Thoughtful reflections for navigating change, remembering what matters, and creating a life that feels like your own, grounded in Trisha’s decades of experience in health, education, personal growth, and coaching. Her forthcoming book, My Caregiving Essentials, will be released October 20, 2026. Learn more at trishajacobson.com.
In an emergency, love matters ...
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Hi, This week’s blog post is about the practical information families need to gather before an aging parent has a fall, hospitalization, or sudden change in care. Because the right information, in the right place, can make a hard moment a little less chaotic. You can read it here: [Before an Emergency: The Information Families Need to Have Ready] With love, PS Please forward this to anyone you know who is caring for an aging parent. It could be a lifesaver. |
A Matter of Magic
Thoughtful reflections for navigating change, remembering what matters, and creating a life that feels like your own, grounded in Trisha’s decades of experience in health, education, personal growth, and coaching. Her forthcoming book, My Caregiving Essentials, will be released October 20, 2026. Learn more at trishajacobson.com.
Hi, If you're new here, welcome! If you've been here for awhile, you may have noticed I’ve missed two weeks of blog posts. The truth is, sometimes life simply gets too full. Responsibilities pile up. People need us. Paperwork needs handling. Travel happens. Illness happens. Emotions move quietly, or not so quietly, underneath it all. And eventually, the body starts telling the truth. This week’s reflection is about exhaustion, slowing down, and learning to listen before we completely lose...
The first time Dad rode in an ambulance, he was living on his own and fell. His fall monitor activated EMS. He hit his head and wasn't able to answer any questions the EMTs or the ER staff asked him. We didn't have any of his medical information organized in a way that would support the emergency staff in giving him the best are and contacting his family. That incident scared me. It inspired me to create the Refrigerator Emergency Kit. It contains all the information a healthcare provider...
Hi, This week’s reflection is about taking care of others, guilt, exhaustion, and the quiet permission to take care of yourself too. Read the full post here:https://www.amatterofmagic.com/blog/everything-is-being-handled-so-why-cant-i-rest#/ With love, Trisha