PollyCare Management & Health Coaching

05/28/2026

I’ll be attending this tonight -and hopefully more sessions in the future as it’s ’in my hood”!
If you or someone you care for is showing signs of dementia or has been diagnosed and you’re a caregiver that needs resources- come out tonight and meet others who can help support you.

Join us for an informative and compassionate support series designed for caregivers and loved ones of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
These monthly sessions provide practical resources, helpful tips, and professional guidance to help you navigate the challenges of caregiving with confidence and grace. Connect with others who understand your journey, learn from experienced speakers, and gain tools to better support you and your loved one.
2026 Session Topics:
• February 26 – An Overview of Dementia & Alzheimer’s
Dr. Gavin Baumgardner, Healthy Alliance
• March 26 – The Emotions that Impact Caregivers
Amy Luba, Compassionate Counseling for Caregivers
• April 30 – Safety at Home While Caregiving
Tonya Kreml, Transitioning Your Senior
• May 28 – When Senior Living Becomes Necessary
Laurie Schier, Oasis Senior Advisors
We look forward to welcoming you for this meaningful and supportive series.
RSVP: www.stbrigidofkildare.org/signups

05/27/2026

When I’m at home and in the kitchen it makes me smile when I use this Italian seasoning given to me by one of my sweetest clients. I think of dear Maria every time I use it.😍🇮🇹

I gain so much wisdom from my nonagenarian friends- not only for life, for for the palate, too!!😋🫑🥕🧅🌶️🧄

05/05/2026

Last week I brought a client a “companion.” She had shared with me that the movie Lassie inspired her love of dogs and her eventual foray into showing dogs - something she surprised herself by doing in her adult life!

Today when I went to work with her on her “legacy letter” project, she had this note waiting for me. 🩷.

THIS is why I love doing what I do. No one telling me to meet a quota of patients I see, or what I can say or can’t say- just quality time and meaningful dialogue that will leave an impression on both of us, and the legacy letter will be something for her kids and grandkids to have for years.

💜🩷💙💜🩷💙💜🩷💙💜🩷💙💜🩷

05/02/2026

Glad to have this completed… but not impressed with their teaching format at all. Did I learn anything that may help me or change the way I care for my clients?… perhaps. More than anything, just reaffirms my commitment to taking the best care of your loved ones who are experiencing dementia 💜

04/08/2026

Has anyone used this for your seniors who have trouble using their smartphone correctly or for those who need things to be simplified a little??

Easy-to-use, groundbreaking cell phone for people with memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s or seniors who prefer a simple experience

04/07/2026

Some parents of special needs children find fault with this poem-and I truly get that. ‘Welcome to Holland’ was introduced to me while I was on bedrest 26 years ago- for 193 days- due to pregnancy complications with my youngest. While I endured loss of a twin with that pregnancy, we fortunately were given a perfectly healthy baby who survived against all odds.

My mind goes to this story of Holland every so often. In fact I’ve utilized it twice this week with my elders who have been disappointed in life’s unexpected twists and turns as they age and their health and dynamics are not what they expected. I actually feel like ‘Welcome to Holland’ is better utilized in this context than in pregnancy and its uncertainty.

Read the story and let me know your thoughts…I’m interested to know.

Welcome To Holand Poem | PDF

04/01/2026

May we all enjoy the gift of aging we’re given! 🎁

03/29/2026

🎯 Exactly!!!
As a patient advocate it’s not (sadly) uncommon to encounter docs who aren’t happy to see me with their patients!😂… Imagine having a nurse advocate sitting with you in an appointment questioning WHY unnecessarily tests, meds, and “supplements” are pushed… hmmm…
THINK ABOUT IT!!! I’m stifling their REVENUE💰.
Of course there are times it doesn’t hurt to run a simple test- but if you’re elderly and being taken advantage of- it’s my job to call it out.
I will always fight against the fleecing of the naive and elder population who blindly trust snake oil pushers!! Yes- they’re out there!!

03/16/2026

Does your loved one thrive with socialization? Do you feel they could benefit from weekly or biweekly companion visits to discuss their concerns and maybe start a new “project” such as an ethical will? 💌

Ethical Wills encompass your loved ones values, hopes, and legacy they wish to leave to family and friends. Maybe they’ve always had difficulty expressing verbally - sometimes sharing with an objective non-family member is exactly the comfortable space they need to put in writing things they’ve always wanted to say, but struggled putting into words. I would love to assist with this composition!!🖊️

Clients feel at ease talking with me and sometimes share things they’ve always wanted to pass along to kids and grandkids but haven’t found the time or words. A favorite recipe, a story from the post-depression era, going to Woodstock, college days, a first-love… whatever the story I can objectively help document for your loved one the experiences they long to share. Advice they long to pass along - a legacy letter could be something their kids/grandkids treasure for years after their passing. 📃

If you’d love to discuss further, please feel free to reach out or comment!

03/09/2026

A special THANK YOU to Walnut Trace (NCR) for inviting me to speak at their International Woman’s Day luncheon today! We had a great time with tasty food and delicious CAKE… and learned no matter how old you are- There’s STILL good cake to eat!!🍰🧁🎂