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We deeply value our clients and wanted to share a remarkable local business, Comforting Transitions, LLC, who is dedicated to supporting families in meaningful ways. They aim to provide valuable resources for: 1.) Aging in Place 2.) Senior Care Management and Services 3.) End-of-Life Doula Support This partnership allows us to better serve our elderly clients, as well as their children and grandchildren. In today's world, many young families find themselves balancing the care of both young children and aging parents. Having trusted support during this season of life can make a significant difference. Tune in as attorney Heidi Dodd shares more about this partnership and the services available.

The story of the Shravan baby in the Ramayana is a powerful and timeless tale that holds lessons and insights that are relevant even in today's age. Here are a few ways in which this story can be applied in contemporary times: 1. Importance of empathy and compassion: The story of the Shravan baby emphasizes the importance of empathy and compassion towards others. When King Dasharatha accidentally kills the baby while mistaking him for a deer, his heart breaks with remorse. This teaches us to be mindful of our actions and to consider the feelings of others before acting. 2. The consequences of rash actions: King Dasharatha's hasty decision to go hunting without considering the consequences leads to the tragic death of an innocent child. This serves as a reminder to us to think before we act and to be aware of the potential consequences of our actions. 3. The bond between parents and children: The story of Shravan and his parents highlights the deep bond and love between parents and their children. It shows how the loss of a child can devastate a family and reminds us to cherish and value our relationships with our loved ones. 4. Respect for elders and caregivers: Shravan's devotion and dedication towards his aging and blind parents is a powerful lesson in respecting and caring for our elders and caregivers. This is especially relevant in today's age where the elderly are often neglected or mistreated. 5. Upholding the duty towards family: Shravan's unwavering commitment to fulfilling his duty towards his parents despite the challenges he faced is a testament to the importance of family values and responsibilities. In today's fast-paced and individualistic world, this story serves as a reminder to prioritize our family and fulfill our duties towards them. In summary, the story of the Shravan baby in the Ramayana teaches us valuable lessons about empathy, mindfulness, and the importance of family bonds, which are timeless and applicable in today's age as well.

NEW RESEARCH FROM CERTIFIED CHILD LIFE SPECIALISTS: “You May Not Appreciate This Now, But You May Later”: A Qualitative Analysis of the Impact and Meaning of Legacy Interventions as Defined by Bereaved Parents. Four child life specialists rom Children's Hospital Colorado- Stephanie Barta, Foster Rosemund, Caroline Boyd and Jennifer Staab, collaborated with other hospital providers to research the meaning and impact of legacy with bereaved parents. Their findings are published in the Patient Experience Journal and include three main themes and the following conclusions: "Legacy interventions were reported as meaningful to participants because they connect them to their child, the treating hospital, and other bereaved families. To improve care for families whose child has a serious/terminal illness, professionals should be cognizant of the family's perception of legacy interventions and collaborate with the family's most trusted staff to help discuss and provide legacy interventions." This article is open access and can be read here: https://lnkd.in/gBM7utGu

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Caring for your ageing parents can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it's also one of the most profound gifts we can give them. It's an opportunity to repay the love and care they once provided us, to strengthen bonds, and to make precious memories in their later years. At Well Placed Care, we understand that this journey, while rewarding, can also be challenging. It's not just about medical care or daily needs; it's about enriching your parents' lives with dignity, respect, and love. It's about ensuring they feel valued and cared for, not just cared about. Remember, every moment spent caring for your parents is a testament to your love and the values they've instilled in you. It’s a chance to show gratitude and to learn from their lifetime of wisdom. So, when the days feel long and the tasks seem tough, remember that you are providing more than care—you are giving them a gift of love. #agedcarespecialists #agedcarespecialist #homecare #homecarepackages #residentialcare #agedcarefinancial #independentagedcarespecialist #agedcareplacementagent #homecareadvisor #futureplanning

Caring for your ageing parents can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it's also one of the most profound gifts we can give them. It's an opportunity to repay the love and care they once provided us, to strengthen bonds, and to make precious memories in their later years. At Well Placed Care, we understand that this journey, while rewarding, can also be challenging. It's not just about medical care or daily needs; it's about enriching your parents' lives with dignity, respect, and love. It's about ensuring they feel valued and cared for, not just cared about. Remember, every moment spent caring for your parents is a testament to your love and the values they've instilled in you. It’s a chance to show gratitude and to learn from their lifetime of wisdom. So, when the days feel long and the tasks seem tough, remember that you are providing more than care—you are giving them a gift of love. #agedcarespecialists #agedcarespecialist #homecare #homecarepackages #residentialcare #agedcarefinancial #independentagedcarespecialist #agedcareplacementagent #homecareadvisor #futureplanning

🆕 A new holiday? Yes – it’s National Pay Back Your Parents Day! But don’t we already have Mother’s Day and Father’s Day? It's different. ✍ It’s intended to be more tangible. 🤔 It’s a perfect time to reflect on the sacrifices our parents have made and find meaningful and practical ways to give back. 🙏 From small acts of kindness to life-changing support, here are some thoughtful ways you can show appreciation: 1️⃣ Quality Time Visit or call your parents. Create new memories or celebrate cherished ones. 2️⃣ Acts of Service Offer to tackle chores or maintenance tasks. 3️⃣ Gifts Surprise them with something they need or cherish. 4️⃣ Financial Support Assist with expenses or future planning. 🔦 At Hallmark Homecare we want to recognize the sons and daughters who are generously paying their parents back with home care that enables them to live their later years in the fullest manner possible. It's one of many ways to give back. Hallmark is proud to match independent caregivers that help families ensure their loved ones are cared for with the dignity and compassion they deserve. Let’s honor the love and guidance our parents have given us by giving back today and every day. Click here to get matched with an independent caregiver qualified to meet the specific needs and preferences of your loved one: hallmarkhomecare.com/104

The Linkedin post prompt asks: What do you want to talk about? Well, as an end of life educator and death doula, I spend a lot of time talking about what others want to talk about but are often afraid to bring up...death. Here is an article that touches on why it is so important to bring conversations about death into casual, daily discourse: https://lnkd.in/euy8vai2

Three million people in the United States and 61 million worldwide died in 2023, according to the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A small portion may have written their life stories, but it’s a pretty safe bet that the vast majority did not. Ever since I became aware of the dramatic loss of knowledge and information that occurs when people die without writing their life stories for posterity, I’ve been trying to figure out a way to quantify the loss. With no expertise in mathematics, I relied on proxies to provide a rough idea of the magnitude of the disappearance at death of the accumulated knowledge of 61 million people. As a counter balance, I examined anecdotally what happens when the information is passed down through the generations. A guy named Johnnie C. Godwin has been writing a page a day in his journal for decades. Let’s say a page symbolizes one day of your life. Writing a page a day for 50 years, for instance, results in 18,250 pages. Overall Perspective What if practically none of the 61 million people who died last year wrote their life stories for posterity or otherwise preserved their own personal body of information? According to Google, 61 million x 18,250 equals more than 1 trillion — 1,113,250,000,000 to be exact — pages of knowledge and information, a staggering loss to history. While the number may seem comical, think for a moment about what it represents in terms of the loss to the world, especially when multiplied over and over for generations. Individual Perspective Five generations of Johnnie Godwin’s family have had the extraordinary benefit of knowing their family history intimately because Johnnie kept daily journals for years. His journal-writing habit was passed down from his mother. After inheriting his mother’s journals, Johnnie read about “the simple wedding of Dad and Mother.” He was able to read his mother’s “thoughts about my birth” within hours after it happened. Also, “I got to read a unique and touching and very personal story that told about her early life, its patterns, and about when and how she met my dad and their courtship during the great depression …” Johnnie’s wife, Phyllis, says she benefitted from his daily writing because he recorded their meeting, courtship and marriage. “The struggles, joys and blessings are there,” she said. “The birth of our three sons, eight grandchildren and growing group of 13 great grands are documented. We often use the journals for reminders or fact checking.” A perfect solution is to write your life story for posterity using your journals or diaries as resources. Those who lack journals or diaries can rely on their memories. Relying on memory is easier than it might appear because the Decade-by-Decade Method is chronological. The sooner you start, the better. https://lnkd.in/gUy2yiQN