Last week, I headed into New York City to catch Caring Across Generations Care on Tour stop in Midtown Manhattan. As part of their summer campaign, the organization hit the road to highlight the importance of affordable, accessible care across…
The July Agenda
I will need July to slow down a bit right about now. As much as I love celebrating the Fourth of July, it starts to feel like the summer moves at warped speed after the holiday…and I’m not ready for…
Remembering Oma
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since my grandmother, Oma, as she was affectionately known, passed away. There have been many times over the last 365 days I wished I could pick up the phone and tell…
A Week of Reflection: Embracing Grief and Navigating New Beginnings
This week was one with many highs and lows on the business and personal front. It started off slowly, as I embraced a #CalibrationMonday, which turned out to be just what I needed to set myself up for a successful…
I’m a 2024 Care Fellow!
I’ve been waiting to officially announce this news…and today’s the day! I was selected to be a 2024 Care Fellow by Caring Across Generations, a national organization working to transform the way we care in this country. Ever since my…
Caregiving Conversations
When my grandmother—Oma, as she was affectionately called—first transitioned into a long-term care facility, it was our daily phone calls that I missed the most. But I would soon learn my biggest regret—not having conversations around end-of-life care with her…
Navigating Grief During the Holidays: Coping Strategies and Self-Care Tips
While the holidays are often referred to as the happiest time of the year, for many people who have experienced a loss, it can be a challenging season. For most of my life, I looked forward to the holidays. I…
Meet the Newest Member of My Team!
When it comes to running my own business, technology is a big part of my day-to-day operations. I live off my Google calendar, am constantly looking at my emails, and my iPhone is like an additional appendage. So, what do…
Coping with Grief as a Caregiver
When I arrived at my grandmother’s condo two years ago on this day, I never thought it would be the last time she would be in her home of more than two decades. I had driven almost an hour to…
Summer Highs and Lows
When a season comes to a close, there’s usually a period of reflection afterward. And I had a lot to reflect on this summer. There were new adventures, friendships, and clients. But there was also loss, sadness, and grief. At…
The Thing About Grief
It seems like when you lose a loved one, everyone has an opinion about grief. The truth is that grief looks and feels different for everyone. It’s only been two months since my grandmother passed, and while sometimes it feels…
The Thing About Creating a New Routine…
One of the first things I thought about as I processed my grief and the loss of my grandmother was my routine. Visiting her in the nursing home wasn’t just my nightly routine, but the part that my day revolved…
