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Reba Wisser, Certified Life Coach, 305-793-9152
Does your mom have her red/red lipstick.
“Lonely Mom Syn- Now is the time for us to come together
drome” aka “alone- and help mom. Sure she may be experienc-
ness”? Families ing those physical aches and pains, moving
today are often spread slower than before, loss of loved ones/
distances apart and friends, not always feeling good, some-
daily lives are con- times loss of independence whether it be
sumed with so many getting around or caring for oneself and
responsibilities. Even sometimes just in a “rut”…but we can ask
with all our modern technology and cell “What can I do to help my loved one not
phones…loneliness in the elderly has risen feel lonely or sad?” And then make a plan
to epidemic levels.
of “real possibilities” to put into action for
There is no reason that those of us entering them to feel a sense of purpose, a part of
the last third of our lives cannot continue something and see that brightness again in
our journey being optimistic and enthusi- each new day.
astic. It can surely be a time to seek new It is with my open heart and empathetic
opportunities, renew life, re-invent and/or ear that my own journey takes me to this
continue ones’ passions and purposes of stage in my life. When family members and
life.
caregivers can’t be in two places at once,
Not too many generations ago, families I can be that advocate/advisor you can
lived closer to each other and not only trust to talk with mom about her feelings,
shared their lives, but gained wisdom from to identify and help find resolve for her to
the elders and everlasting experiences and feel happy and alive again. I will work to
memories. This bonding was so important encourage and
for all family members and the elders felt facilitate their needs
purpose and looked forward to times to- and yours.
gether. It was my grandma who looked for- Call for complimen-
ward to my visits and mine to hers. Besides tary session one on
being my grandma, she was my friend and one, video chat or by
confidant. We spent hours baking, laugh- phone.
ing, sharing and even making a mess. We
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18 Reba Wisser
Certified Life Coach
(305) 793-9152
momno1@bellsouth.net