by Stefanie Small | May 7, 2018 | Aging in Place, Humor
I am no stranger to falling. I have fallen in some of the best places; in front of Macys while rushing to pick up something that I needed in a hurry (scraped knee); in the street near my house while walking my new active puppy (stitches around my lip); in Egypt...
by Stefanie Small | Apr 17, 2018 | Aging in Place, Health
Preparing for the end of life can be difficult. Emotionally, mentally, physically – it affects all of you. Local resources exist, especially if your loved one is on hospice – they provide all kinds of support. There are bereavement groups for all ages as...
by Stefanie Small | Apr 13, 2018 | Aging in Place, Health
End of life decisions are naturally among the most difficult to make. Emotions run high, knowledge runs deep, and confusion can often reign over all of them. Sivitz Jewish Hospice has a new palliative care program, Sivitz Care Choices, which can help calm the feelings...
by Stefanie Small | Mar 22, 2018 | Desserts, Food, Generation to Generation, Recipes from Cooking Corner
Holiday memories often revolve around recipes. Below are two for Passover – enjoy! Passover Brownies 1/2 cup margarine 2 oz chocolate Melt the chocolate with the margarine, Set aside to cool. 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 Tablespoon black...
by Stefanie Small | Mar 20, 2018 | Generation to Generation
With Passover right around the corner, memories of past holidays always arise. As a small child, we all used to gather at our grandparents’ house. Aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings – it was chaotic at times and yet perfect. We would listen as our...
by Stefanie Small | Feb 5, 2018 | Generation to Generation, Humor
If you haven’t had a chance to catch the new TV show Better Late Than Never airing on NBC Mondays at 9:00 pm – I’d suggest tuning in! The show highlights the zany friendship between the five globe-trotting semi-retired stars – Henry Winkler, William...
by Stefanie Small | Feb 1, 2018 | Activities, Aging in Place, Health, Information
It is common for older adults to struggle with anxiety. This can be disheartening as a loved one, as it seems there is no way to intervene. However a simple grounding exercise is helpful for people experiencing anxiety. The exercise goes as follows: Name five things...
by Stefanie Small | Jan 23, 2018 | Aging in Place, In the News
Choosing to enter hospice care can often be a difficult decision. But the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are trying a new pilot to ease that choice. The pilot, of which Sivitz Jewish Hospice is a participant, would allow patients to continue treatment...
by Stefanie Small | Jan 22, 2018 | Food, Health, Recipes from Cooking Corner, Supper
Weather has been up and down lately so a bit of heat in our bellies may not be a bad thing! Mix together: 2 cans black beans 2 cans corn 2 fresh tomatoes, diced Juice from 3 limes 1 teaspoon cumin Chopped parsley and salt/pepper to taste And if you want a...
by Stefanie Small | Jan 22, 2018 | Breakfast, Food, Health, Recipes from Cooking Corner
Sometimes when we get up in the morning, the idea of food is too much to handle. But we may have medications we need to eat on a full stomach. What’s the answer? Smoothies! Smoothies are great for breakfast or any time of the day. Packed with protein and calcium...
