Posts Tagged ‘ elderly ’

What Would Betty Do Logo Pre-Grieving

Grieving for the Living I haven’t posted as much as usual lately. For the past six weeks or so, I’ve been feeling lethargic, unmotivated and just plain sad. My 95-year-old Nana is dying. Now of course, there’s the logical part of me that says, “She’s 95! She’s had a great run. You’re so lucky to have […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Pets Improve Quality of Life for Seniors

My 92-year-old Nana lives in an assisted living apartment complex outside Philadelphia. I’ve never known her to be much of a pet person, yet her face lights up every time she spots Sadie, the chocolate lab who hangs out in the lobby. My Nana has outlived my grandfather by more than a dozen years. She’s […] Read More