10 WAYS TO LIVE TO 100 YEARS!

10 + WAYS TO LIVE TO 100!

" ...Researchers have discovered that centenarians tend to share certain traits in how they eat,
move about, and deal with stress -- the sorts of things we can emulate to improve our own
aging process. Of course, getting to age 100 is enormously more likely if your parents did.
(Recent research suggests that centenarians are 20 times as likely as the average person
to have at least one long-lived relative.) Still, Thomas Perls, who studies the century-plus set
at Boston University School of Medicine, believes that assuming you've sidestepped genes for
truly fatal diseases like Huntington's, "there's nothing stopping you from
living independently well into your 90s."

Heck, if your parents and grandparents were heavy smokers, they might have died prematurely without ever reaching their true potential lifespan, so go ahead and shoot for those triple digits.

Follow these 11 habits and check out Perls' lifetime risk calculator to see how long you can expect to live."

For the full article visit:  Healthy Habits that will help you live to 100!

If you do live to 90 - 100 and need a little help at home...we can assist you to stay as

independent as possible.  Heart Soul Care is a gentle care and considerate home care

company that honors our elders and wants to see them live comfortably and very well
as they age, safely and thriving in their own home.  When you need gentle care...we're there!

HEART SOUL CARE

Professional home care
Marin & Sonoma County, CA

Locally Owned - Woman Owned

For More Information:

415-497-5110
heartsoulcare@gmail.com

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Power of Our Pets

THE POWER OF PET THERAPY

CEZAR MAIRET

Our Pets are amazing creatures and can understand what we say
 if we speak to them directly.

They have a keen sense of knowing and have helped to
bring love companionship and 

great healing powers to many.

  CLEO MAIRET

Click below to see a wonderful article

on the power of our pets to heal.

POWER OF PET THERAPY

Pets are puuuurrrrfect!

Raise your Vibration in 2012- Great All Around List to Improve Your Life!

RAISE YOUR VIBRATION IN 2012.

Laugh often, share meals and
KISS your loved-ones frequently!

I WOULD ADD...FORGIVE ALL OTHERS AND

GO WITH YOUR INTUITION!

HOW TO BE MORE CONSCIOUS AND ALIVE 2012!

OK...SINCE YOU MAY NOT CLICK THE LINK

TO VISIT THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE ABOVE...
HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK 

18. Express gratitude - Expressing gratitude on a daily basis is a very positive, fulfilling exercise to practice. Ways to express gratitude on a daily basis include: giving thanks for your food, expressing gratitude for yourself and others through prayer (as discussed earlier), complimenting others, and letting another person know that you are thankful for having them in your life. 

By sharing and expressing gratitude, you feel extremely satisfied and will become more consciously aware of the things that you truly appreciate in life.

19. Make yourself happy - What sort of things make you happy? The answer is usually different for everyone. You can do yourself a favor right now by making a long list of everything that makes you happy in life and acting on your listed items. Feeling and experiencing happiness in your life also will give you the powerful drive that it takes to make yourself more conscious.

20. Act on your desires - Simply having any form of desire will raise your consciousness. Desire encourages us to take action to advance consciously. The state of apathy, or not caring about your consciousness, will naturally lower your consciousness. Desire is a powerful way to raise your consciousness.

21. Boost your brain power and functioning - There are many helpful exercises that you can do to boost your brain power and overall level of functioning. One of my most popular articles, 50 Ways To Boost Your Brain Power, should get you on the right track if you are currently confused about the topic. Raising your level of consciousness will naturally boost your overall brain power, and boosting your brain power will raise your level of consciousness; both affect each other in equal proportion.

22. Take full control of your lifestyle - Are you living the lifestyle that you feel is most beneficial for your mental and physical wellbeing? Maybe there are certain bad habits that you need to get rid of or certain good habits that you’d like to implement in your daily routine. Don’t be afraid to act now and make necessary positive changes in your lifestyle to help you take full conscious control.

23. Choose empowering beliefs - In the process of changing beliefs, choose beliefs that are empowering to your soul. A good way to know what belief will be empowering is to simply ask yourself how you feel about adding the new belief. If you feel a strong connection with a new belief, such as feelings of excitement, it will probably be a very good choice of a belief to implement. Make a conscious effort to purge all beliefs that areless than satisfying. Understand also that as you become a more conscious human being, changing your beliefs will become a much easier, more natural process.

24. Avoid physical fighting and abuse - Physical fighting stems from emotional misunderstandings, hatred, and negative emotional expressions. Fighting can be described as the opposite of peace. Physical fighting and other forms of abuse can really do a great job at distracting us from becoming more conscious human beings. Anything that you can do to stop physical fighting and abuse will ultimately make you and the individuals involved more consciously aware.

25. Be aware and accepting of your emotions - No matter your current emotions, you will profoundly help yourself if you are accepting of them. Going through life resisting your emotions and trapping them inside yourself makes life much more difficult. Trying to escape from our emotions lowers our awareness. When you accept what you feel and consciously understand why you feel a certain emotion, your level of consciousness rises.

26. Speak compassionately - When having conversation with others, do you choose your words wisely? Or are you the type of person who could care less what you say? The truth is, people who choose their words wisely and consciously think during conversation are the ones who show greater respect for themselves and more compassion for others. Make a conscious effort to speak compassionately and positive results will follow.

27. Think positive, act positive, be positive - Being a positive influence sets a good example for others and for yourself. Positivity and states of being positive are direct effects of raising your consciousness. I highly recommend trying to be a more positive person in all areas of life; you will notice and feel the beneficial changes in your awareness.

LET IN MORE LOVE, PEACE and JOY IN 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM 

HEART AND SOUL 

HOME CARE MANAGEMENT

HEART SOUL HOME CARE MANAGEMENT

In Service of Older Adults

Service with Respect and Compassion goes a Long Way.

Working with clients in their home on a day to day basis can be a great joy, if you love the work. I find it is vital to have good boundaries and to give them their needed space and independence, balanced with compassionate oversight and care. I watch for the little successes and accentuate the positive and I find most older adults really appreciate this. Each one has a history, a personal journey that makes them unique and in my experience, sometimes even a little eccentric.  I love that about them!

I truly value the generation of my parents and grandparents. Their time was one of the best to be alive and to have worked and raised a family. Their generation saw civilizations being built from the ground up, not only in the US but around the world. Their generation gave us such great talent, inventions, entertainers, writers, artists, businesses - whole industries were created. 

I enjoy discovering little eccentricities about my clients as I give them excellent care, respect and a sense of safety. Their past experiences led them to who they are today. I sometimes feel like a keeper of the past, a preserver of the creations, stories, sufferings and sacrifices they made, to get to the here and now.  I want to offer them a sense of pride for their entire life span - past to the present.  My goal is to help them be their best now, allowing them to tell their stories well and in their most vulnerable state, to have the freedom to feel, give and receive love with their family and friends.

I place the utmost importance on their well-being and I am convinced a person can receive great care, safety and security in their home, thought their senior years.


Trish Mairet, MA, CMC

Home Care and Care Management

HOME CARE AND CARE MANAGEMENT IN MARIN, SONOMA AND NAPA, CALIFORNIA

Providing excellent care and support to older adults.

We value individuality for older adults and we advocate for their optimum health, well-being and the stabilization of their care, at home. We promote their independence and advocate for personal strengths and work to enhance them. We respect individual values and work to honor them.  Our goal is to provide the level of support that will allow for the greatest level of peace of mind for the family and self-sufficiency of our clients.

We are happy to assist with meal planning, menu ideas and preparing healthy meals. We also give close attention to daily hygiene, including bathing, dressing and oral care.  We will provide close supervision when necessary, and one on one support during ambulation, to insure safe mobility, when needed. Other areas we help with are; daily exercises, outings and activities, socialization, household chores, errands, medication reminders and accompaniment to medical appointments, are provided, as needed. 

Our Care Managers oversee the work from implementation of the Care Plan to daily, weekly or bi-weekly visits and  phone contact. We design customized Care Plans for our caregivers to follow that specify individual needs.  We put safety above all when implementing each persons Plan of Care and collaborate with medical professionals involved, as requested. We provide family conferences and schedule phone conferences for family members who are out of town. Family Care Conferences allow everyone involved to be aware of the care plan and to offer input regarding concerns and desires, that will be included in the plan. 

OUR GOAL IS FOR YOU OR YOUR LOVED-ONE OR RELATIVE TO LIVE SAFE AND WELL AT HOME!

Our Mission Includes:

 
 *Focus on Health and Well-being  

 *Honoring Individual Preferences 
 *Providing Respectful Care

 *Excellence in Service
 *Providing Value
 *Confidentiality
 *Informed Consent
 *Patient's Rights

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When your loved one needs exceptional care - we'll be there!

CAREGIVER SUPPORT WORKSHOPS

OUR WORKSHOPS BENEFIT EMPLOYEES AND BUSINESS OWNERS WITH OPTIONS AND RESOURCES


Our workshops are for employees and the end result benefits business owners!  Much less Family Leave Time is needed when employees are educated about the issues and available options for their aging parents. When employees are given resources and support for specific issues and needs, they become relaxed and better able to make clear decisions that are in the best interest of their parents. Our program allows employees to require less time off work and to be focused and productive at work!

                              It is a WIN...WIN...WIN...for employee, employer and aging relative.

Caregiver Workshops are designed to help working adults to prevent lost work days and stress, while caring for an aging or ill relative. We offer time and energy saving information and resources, access to community services and education about important issues to help achieve and maintain stability of care. In our group sessions, we share stories, resources, concerns, experiences and support.

Education, Information, Resources and Support!




MARIN, SONOMA AND NAPA LOCATIONS





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Elder Abuse Victims, Survivors and Advocates

Elder Abuse Awareness

Everyday, thousands of aging adults are vulnerable to strangers who prey upon them and who use their vulnerability to take advantage. 

They may use the telephone or an on-line chat or email platform to seek out victims. Their bottom line is to get the senior to give them money. Some of their methods are shockingly and blatantly demanding and even threatening. 

Older adults who are particularly vulnerable are those who are isolated, since they may fall prey more easily to these scams.

Elder Abuse Awareness is so important. Of course, physical and emotional abuse is horrible to think of or to talk about, but it also happens every day. Some may be exploited or abused by people at placement facilities, by family and by others who care for them. Some have resorted to actual physical abuse, emotional trauma and severe neglect.

Each County has an agency for Older Adults that provides services to help.  And, to do our part, we need to stay informed and to educate ourselves about the issues. We may also want to educate our parents, grandparents and family members.

The link below has examples to help you become informed about the various areas of abuse and the important issues to warn your loved-one to be watchful of.  National Council on Aging Elder Abuse Fact Sheet

If you suspect your elder friend, loved-one or family member is being abused, gather as much information about the suspect and victim as possible and call your local  California Listing of County Departments of Adult Protective Services to report it.  You will need the victims name, address, phone number, date of birth, family member's names and phone numbers and the suspected abuser's name, phone number, address, etc. 
 
To complete a form if you suspect abuse and want to document it and send it to your County Adult Protective Services. Suspected Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting

Suggestions for a Successful 2011!

TIP FOR A HEALTHY 2011 - WATCH DR. OZ EVERYDAY AND TAKE HIS HEALTH TIPS TO HEART!

   THIS IS SO GOOD WE RECOMMEND IT AGAIN FOR 2011!

Health:


1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in last year.
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.



Personality:


11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their
journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control.
Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment..
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17.. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with
His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.
Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade
away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree...






Society:


25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will.
Stay in touch.




Life:


32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change..
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come..
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Last but not the least:
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about, I just did.


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Boomer Daughters Likely Caregivers for Aging Parents

Will you need to take time away from work or cut corners caring for your own family to assist your aging parents, grandparents or close friend, if they become ill?



If you have an aging parent and a family of your own...and if you're a woman, chances are you will eventually be the one that will assist an aging parent or close friend with their affairs, personal care or coordination of care during their rehab and healing. If your parent has a hospital stay for a broken hip after a fall or has a knee replacement surgery, most likely they will need supervision at home. In order to insure that they are safe and that they adhere to their physical therapy exercises, get healthy meals and good personal care, someone will need to help.

In most cases, you will likely only have a week or perhaps only a few days from the date of the surgery to prepare for their care at home. If they require 24/hr care, you will need to make some quick decisions about how to cover them 24 x 7 with reliable, trusted and experienced help (should you decide not to do it all yourself...recommended).

The tasks of caring for a loved one, statistics show, usually falls on the female family member. That may cause a woman to go into overwhelm - even before she realizes what just happened to her. As women, we are the healers and most often we want to help, so naturally we say, "...sure...I'll take care of mom to make sure she is safe...," when the doctor tells you the news that she must not be alone for at least the first few weeks. If your parent was totally independent prior to entering the hospital, this could be a tall order for them as well as for you. That is where our desire to do for others,to serve selflessly and be of help can cause our own affairs to fall behind or even to become chaotic before we even know why.

Thank Goodness...help is available!
Some of the options are:


Contact the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. "NAPGCM" is a Geriatric Care Manager is trained in providing a home safety assessment and recommend qualified, screened and reliable caregivers. There are local references on the site.

National Association of Professional Care Managers

Contact your local Area Agency on Aging to request resources in your area. There are many helpful information links to resources on the site.
National Area Agency on Aging

Contact Ellen's Angles a Woman's Organization designed to organize care groups.
Ellen's Angels

Contact Elder Care Locator a government program to assist in locating caregivers.
Eldercare Locator

If you would like more information on any related issues regarding caring for someone with a medical or psychiatric condition, feel free to contact me. I'll be happy to help...after taking necessary time-outs for self care, of course - SMILE.



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Lack of Social Engagement Is a Risk Factor for Self-Neglect in Older Adults

Lack of Social Engagement Is a Risk Factor for Self-Neglect in Older Adults

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Elder Care Management

What is care management and what does a care manager do?

Care managers are Master's level trained professionals who specialize in assessing needs and risk of people living with an illness. Care managers have extensive knowledge about medical resources and they are concerned with quality standards of patient care. Care Managers also have relationships with agencies that provide resources and they may make recommendations and referrals for services, on behalf of their clients. Care managers assist when family members are unavailable to help to manage daily living needs.

Heart & Soul Elder Care Management provides intensive care management services including a comprehensive assessment to determine functional status, the best possible plan and the most cost-effective way to implement long-term care. We handle the tasks of arranging for all of your loved one’s health related needs.

You can relax knowing your loved one’s care is handled by competent professionals


OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

• FUNCTIONAL & SAFETY ASSESSMENTS
• LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING
• CAREGIVER EDUCATION & OVERSIGHT
• CRISIS & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
• WEEKLY HOME SUPPORT VISITS
• HOSPITAL & MEDICAL ADVOCATE
• MEDICATION COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE
• INSURANCE AUTHORIZATIONS
• ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT
• DAY-PROGRAMS & ACTIVITY OPTIONS
• BILL PAY / MONEY MANAGEMENT
• LIAISON FOR OUT OF TOWN FAMILIES
• ADVANCED HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES
• HOSPICE SUPPORT
• ON-CALL 24/HRS FOR EMERGENCIES

For a phone or email consultation, please contact us at:


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Alzheimer's, Dementia...or just forgetful?

WHAT DID I COME IN HERE FOR?

Have you ever done that...gone into the next room and not remembered what the trip was for? I have and I imagine you may have also. Some of our elders experience this sort of fleeting forgetfulness and we may tend to wonder...is it Alzheimer's? Not necessarily so...it may be due to stress...overload of the nervous system, or simply juggling too many tasks at one time.


It may be time to remember to slow down and only multi-task when necessary to get a project out on time. When you feel overwhelmed, take time out to enjoy nature or some other very pleasurable experience. Usually, these short respite breaks will recharge your vitality and your memory can receive a boost at the same time.

However, if the forgetting what you came into the next room for trend continues...it may be time for a serious break or even a cognitive check-up. Early detection of Dementia or Alzheimer's is vital, since some symptoms are treatable.

If you suspect that you or your aging parent may be suffering symptoms of dementia
or Alzheimer's disease, do you know what the common symptoms are?

According to Web MD:

Dementia is the loss of mental functions -- such as thinking, memory, and reasoning -- that is severe enough to interfere with a person's daily functioning. Dementia is not a disease itself, but rather a group of symptoms that are caused by various diseases or conditions. Symptoms can also include changes in personality, mood, and behavior. In some cases, the dementia can be treated and cured because the cause is treatable. Examples of this include dementia caused by substance abuse (illicit drugs and alcohol) combinations of prescription medications, and hormone or vitamin imbalances. In some cases, although the person may appear to have dementia, a severe depression can be causing the symptoms. This is known as pseudo-dementia (false dementia) and is highly treatable. In most cases, however, a true dementia cannot be cured.

Dementia develops when the parts of the brain that are involved with learning, memory, decision-making, and language are affected by one or more of a variety of infections or diseases. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease,
but there are as many as 50 other known causes. Most of these causes are very rare.


Because some causes of dementia can be cured or partially treated, it is very important that your doctor is thorough when making the diagnosis, so as not to miss potentially treatable conditions. The frequency of "treatable" causes of dementia is believed to be about 10%.

What Causes Dementia?

There are several things which could cause dementia

o Diseases that cause degeneration or loss of nerve cells in the brain
o Diseases that affect blood vessels, such as stroke
o Toxic reactions, like excessive alcohol or drug use.
o Nutritional deficiencies, like vitamin B12 and folate deficiency
o Infections that affect the brain and spinal cord, such as AIDS dementia complex
o Certain types of hydrocephalus, an accumulation of fluid in the brain
o Head injury -- either a single severe head injury or longer term smaller injuries, like in boxers.
o Illness other than in the brain -- kidney, liver, and lung diseases can all lead to dementia.

Alzheimer's disease causes 50-60% of all dementias. But researchers have found that two nervous diseases, which were originally incorrectly diagnosed as Alzheimer's, are emerging as major causes of dementia: Lewy body disease and Pick's disease.



How common is dementia?

Diseases that affect blood vessels, such as stroke, which can cause a disorder known
as multi-infarct dementia.

Dementia caused by nervous system disease, especially Alzheimer's disease, is increasing in frequency more than most other types of dementia. Some researchers suspect that as many as half of all people over 80 years old develop Alzheimer's disease. Also, the increased incidence of AIDS dementia complex, which results from HIV infection, helps account for the increased dementia in recent history, although with the invention of newer and better drugs to treat HIV, the occurrence of AIDS-associated dementia is declining.

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Contemplative, Calm & Comfortable...

STAY COOL, DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF,
STRESS FREE IS THE BEST WAY TO BE!

Well, how in the world...you say...can anybody stay calm during times like we are living in now? With the global climate changes, the strapped economy, all of the fraud, corruption and schemers bilking every Tom, Dick & Mary out of their hard earned cash...anybody in their right mind would say...it's nearly impossible to not be completely stressed out!


And, we are hard-wired to react to any perceived, imagined or real threat to our physical or emotional welfare. Our body/mind, soul/spirit knows how to take care in times of danger and it reacts quickly and early to danger, in order to be as prepared as possible. Every cell of our being gears up to RUN away from the attack which takes a lot of energy and requires immediate ACTION.

When our world was more prehistoric, our ancestors had to respond quickly to several threats of a physical nature. Our bio physiologic responses were reinforced over and over by the numerous threats during day to day survival. This hard-wired response system became perfected and explains why when a car falls on a mechanic, his co-worker can muster up the strength to lift the car and free them from the 700 - 1K Lb vehicle.


This heightened response system remains with us today, even when the threats to our survival are not as immediately physical in nature, as they once were. Some of us react very strongly to tragedy we hear about in the news which can cause the stress-response cycle to be set in motion. When we hear stories about global warming, the economy and all of the environmental warnings or any POSSIBLE (not ACTUAL) threat, our system gears up. We may not even be aware of the cycle but we can be sure it is there and working over-time. Especially if we are the sensitive type (me included) if we are not careful, we can go around processing, registering and reacting to every news report, sad story, off-color comment or problems of others we encounter on a daily basis. Conscious awareness and choosing to react or to not react, is key.

Some of the tools that are helpful to gain leverage and to be able to spend your day in a calm state are just that...REMAINING CONSCIOUS and CHOOSING TO NOT REACT. Also, you could take a time-out when you sense yourself feeling anxious or agitated and ready to react to something that is JUST NOT WORTH IT. BREATHE DEEPLY, INHALE, EXHALE, INHALE, EXHALE FULLY and LAUGH at the situation. It is one of life's little challenges and you have tools you can draw upon. Diaphragmatic breathing is magic and works on the stress cycle immediately to help with immediate relaxation. It seems too simple...and it is...but it does work.

Another tip is to stop what you are doing, sit back comfortably, close your eyes and imagine a peaceful setting that you feel warm and safe in. Breathe deeply and remind yourself that we are all directly connected to a great and mighty life-force that is all powerful, and we are safe. Exhale long and slowly.

Remember, REACTING IS A CHOICE...we don't have to respond to everything. Don't sweat the small stuff. It's good to have empathy when bad things happen to others and to say a little prayer, but to focus on it is to reinforce the negative body/mind responses. Healthy boundaries to let go of and to choose to not allow other's problems to become your own, is vitally important to maintaining your calm, cool and to be collected...to handle the issues that life gives to you. Every obstacle has a lesson, blessing and is life's way of preparing us for our next step.

If the situation is unbearable and not reacting is impossible to counteract the stress, simply leave the situation and take a break. It is your right to protect yourself from a harmful, stressful situation.

Exercises to invoke CALM:

1) Take a time-out. Remove yourself from
over-stimulating situations - STRETCH...

2) Stay consciously aware and practice not reacting

3) Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
(a great book you can find on... http://www.amazon.com

4) Say a little prayer for those who suffer tragedy then, let it go

5) Practice deep, slow inhale & exhale breaths
(if dizzy take a break)



6) Close your eyes and imagine a warm, comfortable setting
(at the beach)

7) Develop a trust for the power of Life Force
(God or whatever you believe)

8) Develop a one-line saying to repeat in times of stress
(I am safe & healthy)

9) Reach out if you feel isolated...people love to help others...

10) Find one thing to be grateful for each day...

11) AND...REMEMBER TO LAUGH!

For More Information:

Heart & Soul Elder Care Management & Consulting Services
Trish Mairet, MA, MFTI, CMC
Marin, Sonoma & Napa Counties
North Bay San Francisco, CA





HEART and SOUL HOME CARE

and CARE MANAGEMENT

MARIN: 415 - 497 - 5110   -  SONOMA 707- 490 - 6576



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