Senior Care Memoirs Blog has been Created

I have started a sister site called Senior Care Memoirs. I was going to write a book but decided a blog would be more helpful and logical as the details will come along in spurts. And I'm already have writing 3 other books.

The new blog will include incorrect information you'll likely receive from nursing homes, important questions nursing homes need to ask up front but don't, what to expect from seniors with dementia and mobility issues, and how to find care for these seniors when you can't do it yourself. My personal experiences, frustrations, and failures will be included as well so you'll know you're not alone in your battle and that you will survive.

Image courtesy of Claudia van Zyl via Unsplash

Hopefully, I will be able to shed some light on how you can maintain your sanity and keep the promise you will make to yourself that you will not wind up like the senior(s) you're watching after. Difficulties, threats, and disappointments will litter the way, and you'll have no idea how you got into the mess you find yourself in. Questions are always welcome. Answers will be provided either via the comments section, email, or a new post.

Thanks for visiting www.SimplyMakingLife.com today. I hope you enjoy the new site and will find it to be helpful once more posts are added.

May God bless you on the journey you're on today,

Patricia

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