August’s Letter From The CEO
Greetings Friends! Given the continuing drumbeat of tough and depressing news about the pandemic and its effects on the economy, society at large, and individuals and families, I find myself working harder than ever to
How to Broach the Topic of Death and Dying with Family and Friends
From personal experience, I’ve found that talking about issues related to death and dying is, in large part, an unwanted subject. It’s one that I’ve seen be avoided like the plague. The fact is
When to worry about worrying
There is no shortage of things to worry about --- from personal concerns about job security or health, to fears related to larger issues such as political conflicts or natural disasters. Temporary anxiety can be
Amazing 91 year old gymnast – Johanna Quaas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o625rylh3bY&feature=youtu.be Video Courtesy Of Georgia Johanna Quaas is the world's oldest active gymnast representing Germany at age 91! She has so much grace and fluidity, it's really amazing to watch!
Herbal and Prescription Interaction Awareness Month
Doctors prescribe prescription medications for their patients daily. Most will check to see if their patients are taking any other prescriptions that could be contraindicative to what they want to prescribe. In doing so,
July’s Letter From The CEO
Hello Friends! I trust that July finds you and yours healthy and safe. As for me, I’ve gotten into a routine that helps me adjust to working from home and enables me to put boundaries
You Are Too Old to Have Sex!!!
Just kidding! It amazes me that I’m still around people who think it’s strange that people over the age of 60 are “still” having sex…like it’s unheard of or taboo. Yes, there are people
Caregivers Span All Generations
Trends are changing when it comes to the demographics of people serving as caregivers for their loved ones, but so is the availability of support resources. A new study from the National Alliance for Caregiving
Father’s Day and More
In 1972, many in the U. S. celebrated the first national holiday for fathers on the 3rd Sunday in June. Father's Day this year is on June 21st and it is a day of
Reflections During a Time of Pandemic and Protest By Terry Lorant
For almost five years, I have been incredibly fortunate to be both a member of and the photographer/documentarian for the Amazing Care Network. Together with my husband and work-mate Pete Jacobson, we have interviewed members
Amazing Care Member Spotlight — Jeannette Koijane
JK: I'll start by telling you a little bit about our network and then we can talk about how we fit in with what Amazing Care does. I'm from Palo Alto originally, but I've lived
June’s Letter From The CEO
Happy Summer to all of you! I hope that all of you are in good spirits and staying healthy as we enjoy the summer months. Along with many others, I’ve been sheltering-in-place, and my dreams
Scram Scammers – Keep Them Away from Your Finances
Scenario 1: Ring, Ring goes your telephone. “You’ve won the lottery! We just need you to pay for shipping, custom duties, insurance or taxes and then we’ll send your check!” Scenario 2: Buzz, Buzz!
May Newsletter
Hello Friends, I tore up the first draft of this newsletter, as I couldn’t bring myself up to writing yet another reflection on Covid-19. Instead, I thought about how the world looks at people