I’m both a former hospice nurse and a former family caregiver, so raising awareness about the benefits of hospice and palliative care is a passion of mine — which is why I continue to write and share about these topics in a variety of ways.

When my mom’s health started a steep decline toward the end of her life, hospice wasn’t yet an option for a variety of reasons. Though I was able to provide most of her care, she still needed to see a doctor on a regular basis. With her mobility a growing...

It’s a question I’ve asked myself a lot throughout my life, especially in light of my years as a hospice nurse.

Of course, the answer is different for everyone and evolves as we move through shifting seasons.

No one can decide what matters most to me except me.

And no one can decide what matters most to you except you.

A powerful tool

Asking and answering this critical question is a powerful tool to help us do all kinds of important things - like set priorities, make decisions, and give ourselves...

Organize the Essentials.

If that title sounds a little familiar, it’s because that’s the name Mom gave my company many years ago.

It was 2008, and I’d had an itch to start my own business for some time, but didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do.

When I learned that professional organizing was actually a thing, I jumped in with both feet, since organizing stuff is something I love to do.

With visions of the shoeboxes full of medicine bottles in total disarray that I’d encountered over the years...