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Today is Falls Prevention Awareness Day! This episode highlights the importance of falls prevention and recovery education as well as some resources and tips to keep you and your loved one safe from falls.

Entrepreneur life and caregiver life have a lot in common. It looks fun and easy and rewarding. Many people fail to realize the stress, exhaustion and struggles that go along with the role. Todays episode offers 10 tips to improve your mindset to improve your role as a caregiver!

This special episode, my mom kindly titled The mom cast! She shares some insights and you catch a small glimpse of how truly special she is. 20 years of celebrating recovery from brain surgery, a heavenly 96th birthday for her mother and St. Patrick’s Day!

Being a caregiver is hard! Every experience is different and challenging. It’s important to have a community and network of support! Don’t have one? Email [email protected] with the subject Community and we will send you our guide on how to get one started in your area! Visit us at www.purposefullyhome.com Join our caregiver group on Facebook Family Caregivers of Arizona

True Belongings Co. Is a boutique organization company located in Virginia. Tori offers virtual and in person organization services to help transform your home. We explore how clutter can cause chaos and the impact a home space can have on your overall well being. Tori is a bridge builder, connector, role model and mentor! Visit her website https://www.truebelongingsco.com or follow her https://m.facebook.com/truebelongingsco/ or check out Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CaQDJh6pMUj/?ig_mid=3060E806-FCE3-4C82-8F41-AED079BCA5E8&utm_source=igweb&fall_back_to_web=false

Understanding where another person is coming from takes hard work in communication. Complicating dynamics with illness, disability or other factors may cause undue stress and strain. Take a moment to sit with the uncomfortable and reflect on how you can do and be better to meet your loved one where they’re at.

We had so much fun exploring and connecting with vendors, friends and guests at the Abilities Expo Phoenix! This episode is a reflection, overview and highlight of some of the great moments from the weekend!

We are back! In this episode Dr. Reilly shares some slightly random musings that will get you thinking about the impact of your home. Is your home inhibiting or enhancing you life? What will you do to make a positive change?

When you have a loved one with dementia you may notice changes in personality, memory, or behavior. Do you take time to consider how nutrition and the home or community environment may be impacting them? Here we explore many instances when we just want to sigh “Oh demenTia”

Occupational therapists create spaces that enhance their client's lifestyle.  Across the lifespan, the surrounding environment can inhibit or enhance how we interact in our everyday activities.  Maria Montessori created the Montessori Theory to enhance the development, learning and growth of youth.  Using Montessori concepts within the home can promote independence and development within the natural context.   As an occupational therapist, this concept intrigued me and we explore ways to use this for both youth and adults!