Author: Sarah DeD
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Breaking News!! Coming Soon!!
Welcome to a New Beginning Hello Friends, I pray this missive finds you well. New beginnings can be scary, for sure, but it is through the tough times that we grow the most. I started this blog and website as a way to reach out to the caregiving and aging communities and provide empowerment through…
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We are the SALT of the Earth
Years ago, I wanted to get involved in the activism end of senior care. I located organizations where my time and expertise could be utilized. Learning about and attending a Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) meeting was eye opening. In this meeting members from local police stations from the county, representatives of the sheriffs…
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Storytelling: Subject – You
The freshwater sea was angry the entire week, especially on that fateful night when a surprise wave overtook two children during an extended family vacation. That week was rife with riptides and 6 foot waves swallowing up the beach. The one and only calm day on Lake Michigan was the planned family picture day. As…
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Hospital Transparency Requirements
Imagine you are planning to build a home. Your first task would be to locate a small group of good builders and then interview them. You would not necessarily go with the cheapest builder, because the cheapest builder might cut corners in order to come in close to the estimated price. Most likely you choose…
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Water: The Secret to Staying Hydrated
In the blog on hydration we talked about the importance of drinking enough fluids, even in the winter. We don’t often focus on water intake in the winter months, however this time of year is when we need it the most. Forced air heating and closed up homes present a very dry environment. Not to mention the…
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Working Out – Are you ready to get moving?
As the days get longer and soon the temperatures get warmer many of us begin to think of getting bathing suit ready. However, before starting any form of exercise it is important to analyze your own health status. Taking the time to answer a few questions can help provide a general understanding of where one’s…
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Can coffee lead to longer life?
It stands to reason that early this Monday morning, as I am clutching my cup of coffee, writing about this amazing elixir is a natural next step. You see, for many adults coffee is the drink of choice first thing in the morning. Maybe this nectar of the gods is good for us? I found…
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Why Water in Winter?
Hello there, At the time of this writing, the northern hemisphere is in the thick of wintertime. For the mid-west that means more clouds than blue sky’s and cold, wet weather. After the slowdown from the holiday rush the last thing on peoples minds is dehydration. That is something saved for the long, warm sunny,…
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An art worth cultivating; Storytelling
Do you have a story to tell? I can pretty much guarantee that you do. When talking with people in my life, I find their life stories fascinating. The issue is, with the digital age, the art of story telling and long form writing is dwindling fast. Amirite?? Having a deep love of history I…
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Think Sarah! Allow me to Introduce Myself
Welcome! It’s always difficult when someone asks us exactly what defines us. Do you mention age (a lady never tells!), gender, your marital status, or whether or not you have offspring? Do you talk first about your education or the title that you carry? Do you discuss your current employment, or jobs you’ve had in…