Group homes for people with disabilities have been around a long time. I used to work at a place called PSCH. We helped people with developmental disabilities get homes in the community. When I felt I needed to get my dad out of Pacifica House ALF during COVID because he...
What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?
I've been trying to understand the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's for a long time. Someone sent me this graph that I found very interesting: So, apparently, Dementia is the umbrella for many different cognitive disorders. My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease about 10 years ago. The decline was...
Season 12 of Hilary Topper on Air is a Wrap
Did you listen to any of the episodes? If you missed any, here most of the podcasts from the season. Listen in your car on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other aggregator out there, we are streaming everywhere! Business and Personal Development Podcasts: Can Covid-19 Still Be Impacting Your Child...
Wedding Weekend at the StageCoach Inn in Goshan
Wedding weekend After more than a year of planning, the weekend felt real when we went out to dinner with my son-in-law's father, and his girlfriend. Dan's sister flew in as well from LA and we all met in NYC at a little Italian Restaurant in the village. The next...
On Having a Bittersweet Birthday
And, speaking about birthdays and birthday love, as many of you know, I share a birthday with my sister. My mother's birthday is the day after our birthdays. Both my mother and my sister passed away. And, now, I'm left holding the birthday alone. 50+ years For more than 50...
A Nice Thing about Birthday Love on Social
I am so grateful that this year, like many of the past years, I had hundreds of comments on my page from people sending me "Birthday Love." One thing I find strange, at least 90 percent of those who have reached out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc., I don't know....
New Found Freedom with the COVID Vaccine!
It is amazing the difference I feel today as opposed to a year ago. Last year at this time, I wouldn't leave the house. The only people I saw were my immediate family living in my home with me. Even seeing my daughter and her fiance, was a challenge. We...
Issues at Whole Foods in Garden City
The first time my husband and I went to Whole Foods in Garden City, it was uneventful. The grocery store was packed with people crowded into small spaces but I just figured it was because it just opened. "People are curious," I said. The next time We went again a...
When Your Parent Has Alzheimer’s Disease
When my dad was originally diagnosed several years ago with Alzheimer's Disease, he was just forgetful. He put his keys down and couldn't find them. Or, he lost his phone even though it was in his pocket. One time when I was there and leaving for the airport to go...
Getting a “Mother of the Bride” Dress
My daughter is getting married. She got engaged at the height of the pandemic in March 2020. She and her fiance set the wedding for the first weekend in June 2021. Everything was set within the first couple of months of their engagement. I was even able to throw a...