Sleep can be elusive. Sometimes we drift off easily, and at other times, we lie awake for hours. Preparing for sleep will help you to have a more restful night, even if you fall asleep quickly. It is not so easy for your brain to stop when it has been…
Why me? These problems have occurred to me. Why? There is an injustice in life that is unexplained. Your loved one has this disease now. Accept. Nothing can be done to change the past. It is best to reconcile with that emotion. Coping with that injustice is challenging. Your loved…
Leaning forwardEye contactSmile"Yes," "Uh-huh" How many times do we talk to our loved one from across the room, our minds busy with the schedule of the day? Is it any wonder that they haven't heard us? We connect when we: Stop what you are doing,Look at your loved one in…
Listening shows that we care and is an amazing act of kindness. Listening allows the speaker to be understood. When we feel understood, we feel: super-human.a strong bond with who we are talking to. Understanding When we understand, we: Accept. Empathize, to put ourselves in that person's position. Offer compassion.…
"You'll get lost!""You can hurt someone!""No one wants to drive with you." These are all valid reasons for why your loved one should not drive. Reasoning with your loved one causes disagreements. Providing Reasons Causes Arguments Although your loved one looks and sounds like they normally do, it is important…
Where there is life, there is hope. Where there is love, is understanding. Peace and joy rests within me. I choose to live in gratitude, joy, appreciation and love. I am happy right now. Joy is within sight. I feel the divine from within. I breathe in light and joy. …
Improve Thinking Skills: Exercise your body: Moving More is the most important factor to reduce our risk for memory loss and dementia. Exercise improves memory and helps to prevent cognitive decline. Take the stairs, instead of the escalator. Park further away than you need to Use furthest bathroom away from…
The universe wants us to have our dreams. Dreams allow us to become who we are. With grateful heart, sit in a quiet place. Fully immerse yourself in the vision. Let it encapsulate you. Let it become part of you. Draw a picture in your head of what you want your world to…
Widen the space between thoughts. See the love permeate from within. Widen the space between thoughts. Open the space of love. Come to a quiet place of non-judgement. Quiet the body and the mind will follow. Still the heart for peaceful understandings of the world and to seek what is.…