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It’s impossible,
said pride. It’s risky, said experience. It’s pointless, said reason. Give a try, whispered the heart. Love isn’t what you say. #wisdomfromtheporch
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When you are setting out
on a journey,
Never seek advice
from those
who have never
left their front
PORCH.
“The Hug”
The hug should be prescribed by doctors
because there is healing power in the embrace that we
still don’t know.
The hug heals resentments, hugs heal misunderstandings, and hugs heal sadness.
When we hug we are more than two, we are family! ( Wisdom from the porch)
A hug is a form of endearment, universal in human communities, in which two or more people put their arms around the neck, back, or waist of one another and hold each other closely. Hugs are known to relieve stress, strengthen our immune systems, and deepen our relationships. Remember to hug those around us that are important, always.
Fact Friday- October is Breast Cancer awareness month
Fact : My Beautiful stoic, young ( 38 yrs) Girlfriend has metastatic breast cancer.
Fact: Metastatic breast cancer is not curable;But my hero-Kat
, is fighting every way possible! (Hyperbolic, nutrition tailored to her needs, sauna , meditation, lots of prayers and so much more!)
, is fighting every way possible! (Hyperbolic, nutrition tailored to her needs, sauna , meditation, lots of prayers and so much more!)Fact: It’s in liver lungs and bones ( and in her skull) 
but this incredible mother of 2, has so much to live for and doesn’t take life for granted .
but this incredible mother of 2, has so much to live for and doesn’t take life for granted .Fact : About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.
Fact: Kat is in her Fourth round of chemo ( try going though this by yourself, during Covid 
her wonderful husband can’t be by her side)
her wonderful husband can’t be by her side)I asked Kat what wisdom would she share with us …
« women need to take their health more seriously, be mindful of what you’re eating and take time for yourself
« Prevention is key
« Listening to your intuition and your body!
« After you get a cancer diagnoses, make drastic changes in your lifestyle
« People can listen to the diagnosis but don’t buy into the prognosis. They told me I would only last 3 months without intervention. They didn’t even know if my body would respond to chemo. But here I Am today
A potter can only mold the clay when it lies completely in his hands.
We must leave people better than we found them.
Hug the hurt.
Befriend the lost.
Always forward, never back. Bill Degnan
A tall, cowboy hat donned gentleman, accompanied by his
sweet angelic wife walked into my office a couple years
ago to thank my boss and myself for the wonderful job we
did assisting them with finding their new local home; an
assisted living facility that catered to their ever changing
needs. Not only can I call Bill and Anne my friends, but
sweetly hail them family. Uncle Bill is always to the rescue
with kind and empathetic words. If he’s nursing a broken
heart, playing Santa on the phone at Christmas, or
encouraging others to grab Aging by the horns and show
them who’s boss. Uncle Bill is never at a loss for words and
that is one of the best parts of him.
What once was a Wild and Fearless man, now sits a Calm, Patient and Wise man. What has
aging taught Uncle Bill you ask? To honor the seven Gifts of Living.
Share. Give Advice to others. Have perspective. Give Comfort. Correction. Take time to Pray,
and always Forgive.
I’ve started listening to what Bill says..
As I age out of my thirties, and watch my oldest son graduate High School, I realize that
what Bills says really means something. Using these perspectives on life, I see what really
matters in life. Family, Forgiveness and love, the rest just accompanies you to make you
whole. Having denial over the inevitable won’t make it go away. We are all going to “get
old”, we are all going to get grey hair, wrinkles, and aches and pains. Well, us that are lucky
so make the most of it. Enjoy it. Aging isn’t granted to everyone. Between myself and Bill
were here to break through the stigmas of aging and pass along wisdom and ease into
accepting assistance.
Make a Bucket List
Just because your hair turned grey, you can still achieve your goals. The
reality is what you can do, not what you want to do. What you can do, is
decide if this is how you want my life to be, or do you want to leave the
responsibilities to my children? Make a plan. Bill Says,” Your children didn’t
decide what car you were going to drive, or what your career would be; Why
let them decide how you will age?” Did you travel the US and see the sights?
Do it. Did you go to a concert and hear your favorite song? Do it. When you sit
on your porch and look out at your life, decide if you like what is looking back
at you because it’s never too late to change it. Look back on happy memories,
look out at your family, the legacy that you leave behind, look into your
future and know that you were the one that decided where you will be taking
your boots off and hanging your hat up when your time comes…
🌼We saw this beautiful field and it made us appreciate where we live and our health. We thought we would stray a little from our facts and focus on positivity . We all may need a dose of it now .
🌼Did you know a recent study of 70,000 women proved a significantly lower risk of dying from major causes just from having a Positive Outlook like:
Heart Disease
Stroke
Cancer ( breast/ovarian)
Better stress management skills
longer life span
🌼Ways to do this you ask?
Practice gratitude, keep a journal, open yourself to humor, spend time with positive people. Practice positive self talk.
🌼Start every day on a positive note. 💛
Negative thinking can have the adverse affects; stress and emotional anger trigger processes in our brains that can be implicated in serious diseases.
Our one fact
Marigold Field in Edna Valley, Ca
– Marigold’s are known as the Herb of the sun 🌞
💛So stop enjoy the sunshine, and the flowers once in awhile! Trust us, it helps!
-Sadly, senior citizens are among the first to suffer from exposure to COVID-19. Living in close quarters is one of the highest contributing factors to exposure but the team from San Luis Obispo’s Elder Placement Professionals has prepared some guidelines to help ease concerns when it comes to choosing an assisted living facility.
The guidelines include:
- Questions to ask about the facility and COVID-19
- Questions to ask about the facility and its programs in general
- How to get the best service from professional resources
Questions about COVID-19
- How many residents and employees have tested positive for COVID-19? Ask about everyone: residents, staff, vendors, even visitors.
- Who is being tested and how often?
- What measures are being taken to prevent infection? Ask about sanitation practices, availability and use of PPE, including masks.
- How and when does the facility notify family when someone tests positive?
- Is the facility following the applicable Centers for Disease Control guidelines?
- What are the visitation policies? Many states and counties have lifted, or modified, the visitation ban. In the event of an outbreak, what alternatives to visiting in person are provided?
- What kind of COVID-19 prevention and care training has the staff received?
- Is the facility capable of providing adequate care for infected residents?
- What is the policy for allowing a resident who has been hospitalized with COVID-19 to return?
- Socializing is important to senior citizen’s mental and emotional health. How are important socializing programs being conducted? How is social distancing handled for meals and other activities such as exercise, entertainment and socializing?
- Is the staffing adequate?
The San Luis Obispo assisted living professionals have made it a point to be thoroughly familiar with the guidelines, regulations and best practices for COVID-19 safety and can help you prepare questions. The company works with assisted living facilities nationwide.
General questions about the facility and its programs
There are many important things to consider when selecting the right assisted living home. Along with the comforts of home such as good quality beds and furniture, healthy meals, staffing and medical concerns, activity programs rank high on the importance list.
Test the bed and furniture. Ask if you can have a meal before making up your mind. Prepare a list of questions related to your, or your family member’s medical conditions. Take a close look at the activity programs. Exercise, mental stimulation and socializing are important for a good quality of life.
- Are pets allowed and is there staff to help with pets if necessary?
- What social activities are available?
- Are faith-based activities available?
- Which meals are communal?
- Are field trips available?
- What kinds of exercise programs are available?
Getting the best from professional resources
Choosing the best assisted living home can be challenging in normal circumstances and even more so in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The professional services provided by the San Luis Obispo assisted living professionals are comprehensive, covering every aspect of settling contentedly into a new home.
The company works with facilities all across the United States and takes special efforts to match elders to the best living situation.
Elder Placement Professional’s free services include finding the best options and helping negotiate cost that fit your budget for:
- Home Care
- Residential Care Homes
- Retirement Communities
- Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s Care
- Assisted living nationwide
Elder Placement Professionals
1119 Palm St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 546-8777
