Christmas in 2020
December 1st brings us all a measure of excitement that the holiday season is upon us and it’s time to be merry and jolly. The year of 2020 has made that a huge challenge in many ways. Watch this video for some ideas on how to make Christmas, or whatever holiday tradition you celebrate, as…
Giving thanks during COVID
Thanksgiving is this week, and in a year like 2020, you may be struggling to come up with a list of things you are thankful for. I hope you will surprise yourself when you stop and consider just how many things you really can be thankful for in the midst of all the sadness and…
Moving From Denial to Acceptance of a Diagnosis
When we hear the doctor say we, or a loved one, has a terminal diagnosis, we often go into something like a “brain freeze”. We do not comprehend much of what comes out of their mouth after hearing that first shocking news. Watch this video to learn the important benefits of moving from denial to…
When Feeding Tubes Are A Bad Idea
When is a feeding tube a good idea? When is it a bad idea? Did you know feeding tubes were invented to get very ill babies over the hump and on the other side so they could grow and thrive? Watch this video to learn when a feeding tube close to end of life may…
An Election Day Challenge
Today is Election Day 2020! Wow, what a momentous time in our lives! Please watch this video for a challenge you may not expect on a day like today. I hope you are pleasantly surprised! No matter who wins and who loses the Presidential election, I pray we move forward as a country working together…
Help For Holiday Blues
It’s almost Halloween, and then Thanksgiving and Christmas are right behind. Such a fun time of year for many, but there are those who have had a loss this year which will make the holiday season very difficult. Watch this video to learn how you can get the support you need during a tough holiday…
Visit Your Senior Loved One
Your senior loved one in a long term care community needs to know you have not forgotten about them, you miss them and you love them. Watch this video for ideas on how you can connect and visit your senior in a safe way, keeping them COVID-free at all costs. The safety protocols related to…
Feel Better by Serving Others
Why does serving others make us feel better? Well, probably because serving is a sign of love, and love always makes you feel better. Watch this video to hear about a random act of kindness that was actually done to make the giver feel better after having a tough month. The Stress Relief Bag project…
Stress Relief Bags for Medical Heroes
This has been an exciting month! This past weekend we assembled 335 stress relief bags for the Medical Heroes in my area who have been caring for COVID patients for the past 6+months at two large hospitals where I live. Watch this video to learn more about this event and see if you want to…
Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Do you or a loved one have Dementia or Alzheimer’s? Please watch this video for some helpful tips on getting the support you need while living with, or caring for, someone with this terrible disease. Please reach out if you would like to connect and talk about your situation. My website is https://www.itsabouthowyoulive.com/ and my…