All of us have been at the giving or receiving end of care in our lives. Our first caregivers are our parents who start caring for us from the time of conception and in many ways throughout our lives. For some of us, having caregivers be a part of our daily routine is…
By Mary Flom This line of work can make for some pretty long days! When I first started working at Compass, I went through a bit of a culture shock. I had to get use to the long hours and the changing schedule. I eventually found a rhythm that worked for me. Here are some…
Here are some handy Life Hacks to make the life of a busy caregiver a little bit simpler: CAR HACKS It’s a good idea to keep other handy items in your car. A wrap or a sweater because you may find yourself in a cold doctor’s waiting room that day; Sneakers in case…
Today is World Mental Health Day! So we thought we would share an article we found from Psychology Today written by Amy Morin who also wrote the international best seller, “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do.” The article below focuses on some of the common misconceptions surrounding mental health. One in five Americans experience…
by Mary Flom Did you know September 22nd is National hunting and fishing day? No? Well let me ask you this, where do fish keep their money? A riverbank! Oh and how do you communicate with a fish. Drop a line! Last one, What’s a fish’s favorite musical instrument? A bass drum! Now that I’ve…
During this week in 1964, Walt Disney Studios released the musical film Mary Poppins, a story about a nanny who descends seemingly from the heavens to bring order to a London household that is in complete disarray. Starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, the film was nominated for 13 Academy Awards, with Andrews taking…
By Mary Flom Did you know that August 1st is National Mountain Climbing Day? We thought we would celebrate by rounding up a list of accessible trails in Northern California. So that’s exactly what we did. We found our list here (https://www.traillink.com/trailsearch/?state=CA). So get out there this month and do some walkin’. Don’t forget to…
By Melissa Mowat Seasons Have you ever noticed how often people say things like: “I feel this is my season to grow in this area…” or “I’m ready for a season of change in my life.” You can interchange “life” with: job, location, relationships, etc. You know you’ve heard them all. Just as the natural…
by Mary Flom Where Did Spring Cleaning Come From? Have you ever thought about why “spring cleaning” is a thing? Historically, spring cleaning is rooted in Jewish religion as preparation for Passover. It can also be traced back to ancient Chinese religious practices; spring cleaning is a time to sweep away misfortune and prepare for…
By Mary Flom The Pollyanna Hypothesis The Huffington Post put out an article some time ago titled The Science Behind Why Hope Can Help Heal Us. In it they referred to two researchers, Boucher and Osgood, who created “The Pollyanna Hypothesis.” (Pollyanna is a Disney film from 1960 that tells the story of a 12-year-old…