Watch this video for a list of some organizations seeking money, supplies, and volunteers to help with the disaster relief effort in Los Angeles, California. The deadly fires have left entire communities completely destroyed, and the need is enormous. If you're able to help, please do.

There are many organizations battling the wildfires and working in disaster relief that are in need of donations. Visit Charity Navigator to find nonprofits with top ratings, to make sure your donations have the greatest impact. https://www.charitynavigator.org/

American Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/
World Central Kitchen. https://wck.org/
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation https://supportlafd.org/
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank https://www.lafoodbank.org/
Pasadena Humane https://pasadenahumane.org/
#LosAngelesWildfires #Donate

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Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can be exhausting and overwhelming. It's important to learn to ask for help, and say "YES" when it's offered, even if the person filling in does tasks a bit differently than you.

Watch this episode to learn a SMART way to ask for help. Developed in the 1980s by George Doran for achieving goals, the SMART acronym stands for Specific, Measurable, Assignable, Realistic and Time Related. You have a much better chance of getting help if you have a list of tasks ready, and you are very clear about exactly what needs to be done, and by when. It's equally important to pick the right person for each job; align your ask with their interests and comfort level.

Today's guest is Deb Hallisey, a caregiver advocate and certified dementia practitioner at Advocate for Mom and Dad https://advocateformomanddad.com/
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The New Year provides all of us with a fresh start. It’s a great time to take a good look at your life and make some changes—big or small—if you're not happy with what you see.

Watch this short preview of what we'll be covering in 2025 on "Still Time for Joy". You'll hear from experts about advocating for yourself as a caregiver, carving out time for your own mental and physical well-being—despite your busy schedule—and getting out in nature to strengthen your body and soothe your soul.

We'll try our hands at art and music just for fun, deepen connections with supportive friends and family, and limit the drama through better boundaries.

"Still Time for Joy" Host Sandra Levine shares some images of her beloved sunflowers from her garden, that brought her so much joy this past year, even bringing sunshine to the show's set—miraculously, all the way into December.
Happy New Year to all of you from all of us at "Still Time for Joy"!

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