Student Loan Forgiveness has been in the news of late. This student loan relief initiative will impact up to 40 Million Americans. As information about the program details continues to evolve, there may be some “tweaks” ahead. The US Department of Education released an article of “do’s and don’ts” this week I wish to share […]
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The word burden, what does it mean to you? After a conversation I had this week, I got to thinking about the word “burden”. The Cambridge Dictionary provided a definition that resonates, “something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about“. This definition says more than “a heavy load” referenced so
The new 988 Hotline was launched 7.15.2022. Verywell Health published an article this week to highlight the features of this service. https://www.verywellhealth.com/988-suicide-prevention-hotline-5547790. Here are highlights from this important resource. Overview Starting July 16, you can call or text 988 for help if you’re experiencing a mental health crisis The hotline can connect callers to trained
Happy 4th of July! Celebrating July 4th and Independence is a National Holiday. Food, friends, family and fireworks mark this day throughout the US. Recently, I found something on the Regan Foundation Org website highlighting 4th of July facts and trivia that caught my eye 👀 that I’d like to share today. It’s fun to
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Caregiving is a topic many (most) will or have faced in life. Long distance caregiving adds an additional element to the equation. Caregiving resources have developed quite a bit over the years. Knowing about and using resources when you need help with long distance and/or local caregiving is why I’m writing this post today. State
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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June as an opportunity to spread the word about and discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The 2022 statistics infographic about from the Alzheimer’s Organization are staggering. Something I was reminded of this week is the correlation between heart
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Summer preparation for wildfires and hurricanes is high on the list for 2022. It’s time to get prepared from coast to coast. Where are my Contingency Planners?! If you are or know of a person who likes to:▶Control What You Can▶ Have a Plan B▶ Plan In AdvanceJoin my 12 Week Business and Personal Contingency
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Much has been written about the “sandwich generation”. On Mother’s Day, let’s honor those who are moms, who have moms and acknowledge all they do for so many! The sandwich generation faces caregiving from two sides of the coin: parents and children. Both sides are highly dependent upon them to act on their behalf. The
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Crisis, a term we’ve become very familiar with these days. Reading an article from Chief Executive.net this week opened my eyes to a headline that read, “9 Ways Smart Leaders Never Waste a Crisis”. Yes, the word “crisis” can bring up thoughts of chaos and despair. Might it be possible to find a silver lining
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Grief Talk Resource Guides were shared with me this week. These guides come from the National Alliance for Children’s Grief. In a previous blog post I wrote about all the young ones who’ve lost a parent or parent like figure during this pandemic. Grief is tough at any time, and particularly during the holidays. If
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