Celebrating The Holidays After A Loss
Losing a loved one comes with many grieving moments. You not only have to deal with their passing, but figure out a way to move forward without them. How do you celebrate their birthday when they’re [...]
Sleep and Alzheimer’s: 5 Ways to Start Getting More Sleep Today
We’ll start off with some honesty here. I am a mom to two little boys, thick in the years of sleep deprivation. I haven’t slept well in over five years. In the last year, [...]
Having it All: Why Point Loma Nazarene University is a School to be Beat
Set on a hilltop overlooking the ocean, Point Loma Nazarene University is a high-ranked school offering a range of undergraduate, graduate, and adult completion programs. As a faith-based liberal arts university, Point Loma offers an academic [...]
Five Ways to be Healthier in 2018
It’s that time of year. The time of year when all the festivity of the holiday season is over. The time of year when, for many, it’s dark and cold and the months of [...]
Navigating the Holiday Season with Alzheimer’s Disease
The holidays can be a stressful time of year under the best of circumstances. But if you add to that a family illness like Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, a whole new layer of exhaustion and complication comes up. [...]
Living by One Word: Wisdom from Dementia
The holiday season is winding down. Christmas music will start fading away. The lights and decorations will soon be taken down. People will put away the festive treats and start to consider a diet for the new year. [...]
Holiday Events in Point Loma
The holiday season is upon us! And with the hustle and bustle of shopping and cookie-baking and gift-wrapping, comes a bundle of holiday activities for everyone! The neighborhood of Point Loma has many options when it comes to [...]
8 Ways to Deal with Grief and Loss
Everyone copes with grief and loss in different ways. Many people report feeling numb after an initial tragedy or loss. But the emotions that come after that can be varied and unique. Some of the feelings people experience [...]
Selling Your Home While You’re in Assisted Living
Paying a mortgage or maintaining an existing home while in assisted living isn't practical or financially feasible for many people. For those who plan on staying in assisted living or moving into a retirement home in the near [...]
20 Ways to Safeguard Your Home for Family Members with Alzheimer’s Disease
Preparing your home for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can seem difficult and overwhelming. Most families like to keep their loved ones at home as long as possible, to give them a sense of familiarity [...]