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Greetings one and all… At a recent program, I witnessed the remarkable courage of a mother and daughter who are dealing with a rare neurological disorder. I met Emma and Rachel a few years ago when they attended one of my presentations. Emma, the mother, had been recently diagnosed. Rachel, the daughter, is serving as... Read more

Greetings one and all… Today, I am curious as to how you see Life. Are you focused on the here and now? Or, do you worry about what may happen in the days and weeks to come—focusing on what might be? Perhaps you are too distracted by demands and responsibilities to focus on anything. Regardless... Read more

Greetings one and all… Spring has officially sprung according to the calendar. To confirm the arrival of the season, it felt and looked like Spring along the Front Range this week. In fact, a friend of mine noted that daffodils are blooming in her garden. A sure sign of the season. Metaphorically speaking, I am... Read more

“By confronting our fear of death, we are then free to live fully. Aware that life is fleeting, we are free to embrace ALL that life has to offer—from start to... Read more

Do you know how to listen... Read more

When picking my daughter up from Princess Dance Camp (yes, this is a thing, and it’s incredibly cute) one of her co-princesses turned to her mom and asked, “What are we doing next?” The mom gave a tired sigh and said, “Quiet time is... Read more

       We are now in our fourth year of providing senior home care here at Preferred Care at Home of Pittsburgh. Starting from our home in Mt.Lebanon to growing to the point that we needed to move to a office in the Bethel Park suburb of Pittsburgh. It has been our privilege to provide over 200 seniors... Read more

June 1st marks the birth of Norma Jeane Mortenson, one of the most iconic women in modern... Read more

“Who are my trusted traveling companions? How am I supporting my friends? What can I do to enrich and to strengthen the most important relationships in my... Read more

“It comes natural to me,” says Shaunette Hyman, on why she was originally called to care. Shaunette has been with almost since we opened the doors back in 2009, and she still remembers her first client. “I’ll never forget her,” Shaunette says with a smile, “She taught me a lot, including patience, and I’m very thankful... Read more