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Gifts For Seniors To Help Their Health

by on 21 December 2017in Depression, Mental Illness, Relationships, Self-Help, Seniors 2 comments

Now that the holidays are close, it’s time to hit the mall and do some shopping. No matter what traditions you have in the holiday season, getting presents for your loved ones is almost always one of them.

Kids are easy to buy for. Pick up some games or movies, and you’re done. But what about the seniors in your life? They deserve a good gift as much as anyone, especially since they often have trouble with loneliness and health. In fact, gifts that help seniors improve their health can be just the thing they need. But what kinds of health issues do seniors face?

The Gift of Reconciling with Your Recovering Parent this Holiday Season

by on 9 November 2017in Communication, Depression, Family Issues, Grieving, Mental Health Disorder, Mental Illness, Parenting, Reflection, Relationships, Self-Help, Seniors No comment

With the holidays approaching you might be considering building a bridge to your parent.  Family relationships can be complicated, and if your senior parent is a recovering addict things can be especially overwhelming.  If you aren’t sure where to start, here is some great advice.

When Your Loved One Is Depressed

by on 6 October 2016in Communication, Counseling, Depression, Mental Health Disorder, Parenting, Psychology, Reflection, Reframing, Relationships, Self-Help, Spirituality, Therapy No comment

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Depression is a widely misunderstood mental health disorder. Depression affects people’s careers, sexuality, physical health, and emotional health. But one affect is often ignored because it lives in the periphery. Family, friends, spouses, children, and significant others are also greatly affected by their loved one’s depression. They too carry the burden of depression. Often, treatment only focuses on the individual, but what about those who care for them? What are family members and significant others supposed to do when their loved one is in emotional pain? How can they help? How can they care for themselves when caring for their loved one? These are important questions that are rarely discussed. Below you will find 10 steps to take when your loved is depressed.

A Connection to the Past: A Poetic Lineage

by on 19 January 2015in 1000 By 30, Book, Poems 5 comments

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My wife, daughter and I recently went to see my family for the holidays. As we were spending time with my family, my dad pulled out some documents of family history. Personally, family  history is not that big of an interest for me, but my ears quickly perked up when my dad told me I had a not-so-distant relative who was also poet, and she was published. Her name was Irene Grace Duffield from Nebraska. And the book she published was entitled “Cosmic Dust: Views of a Lifetime, in Poetry”.

I thought this was pretty cool and wanted to see if the book was available on Amazon. To be honest, I had grave doubts the book would be available. Its an old book, published in 1956 by a little known poet. So you can imagine my surprise when I found a copy available by an independent seller on Amazon. I immediately bought the copy. After I told my dad, he asked if I could buy him a few copies. I went back on Amazon and there were literally no copies available. I had just bought the last copy!