Who needs a Long-Term-Care Ombudsman?

WE HOPE OVER the past several months you have enjoyed the vignettes of Mrs. Jones’ life. Our journey with Mrs. Jones was a way for our program to provide an accurate example of what someone might expect as they or their loved one transitions into needing long-term-care supports and services.

Don’t miss Dave’s races!

Runners, get ready to “take your mark” in these exciting community events coming in June and sponsored by Dave’s Running Shop. For full details on events (including information on registration and any applicable fees), please visit davesrunning.com.

Spiritually Speaking

JUST READING AND WRITING about strawberries makes my mouth water for the taste of them. It also reminds me of the time a group of us young Sisters went strawberry picking at a local farm. We asked one of the retired Sisters to come along with us, and she was delighted to join us.

NOBODY’S PERFECT

MOST OF US do not like to wait since often we are in a hurry to get to a meeting, get the shopping done, finish our errands, or go home to cook for our family and “put our feet up.” We might wait for a phone call or letter to arrive or for water to boil for a good cup of tea.

Though memory fades, music lingers for people with dementia

PEOPLE WHO HAVE DEMENTIA experience severe memory loss and other cognitive deficits that can significantly impair their ability to perform activities of daily living and function independently. However, Rosanne Kalinowski, Activities Director at The Gardens of St.

Hummingbirds: how to attract winged jewels to your garden

THE HUMMINGBIRD IS A WELCOME, albeit infrequent, guest in any garden.

Building resilience in children

IN THIS WORLD, bad things are going to happen. This a reality that, as adults, we all face throughout our lives. As parents, we hope to shield our children from harmful things. However, no matter how hard we try, our children will inevitably face tough times and difficult situations.

NOBODY’S PERFECT

WORDS ARE IMPORTANT. So, when I received an email about speaking about persons with disabilities, I was glad to respond. My friend Fidelis emailed me with the following question: “Karen, are the words ‘handicaps’ and ‘disabilities’ both equally appropriate?

Buffalo Soldiers

IN MARCH, SHIRLEY AND I visited Fort Davis National Historic Site way out in West Texas on our way home from Arizona. As in the movies, there were military posts in strategic locations all over the West.

Tips for race recovery

RUNNING GIVES YOU a great workout that challenges both your body and your mind. When you cross the finish line in a race, your body is exhausted but your work is not over. After you exercise, you need to restore your body’s balance and power.