Tag Archives: care giver

Lipstick Memories

Posted on March 28, 2022 by msw blog

Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging”, as I know each of these pieces represents something…

Posted in Reflections | Tagged aging, beauty, care giver, character, crone, dementia, emotions, friendships, Future, grown woman, happiness, health, makeup, memories, Muscle memory, old lady, reflection of self, strength, tenderness, younger self | 2 Comments

A Mint Lifesaver

Posted on September 11, 2021 by msw blog

After the funeral, I tidied the guest room for my mother, who was moving in temporarily while adjusting to life without my father. I was restless, believing I should have convinced him to see a doctor sooner. When I pulled … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged care giver, faith, Grief, health and wellness, hopeful, inspiration, Julia Bruce, leadership, life lessons, love, mindfulness, opportunity, parenting, peace, prayer, purpose, realationships, ritual, solitude, spiritual, stillness | Leave a comment

Not Chicken Soup!

Posted on January 16, 2021 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
“Hi, it’s me. I am just wondering if you had that chicken soup recipe? You know the one we made over the summer during that crazy lighting storm. Call me, love you,…

Posted in Gardening, Kitchen Adventures | Tagged care giver, chicken soup, co-cooking, cold remedies, comfort food, cooking with kids, family, farmers market, flu, gardening, kindness, love, organic, self care, sick day, snow day, soup | Leave a comment

Excerpt from a Career Journal: Thoughts of a 20 Something

Posted on August 30, 2020 by msw blog

Folks often talk about what they will do “When they get on!”- you know, make a good living at this point (25 years of age) in my life. I am blessed that I can take care of myself- thanks to … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged 20 Something, care giver, confidence, debt free, dreams, excerpt, finances, good life, Health insurance, journaling, success, women of color and the diversity of social work | 1 Comment

Navigating Aging

Posted on July 14, 2020 by msw blog

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

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