by Sharon Tregoning | Aug 12, 2019 | Aged care, Personal Journey, Training
We hear a lot these days that self care matters and that it’s important. Sometimes it feels like we say it as a throw away line, “Yes, I look after myself, I nurture me, I make time for me.”But do we really? And do we really know why it matters? Here’s 5 reasons why... by Sharon Tregoning | Dec 19, 2018 | Dying, Dying & Death, Personal Journey
Christmas has no religious significance for me, but we used to celebrate it lots in times gone by – it was all about family. The last few years we have not really celebrated…it just hasn’t felt the same/right since quite a few of our loved ones died. We also... by Sharon Tregoning | May 29, 2018 | Dying & Death, Personal Journey
Facebook is one of those things that can be a double edged sword. It can enhance communication and connectedness to one another, but it can also damage these, too. Particularly in the dying and death spaces. Here’s my top tips for effectively using Facebook at this... by Sharon Tregoning | Jan 22, 2018 | Dying, Dying & Death, Grief, Personal Journey
Ahhhhhh, grief, you’re a funny bugger!! Most of the time you’re just there, sitting in the background & then all of a sudden, BAM, there’s the spotlight full on & the tears stream. I’ve gotten to the stage, where for the most part, grief doesn’t overwhelm... by Sharon Tregoning | May 24, 2017 | Dying, Dying & Death, Palliative Care, Personal Journey
Today’s post for National Palliative Care Week 2017 is all centred on the above…know that your end journey or sharing it with a loved one will cover all of these aspects and probably multiple times. Today marks four years since my Mum got to meet her first great... by Sharon Tregoning | Feb 27, 2017 | Dying, Dying & Death, Personal Journey
Yes, you read that title correctly. You see, it’s kind of a weird day for me. Humour me, if you will… My Mum had a thing about loo paper and making sure she didn’t run out. Mum was born during the Great Depression and for a lot of people in her... 