July’s Letter From the CEO
By the time you read this, I would have celebrated my 74th birthday in the company of friends and family in Honolulu. And shameless me, I used my birthday celebration as a vehicle for encouraging
She was falling too often. We made the difficult decision to put her in a nursing home.
The last several posts have been about fall prevention strategies. However, there are seniors who continue to fall frequently despite interventions. Some individuals are unstable as soon as they stand up and start walking. Other
Preventing my Mom from Falling again
In the last post, I described my Mom’s recent fall. She ended up in the Emergency Room but is fine now. I was alarmed but not surprised that she fell. It was not her first tumble.Her
Bouncing Back from Stress
We all experience stress in our lives. Traffic, Monthly bills, Health concerns, Relationship issues, Because the mind and body are so closely linked, these constant worries can take a toll on health, contributing to
Learning how to meditate
Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years and it continues to grow in popularity. This mindful practice can help aid anxiety and depression, chronic pain, cancer, bowel diseases, high blood pressure, insomnia, addiction
Amazing Care Member Spotlight – Kristine Farrell
Q: Tell us a little bit about Kristine Farrell… KF: I’m a Midwestern girl. I was born and raised in Minnesota. I have a 26-yearold son who is in his first year of law school.
June’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends,I can’t carry a tune to save my life, but I love music! I especially love listening to it in the most unexpected of places – walking in my neighborhood and chancing upon a
Building a plan for healthy eating
By now you know generally what types of food a healthy diet includes. But it can take time to reframe your mental image of a healthy meal. Over the years, many of us have
May’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, Pictured here is a photo from Filoli Gardens, a vast estate of 654 acres once owned by Lurline Roth (her father founded and operated Matson, Inc., a shipping corporation.) She donated the estate
Three Pillars of Dignity: Dr. Warren joins Amy Goyer on Facebook Live
Image credit: Geriatrics with Aloha Amy Goyer has taken care of her mom, dad, and sister all at the same time. She is the real deal, a sandwich generation caregiver. Amy is author of