Posted May 4, 2019 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
Reaching in to place some out-going mail inside, she saw something in the mailbox at the end of their driveway. She pulled out her husband’s wallet.
He had lost that wallet almost 3 years ago!
He had already stopped carrying credit cards and money, so they didn’t worry much at the time […]
Posted January 19, 2019 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
Her husband was being cared for in a facility, due to advanced Alzheimer’s disease. She was feeling some concern about her upcoming scheduled time away.
Before going to visit him that day, she said a little prayer, asking if he was doing OK.
His communication essentially had become “word salad.” The […]
Posted September 23, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Research has long recognized the health benefits of making music, from Harps for Hearts, to drumming but according to a Time news report, “Listening to Music Health Benefits,” listening has health benefits too. Listening to music seems to “selectively activate” neurochemical systems and brain structures associated with positive mood, emotion regulation, attention […]
Posted May 13, 2017 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
Casey was a bit of a handful. She was one of those dogs who refused to stay in her own yard. For weeks now, Casey would disappear every afternoon. Her owner had no idea where she was, but Casey would come back home by dinnertime.
Quite the surprise, one day Casey stayed home […]
Posted May 15, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
I had just finished last week’s tip on the benefits of salsa dancing when I saw this quotation in a Medline Plus report from the National Institutes of Health (NIH): “Any type of physical activity that burns calories — from jogging to gardening to walking to dancing — is associated with more […]
Posted February 28, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
A friend is going through challenges as she and her husband deal with his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Right now, she has some wonderful support, but even as she appreciates the current situation, she anticipates a time in the future when she will be without it.
On Peggy Black’s Morning Message Day […]
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