This was quite a week on the worldwide stage, national stage and yet, it was a local experience I remember. An appointment with a service provider sets the stage. Have you ever walked out of an appointment? This was new for me, so new in fact that I came home and jotted down thoughts about […]
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Have you ever been the one who has been the “go to” person for another when they were admitted to a hospital? Have you ever needed help from someone when you were in the hospital? Today we’ll discuss “Care” – for you or by you. If you haven’t experienced this role as yet, you may
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Statistics help us summarize the impact of suicide. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) discusses the statistics from the latest report from Vital Signs that almost every state (except Nevada) experienced an increase in suicide rates from 1999-2016. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death and is one of just three leading causes that are on
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Fast Company posted an article this month that caught my eye about leadership. Leadership is defined many ways by many people. How you define it will influence you, your actions and your life. Working with individuals and businesses, I’ve experienced various leadership styles along the way. When Fast Company posted their article, “4 Ways to
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It’s that time of year once again … let’s get beyond taxes and explore health care decisions! 16 April, 2018 is National Health Care Decisions Day! This day exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and health care providers about the importance of advance care planning. Yes, advanced care planning involves legal documents to
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To kick off the 2018 Advisory Perspective Series, I am delighted to feature Michelle Beckman, the Founder of Sunday Dinner Stories. The Advisory Perspective asks six questions of various professionals to provide you an overview of who they are and how they work with people. Valentine’s Day is around the corner – a time we
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Endings can lead to new beginnings. Whether it is a loss of a person, pet, relationship – it takes time to assess who we are, what we feel and how we wish to move forward. The holidays are tricky. Nostalgia of memories can be triggered and we can feel the pressure of feeling “happy”, when
As we wrap up the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, giving thanks has dominated the week. Gathering with family and friends; sharing food, stories and time together begins the kickoff of the holiday season. Have you ever considered the impact others have had in your life and the impact you have had in the lives
November, 2017 is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. “It’s About How you Live” is a theme used to describe the care provided by trained professionals. Hospice care and palliative care are different and each provide care and comfort for patients. These terms are often used interchangeably, yet they have distinct differences. Palliative care is
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Brene Brown is a remarkable person. Her studies have taken her down paths of understanding of human nature. It was a reminder today as I participated in a conference that featured her short video segment outlining “empathy vs. sympathy”. This short segment serves as a reminder during those “life moments” when we are unclear how
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