Transitions With Jean - Columns
The new year is a time for change... or is it?
January 6, 2019
When you are with Mom and Dad, put aside your fast-paced ways and slow down a little.
Your parents’ home is their comfort zone. They are content there because nothing changes. As eyesight and energy fades, they are still cozy because they know where everything is. It is their nest....
Caring for aging senior? Here’s where to find help.
December 2, 2018
Ah, Christmas. A time for loved ones and eating and gifts and giving.
It is also a time for visiting with family we haven’t seen for a while. While you are together for the holidays, keep your eyes open for signs that all is well in their world.
Seniors, maybe this is a good...
Veterans must seek out individual benefits
November 4, 2018
Veterans, do you wonder what benefits are out there for you and how you can get them? Perhaps you have tried to find out, but it was all so complicated.
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was someone out there who would look up benefits specifically for you; what benefits you earned based...
Downsize with a purpose as you decorate for the seasons
October 7, 2018
Today’s topic: How to smile with satisfaction knowing that you planned ahead.
Someday, you may decide to move to smaller, more manageable quarters, perhaps a senior community. When you move, you’ll look at your mountain of holiday decorations and think “I wish I would...
Even in volunteer work, change can be difficult
September 2, 2018
Dear Jean:
We are a non-profit organization which relies greatly on our senior volunteer corps. It is a dedicated population, the likes of which we will probably never see again. Yet, there are times when we have volunteers who are no longer a good fit for the job that...
