by April Allman | Dec 27, 2020 | COVID-19, Mental Health
During this pandemic, I am very conscious of wearing my mask and hope everyone else is too. In normal times, I encourage people not to wear masks that disguise who they really are. Generally, we can recognize masks. We have a sense that our brother or sister is...
by April Allman | Nov 20, 2020 | COVID-19, Today's Transitions Now, Wellness
Finding accessible entertainment for our loved ones who have limited mobility is more important than ever in the current age of COVID-19. Here are some ideas for keeping our loved ones involved and energized. SIMPLE BALLOON Katherine Autin, founder of Parkinson...
by April Allman | Oct 5, 2020 | Career, COVID-19
I find myself glancing at my phone constantly, nervously checking for texts, posts, IMs, emails … anything … any sign of connection. I admit to having fragile feelings when things don’t work out. I console myself with thoughts like: “It’s just as well. There was...
by April Allman | Sep 13, 2020 | COVID-19, Mental Health, Wellness
This year has brought changes to the way we interact, how we travel, and even to how we move about in our shared physical spaces. But change can hit us personally in small moments, too. Imagine me, standing in aisle 24 at Home Depot with employee Jose, asking him for...
by April Allman | Jul 27, 2020 | COVID-19, Family
Although Angel Hamilton (pictured also with husband Dustin) was a stay-at-home mom to her two sons, Christian, 4, and Isaiah, 2, prior to the pandemic, she has had to adjust her routine and expectations. One day, the history books will include paragraphs about the...
by April Allman | Jul 25, 2020 | COVID-19, Family
As the pandemic began, Melanie House-Mansfield, pictured with husband William, continued to be a high school theater instructor, as well as provide preschool activities and speech therapy protocols for her 4-year-old son, Israel. One day, the history books will...
