by Jan Erickson | Apr 26, 2020 | Breathing
Dear caregivers, My heart is with you. I offer peace through this time of loss, loss of connection and loss of time with your loved one. Caregiving with and for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or brain changes is challenging in and of itself. Add the layer of...
by Jan Erickson | Mar 4, 2017 | Spirited Heart
Spirited Heart because I have become a warrior for love and caring on my Mom’s behalf. Believe it or not, it’s not against the law in Minnesota, if you live in a nursing home, to have a doctor change medication without consultation of your medical POA. ...
by Jan Erickson | Mar 17, 2013 | Spirited Heart
Living with conditions of Alzheimer’s for nearly 10 years has changed the trajectory of their plans for retirement; well, all of life really. And it seems to me one mission remains, caring for and loving each other. Likely, it was the mission. And now I get...
by Jan Erickson | Jun 21, 2012 | Gratitude Shift
Summer solstice in Minnesota requires garb that can tolerate high heat and humidity along with a “get out and play” sentiment repeated by mothers everywhere. To my surprise, 2012 summer fashions appear to be repeating a style of my youth, the timeless...
by Jan Erickson | May 21, 2012 | Breathing
“The flower of compassion greets you at the entrance.”