News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
As the holiday season approaches, gift giving may be foremost on our minds. But we may be wondering how do we give in the most uncertain of times? The definition of gift is an item given without any expectation of payment. A gift is something special given to friends, family members, or loved ones. It… Read more Giving the Gift of a Vaccine
“Every disability conceals a vocation, if only we can find it, which will turn the necessity to glorious gain.” – C.S. Lewis, British writer and theologian. As C.S. Lewis, who is British writer and theologian, said, “Every disability conceals a vocation, if only we can find it, which will turn the necessity to glorious gain.”… Read more My Guide Ripley
Jumbo shrimp, silent scream, and good grief are all examples of commonly used oxymorons. Returning to the “new normal” could also be considered an oxymoron yet it is a phrase we’re hearing constantly, especially as we continue to navigate the global pandemic. However, the reality is COVID-19 has been anything but normal as we have… Read more Adapting to Changes through Self Compassion
“Alexa play my favorite song,” is a phrase many households are familiar with, especially as smart devices become more widely available. During the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone quickly had to adapt to using technology in new ways. Whether it was working from home, online school, or hosting virtual family gatherings, each one of us used technology… Read more Technology for Older Adults
Isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and depression are common emotions especially during this last year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic showed us how deeply we long to connect and be in community with others. One demographic of our community that was hit especially hard by COVID-19 were adults in the aging community. Many experienced isolation on… Read more New Partnership Leads to New Resource Connections for Aging Adults