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Have you ever thought about keeping a daily gratitude journal?
The benefits we get from writing in a journal far outweigh the small investment of time that goes into the writing. Research has shown that the good that comes from journaling is physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Some studies concluded that writing each day in a gratitude journal improves our sleep, lowers our stress, and even boosts our immunity.
Do you think that you won't have something each day to be grateful for? It really doesn't have to be something huge. It can be as inconsequential as a smile from a stranger, a helping hand from a neighbor, a welcome hug when you need a hug, a phone call from a friend, or your dog or cat showing that they love you. Every day there is something to be grateful for - we just need to see the good.
Long term care is not for the faint of heart, but sometimes there is no other choice. Across our country, at this very moment, thousands and thousands of people are experiencing the same angst that my mother and I felt during her nursing home years. The specific details of my story are unique to my mother and my family. The overall frustration that I felt with elder care, however, is being felt from coast to coast.
The challenge in America to find compassionate elder care is becoming more critical as the baby boomer generation ages. I'll Love Ye Forever is far more than a personal reflection. It is a call to personal advocacy for our senior citizens. Each of our seniors deserve to live the last chapters of their lives in a happy, healthy, and loving environment regardless of financial means. We must be vigilant in taking care of the people who once took care of us.