It’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day of caring for a loved one who is living in a nursing home. The sheer number of residents and the relentlessness of the work can make it feel like you’re stuck in an endless cycle. But it’s important to take a step back and remember that your loved one is still …
Women are the bedrock of our society, shaping our communities and making life richer and more beautiful with their contributions. Sadly, though, many women underestimate their own worth and fail to recognize the power of their stories. That’s why it’s so important to capture women’s stories and encourage women to write down their lives – each day brings new challenges, …
April is National Poetry Month, and while the month is nearly over at this point, there is never a wrong time to celebrate and share poetry. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just starting to explore the genre, poetry will leave you inspired and create storytelling moments with family and patients alike. From powerful wartime lyrics to introspective reflections on …
Happy Earth Day, caregivers! This is a special day where we celebrate our planet and everything that it provides for us. As caregivers or nurses, you may be looking for ways to engage your patients in meaningful Earth Day activities. One way to do this is by using storytelling. Stories can help us connect with nature and understand the importance …
There are plenty of ways of remembering those we’ve lost. Of course, as the Legacy Lady, I focus on stories. We can tell people’s stories after they’re gone. And we can go about that in three different ways. They start with you as the individual remembering them. The second is to work with your family and do it on a …
