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The List

Posted on July 15, 2020 by msw blog

Comical Explanation

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Instead of arguing with an older adult who says, “I don’t want any assistance,” try to follow up by asking “Tell me more. What are you concerned about?” They may reveal there are circumstances at home — perhaps hoarding, perhaps … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged active listening, care giver, care givers, Circumstances, cognitive status, communication, community, cultural beliefs, elder care, Generation Z, Home Care, Home Health Care, living arrangements, medical providers, Medicare, medications, neglect, physical neglect, seniors, shame | Leave a comment

Paying the Friendship Tax

Posted on July 11, 2020 by msw blog

Reading the query, below I love the columnist’s advice and share it with you in its entirety. I am a firm believeryou don’t have to impress your true friends. I always find it best to be honest, as being opening … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged beautiful conversations, communication, credit counselor, credit score, dating, entertaining, family, finances, financial situation, financial values, friends, friendship, goals, honesty, income, money | 2 Comments

Thank you

Posted on July 8, 2020 by msw blog

I texted my father — our first message in months — asking if the link he had sent to an online photo album was real. He said it was. I selected the first photo: Two-year-old me, smiling wide, nestled in … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading, Reflections | Tagged active listening, appreciation, Asian immigrant family, children, communication, disconnect, emotions, faith, family, Grief, healing, journey, LGBQT, life, love, memories, parenting, photography, sexual orientation | Leave a comment

Appearance Alone

Posted on July 8, 2020 by msw blog

His name was David, but most just called him “the street fiddler.” David was a disheveled, older man who was a regular fixture in popular places in our city, serenading passers-by with unusual skill at his violin. In exchange for … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged accomplishments, affluent, apperances, assumption, community, compassion, death, donation, homelessness, kindness, music, Negative thought, obituary, prayer, prestigious, Street person | 6 Comments

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