Many thanks to Home Care Assistance for inviting me to speak at their employee appreciation event. The group learned about Ethical Wills – what they are and how to write them. Most importantly, we discussed several subjects that were meaningful to them and helped define who they are and what they believe in.

  We had a great discussion group today at the Cedar Center Apartments. We talked about the potential for stress in interpersonal relationships, and ways that we can reduce that stress. We reviewed ways that we can change our own thinking and behavior, as well as ways that we can communicate our needs to others. Each participant left with a personalized “action plan” for improving a particular personal relationship in their lives.

Residents of Brookdale Rockefeller’s memory care unit joined with guests from the Board of Developmental Disabilities for a fun and educational cooking class. We made two vegetarian recipes and discussed the health benefits of a vegetarian diet.

Residents at the McGregor Home joined with guests form the Board of Developmental Disabilities for a fun class designed to help them get to know each other better. Each participant brought items that are meaningful to them, then told the story about each item. There were some wonderful stories and group sharing!

Residents at Brookdale Rockefeller learned all about Reiki today, and how it can help with physical, mental and emotional healing. They also learned a relaxation meditation and received a sample Reiki treatment.