Alcohol and drug abuse, particularly prescription drugs, among those 60 and older, is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the United States. Many consider it a mounting public health concern. True Story Ruth retired 12 years ago. Her husband of nearly 50 years died
Covid-19 Wake Up Call ©www.lindaleierthomason.com Many rejoiced! Covid was over. Life was getting back to ‘normal’. Or, so it was thought until the recent Delta variant crept back into the everyday news cycle. For a few brief months, when all believed this nasty virus was
Everyone needs someone. Even me. Sheila, Jenny and I were recently in St. Louis, Missouri preparing a transition for a special needs adult who’d been living with his sister and her husband the past 10 years. Shortly before this, Craft LifeStyle Management had transitioned their
©www.lindaleierthomason.com For over three decades Craft LifeStyle Management has supported families through death and dying. We offer comfort care for those transitioning from this earth to death and assist in healthy family reorganization after the death. This is always an intensely emotional time. We
Everyone has a mother. Mother’s Day elevates the importance of this role and can be especially painful for anyone experiencing the death or absence of a mother in their life. While cards are bought, flowers delivered and gifts given, there are those who grieve for
The Benefits of Religion & How Places of Worship Can Help We have found in our 30+ years in the industry that prayer, faith and spirituality are important to most of our clients. Overwhelmingly, we know a kind, caring soul is exactly this, in any
2021 has gone by so quickly. The first quarter of the year is nearly over already. So much attention is given to New Year’s Resolutions. A time of optimism and hope. A time to restart-to begin anew.I’ll let you in on a little secret. Personally,
12345 Independence, individualism and self-sufficiency are encouraged and admired in our country. There’s nothing wrong with any of these traits. Nor is there anything wrong with needing or seeking help at any stage of life. The challenge arises with aging. As our bodies and minds
Everyone deserves LOVE. Most folks desire a deep connection, including seniors who may still long for companionship and someone to fall in love with. How to Find a New Love How does one go about finding love again if (s)he hasn’t dated in decades? Many
Guilt vs. Gratitude Which is Winning in Your Life? Happy 2021! Never before has “Happy New Year” meant more. 2020 will go down in my lifetime as one of the most challenging years ever. I don’t need to list the reasons. We all