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03/10/2026

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03/10/2026

03/10/2026

Even when the path gets tiring, the things that light up your heart are always worth holding on to. 💛

03/09/2026

“We save compliments for special occasions, but life is a special occasion. The world is drowning in criticism and starving for genuine praise. If you see someone’s light, tell them. Don’t assume they know. Most people are walking around wondering if they matter. Be the voice that confirms that they do.”

- Vex King

Drop a ❤️ if you are willing.

03/09/2026

03/08/2026

Happy Women’s Day to all women out there. 🩷🩷

03/08/2026

Accessibility supports our independence, maintains our dignity and allows us to feel welcome in our community.💕

Not about looks, about dignity.

Picture this.

You’re standing at the counter, ready to pay for your new phone.
You tap your card.
The screen flashes: Insert card.

So you follow the prompts, choose your account, enter your PIN, confirm the amount, press OK. Easy, right?

Now imagine you can’t see the screen, or your hands tremble from Parkinson’s.
Maybe you’re a senior whose eyes struggle in the bright store lights or you get overwhelmed with tech.

What was effortless a moment ago now means one of two things:
You leave without making your purchase, or you hand your bank card and your PIN to a stranger to do for you.

A terminal with no physical buttons to push, no tactile markers.
Just a smooth, shiny screen that “looks” modern has created a barrier instead of removing barriers.

The old keypads worked for everyone. Colour-coded buttons, raised symbols, on the Enter, Correction and Cancel buttons. There is also a tactile dot on the #5 so one can navigate the pin pad. These small details gave independence, privacy and dignity to everyone.

When function is replaced by fashion, we quietly close the door on someone’s ability to participate.

Accessibility isn’t about looks. It’s about dignity and having independence.
If your payment terminals still have buttons, keep them. That’s what accessibility looks like and that’s how everyone feels welcome.



Photo description
The photo on the right is a digital, flat screen payment terminal and the photo on the left is a manual terminal with physical buttons.

03/08/2026

Take time to pause and restore your energy.✨

Rest used to feel like something I had to earn after everything else was finished. But life doesn’t really work that way when you’re carrying a lot.

Some days my version of rest is simple. Walking through the door after a long day and letting the weight of it all drop. Falling asleep earlier than planned. Setting something down that can wait until tomorrow.

The work still matters to me. The long hours, the responsibilities, the people depending on me. I show up for all of that.

But I’m learning that rest isn’t the opposite of the process.
It’s part of it.

Sometimes the most responsible thing we can do for ourselves is pause long enough to restore the energy it takes to keep going.

What does rest look like for you?

🔥 Annie

03/08/2026

May you find a balance between caring for yourself and caring for others.⚖️

You all deserve better support and respect.

Please tag and share any resources or wisdom for those in the thick of this experience 🫂

03/07/2026

The switch to daylight saving time ⏰ can be especially tough for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Caregivers can ease the transition by using these helpful tips.

03/06/2026

Shiyazhí, a reminder in case your mind is playing tricks on you today: You matter. You're important. You're loved. And your presence on this earth makes a difference whether you see it or not. You're going to be okay 🤎