How do we prepare for fall of 2020 to maintain our sanity?! This year has been something else. The up’s and down’s. The losses and silver linings. The continued days of new cases and deaths. Long summer days are shorter and shorter. Let’s take a collective deep breath in and out as we prepare for […]

Financial Literacy has been a topic of interest for some time. During a pandemic, we are facing life and death health issues and life changing financial stress that no one imagined in 2019. The two issues are intertwined and linked in ways that will be felt for years to come. Curiosity drives me to consider […]

Legacy has come up quite a bit this week after the announcement of RBG’s death. Julie Cohen The director of “RBG,” the Oscar-nominated documentary on Ruth Bader Ginsburg, told Yahoo News in an interview recorded before Ginsburg died Friday that “her legacy will carry far beyond the steps of the Supreme Court”. Ginsburg was known for […]

Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) is the umbrella organization of over 100 Alzheimer associations around the globe. Their aim is to help establish and strengthen associations around the world and to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia. ADI works locally, by empowering national Alzheimer associations to promote and offer support to people […]

September is Preparedness Month. Last week, I provided an Evacuation Checklist. This week, let’s continue the theme and review important places to begin. Healthcare is top of mind for us amidst the pandemic. With this in mind, some important things to organize, collate and have accessible are listed below. Personal and family medical history. Documenting […]

This week was a humble reminder of the forces of nature. And a very good week to be ready to “grab and go”! Fires in Oregon, Colorado and California dominated the news in the West. As of Monday, there were 100 uncontrolled fires blasting smoke, heat and devastation across communities. As if that wasn’t enough, […]

We’re learning how to adapt and adjust a lot this year! Voting amidst a pandemic is one more thing to learn about. Sometimes we just need a little help to guide us through 🙂 Before we look ahead, let’s look back at the history of voting in the United States. History.com wrote an article April […]

This week started out with a bang. Checking in on a friend’s mom Monday morning, I found her on the ground. She had fallen the night before and was unable to move. She was understandably frightened, her dogs were protecting her and she was in severe pain. Calling 911, I wasn’t sure what to expect […]