Do you have an aging parent or partner with declining health? Each person has a unique situation and navigating the journey to the end of life is challenging. Explore the complex issues you may encounter when assisting the elderly and discover strategies and resources to manage successfully. Understand the key legal issues and documents relevant to elder care. Learn about the differences in medical insurance, and the different types of housing/medical assistance available to the elderly. Learn how to provide support to an elderly person with medical visits, medications, and gain basic knowledge of common medical issues of the elderly. Compare the potential role of hospice or palliative care. Develop an understanding of the challenges of caregiving, emotional impacts, and family dynamics that can occur.

Since you may still be stuck at home, what better time to create a simpler, more conscious sanctuary? Letting go of extraneous Stuff frees you to create an environment that serves the present and future you, instead of keeping you stuck in the past. Get the tips, tools, inspiration, and motivation you need to clear your clutter and to prevent its recurrence. We¿ll take on heirloom overload, paper piles, photo albums, overflowing closets. You will learn when to use the Swiss Cheese approach and how to implement the Marie Kondo toss-a-thon. In the third session we will also cover easy ways to enliven the flow of energy (chi) in your home, so it feels fresher and more comfortable, using your own examples. Expect to do some homework between sessions. Instructor has years of experience in down-sizing, feng shui and color consulting."

What is Circumstantial Depression? Do You Have It? How Is Circumstantial Depression Different From Other Forms Of Depression? This class tackles some very hard details and issues surrounding Circumstantial Depression and features open class discussions and dialog.

We will make a 2-layered soap with dried botanicals, colorants and essential oils. You will leave the class knowing how to make both a one and a two-layered soap with essential oils, botanicals and colorants. We will discuss the different soap molds as well. Just in time to make holiday and birthday gifts for friends and family! This is a demonstration-only class.

Are you rushing through your life on automatic pilot, afraid you’re missing out on what’s really important? Mindfulness offers awareness of the present moment without judgment. It brings peace, freedom from anxiety, and acceptance. Invite happiness into your heart and mind by releasing worry and banishing your own inner critic. In addition to mindfulness practices, learn how to meditate. Studies show that meditation reduces rates of cognitive decline and dementia while it improves focus and attention. In fact, MRI studies show that the brains of long-term meditators are 7 years younger than the brains of non-meditators of the same age. Diane will teach you easy techniques in this life-enhancing class.

Discover all you need to know to pack the perfect clothes for you next trip. Learn exactly how to develop a wardrobe that will serve you for every climate, budget, and style. Careful choices lead to lighter packing. Travel confidently with a culturally appropriate, comfortable and easy wardrobe.

Discover the basics of essential oils including safety, common uses, and practical recipes in this workshop. We will explore the characteristics and benefits of some of the most common essential oils. You will also learn about the powerful immune boosting properties of essential oils and how to improve your own immune system to stay healthy this fall.

You have 30 minutes to get out, what do you do? There may be a fire, flood, natural disaster or medical emergency. Don't panic, follow your plan. Determine now what you will do and take depending on the amount of time you have to vacate. Learn how to organize your vital information in a Grab & Go binder and/or easily convert everything to electronic documents including photo albums and scrap books. Then back it all up to the Cloud. Discover local evacuation routes, useful free apps and multiple tips. Create your own Go Bags, Backpacks & Bins. Save your Family, Valuables and your Life!