A Father’s Day Reflection On Travel, Heritage & Grief

A Father's Day Reflection on Travel and Heritage

How are your summer (or fall, depending on where you are in the world right now!) activities going for you? If you’ve been finding it hard to come up with ideas or find resources to help you, perhaps the items I share below will be of use! As always, feel free to use and share…

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6 Ways to Help Residents Reconnect with Family

6 Ways to Help Residents Reconnect with Family

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…

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How to Capture Women’s Stories with Ease

How to Capture Women's Stories

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 –…

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3 Family Traditions and How to Write About Them

Gael Gilliland and her dad singing

Ah, family traditions. Those activities we do with the people we love, over and over again. Even when we tire of the activity and desperately want to do something else. This post isn’t about one of those kinds of traditions. For the next few moments, I’m going to regale you with one of my favorite…

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