Winter 2020-2021 – Holiday Celebrations and the Covid Pandemic

People look forward to celebrating holidays from Thanksgiving through Chanukah, Kwanza and Christmas, to New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Why are this year’s celebrations different from all others? Winter 2020-2021 – Covid, Holidays and Special Occasions This newsletter is about how to decide what will work best for you, your family, and friends […]

Fall 2020 – Meeting in the Zoom age

Meeting in person with your family to discuss important issues almost always works best. Meeting in person better ensures everyone hears the same thing, you can see body language, and you get a better feel for when to take a break.

Spring 2020 – Housing Concerns

As we grow older, we may no longer have the energy to live in our homes. Mobility and disability issues may make it more difficult. And leaving what’s familiar to us can be stressful and upsetting.

Winter 2019-2020 Caregiving and single adults

This season’s newsletter will explore some obstacles, and challenges, caregivers need to consider before jumping in to help a spouse, relative or friend. It also takes a look at what do single people do when there’s not family support available.

Fall 2019 Stress and Conflict

We all experience stress in our lives. How we adjust to our stress, and the stress of others, makes a big difference.

Summer 2019 – Youth becoming independent

As parents grow older and start looking forward to a time when they’ll have the house to themselves, what do they do when a child hasn’t left, doesn’t feel prepared to leave, or confident in their abilities to succeed on their own?

Spring 2019 – Multi-generational living situations

Multi-generational living arrangements often lead to some problems. Parent act like their children are still children, even if those adults are in their 20s, 40s or older. This can make life even more difficult for everyone.