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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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March 17, 2021

Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog aphasia, care partner, communicating with alzheimers, communicating with dementia, conversion disorder, life care planning, living with dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, my life partner/care partner, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a lightning bolt and I take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom window glistened in […]

March 12, 2021

Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work

Maureen Rulison Alzheimers, Blog, Dementia

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]

March 5, 2021

Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Journey, Life Care Planning end of life, enjoying golden years, golden years, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]

February 25, 2021

What is Power of Attorney?

Maureen Rulison Life Care Planning end of life, financial decision making, health care proxy, legal decision making, medical decision making, power of attorney

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]

February 25, 2021

Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support death doula, death doulas, death support, end of life care, life care planning

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]

February 18, 2021

Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice

Maureen Rulison Dying with Dignity, Life Care Planning, Support conversations about hospice, end of life care, hospice, hospice care, talking about hospice

Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]

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