Long Distance Caregiving
Do you live far away from your elderly loved one? Have you recently placed them in a long term care community? Watch this video for a great idea on how to bridge the distance so you feel more connected to their care. December is flying by so enjoy every minute of this holiday season! Happy…
Best Gift EVER!
What is the best present you ever received during the holidays? Watch this video to see the BEST present I ever received! Feel free to steal this great idea this year for someone on your list! I hope you are enjoying this holiday season. Now go find something extra special to turn into the BEST…
Keep Old Traditions or Create New Ones
It’s December, and if you have lost a loved one during 2019, this holiday season may make this a tough month for you. Watch this video for two ideas that will help you enjoy the holidays as you remember those you have lost this year. I hope you enjoy this special time of year as…
Attitude of Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving week! While many people are enjoying the holidays, are you feeling sad, blue or depressed? If so, this video is for you. I am thankful for each of you and your support of the work I do in educating both medical professionals and caregivers about hospice care and all things elder care related. …
Precious Gift
What do you have that could make a world of difference in someone’s life if you were willing to share it? Watch this video for ideas on giving someone the kind of gift that could be life changing for them. When someone is living their final months, weeks or days, we often possess the ability…
This not That
Are you confused about which medications hospice will cover? Watch this video for clarification on this important aspect of hospice care. When hospice care begins for your loved one, it can be an overwhelming, confusing time. Please reach out to me at tina@itsabouthowyoulive.com with your questions. I will be happy to help clear the fog…
Show Some Love
I am not sure what could be better than the feeling you get when you do something nice for someone else. Watch this video for tips on involving your elderly loved one so they can experience the joy of giving along with you. We are often so caught up in doing for our elderly loved…
Oops – I Should Not Have Said That!
Have you ever said something that you regretted? We all have. Watch this video to learn an easy technique that will help in those moments of frustration, disappointment, fear and high emotion so you can catch yourself before it’s too late. After you’ve tried it, let me know if it worked for you as well…
One Hour Can Change Your Life
Calling doctors, medical providers, and all medical professionals. Do you have sleepless nights dreading the conversation you will have the next day with a patient and family who are facing a life limiting illness? Watch this video and find out how you can reduce your stress, sleep better at night, and become known in your…
Time for You
I am a certified instructor for a national evidence-based program called Powerful Tools For Caregivers®. Each class ends with the caregivers making an Action Plan for the next week. Watch this video to learn how you can actually find time EACH WEEK for something enjoyable, fun, soothing, that is all about YOU. You can’t take…