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- Sparkling Ideas for Delivering Holiday Cheer - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie Knuti"It’s the most wonderful time of year" for some, filled with anticipation and excitement. And, it’s the most difficult time of the year for others who are barely putting one foot in front of the other due to illness or sadness. Now’s your chance to bring some holiday cheer to someone who could ...
Views: 1241 - Calming the Thanksgiving Blues - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiMany of us look forward to Thanksgiving with cheery visions of friends and family gathering around for a mouthwatering meal. However, some people, especially those who are going through a bad time, may actually dread the holiday, and see it as a lonely and disappointing time. For them, ...
Views: 1458 - A “Spa Moment” – Salve for Sorrow - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiWhen life throws us a curve, the gift of a "spa moment" can be the perfect touch. A local spa offers healing relief and is perfect for those who can’t venture far from home or the hospital. Since spas typically offer a variety of massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, and packages, a ...
Views: 1452 - Humor Boosts the Sick and Weary - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiEveryone loves a good laugh, especially those who are going through tough times. Laughter gives a momentary break from the crisis at hand and the anxiety it brings. A touch of humor reminds us that the patient and the family are not defined by the illness, and that those who are sad and grieving ...
Views: 1429 - Crash! Boom! Bang! 4th of July Sparkle for the Sick - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiIt's no fun to be sick and discouraged on the holidays while everyone else is having a good time. So, remember to include folks who are shut in even if it's with a short visit or a card. Everyone wants to celebrate and to have some distraction from the boredom of a slow recovery. So, what can ...
Views: 1414 - Can You Keep a Secret? Maintaining Patient Privacy - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiYou visit your sick co-worker in the hospital or at home and he looks terrible. He's not sounding like himself and he's sharing way too much personal information. Then, you happen to see a pamphlet on the nightstand about a scary illness that you were not aware that he has. To top it off, some ...
Views: 1463 - Easy Peasy Food Gifts To Bring to the Sick and Weary - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiEveryone knows to bring food when someone is sick or recovering. A snack or a meal sends along a kind wish that lingers with every bite. Yummy food is the perfect gift for helping a distraught family when the loved one has landed in the hospital with a sudden illness, an accident, scheduled ...
Views: 1544 - Friends To The Rescue – Giving Breaks To Exhausted Parents - by Submitted on May 20, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiSick or exhausted parents can always use a short break. This is your chance to jump in to make a difference. Offer to spend an hour or two with the kids. Here are ten quick and easy things you can do with children: Watermelon seed spitting contest. Just slice up that watermelon, ...
Views: 1046 - Not Forgotten – Remembering Folks Long After a Trauma or Death - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiWhether it’s the anniversary of a public event like the Boston Marathon bombings or the Columbine shootings, or a not-so-public anniversary of a friend or neighbor’s tragedy, it’s important to reach out and show that you have not forgotten. Many folks will jump in to help right away and that is ...
Views: 1673 - Acknowledge Milestones: Proms, Graduations, and Wedding Bells - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiIt's getting to be that time of year . . . filled with proms, graduation parties, and wedding bells. But, for some young people, there's a big emptiness because "that very important someone" won't be there for them due to deployment, illness or death. So, what can we do as a "stand-in" to ...
Views: 1255 - 5 Ways to Deliver Spring Early to Someone Who Is Discouraged - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiIt seems like the gray, cold skies of winter will never end, especially for folks who are discouraged, ill, injured, or housebound. Let’s treat them to an early peek at spring. Nothing brings hope like a bit of green! Here’s how you can bring some cheer to someone who’s going through a ...
Views: 1041 - 5 Steps for Sending a Smile From Far Away To a Friend or Family Member Going Through Chemotherapy - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiWhen my friend was diagnosed with cancer and was facing radiation and chemotherapy, I wondered what I could I do when I lived 2,000 miles away. I couldn’t do any of the usual things to help. Normally, I might offer to drive her to chemotherapy and radiation sessions, take care of her kids, or ...
Views: 1829 - 7 Tips for Bringing Holiday Cheer To People Who Are Ill - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiIt’s that wonderful time of year again when the holidays fill us with anticipation and excitement. It’s also a time when some folks are barely putting one foot in front of the other due to illness or sadness. You probably know someone who could use a “leg up” during the holidays. Here are ...
Views: 1736 - Five Tips For Offering a Helping Hand After The Funeral - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiThe funeral was lovely. It was packed with friends paying their respects. But once everyone else has gone back to normal routines, close family and dear friends still grieve for the lost loved one. They may feel that the world has passed them by and feel very alone. Now is a perfect moment to ...
Views: 1235 - How to Support Communities When Mass Tragedy Hits - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiWe cringe as we hear of the latest mass tragedy whether it's another shooting, a hurricane, tornado, fire, or flood. It's just one more horrific event that fills our daily thoughts and hearts. Yet, we never believe that something so awful could ever happen to us or to anyone close to ...
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