Joan Y Edwards

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Joan Y. Edwards is author/illustrator of folktale Flip Flap Floodle, a happy little duck who never gives up on his song even in the Mr. Fox's belly. She is author of 4RV Publishing's Joan's Elder Care Guide. It is full of practical hints and resources to promote healing and make caregiving easier. She has published 80 Gospel-Based Crossword Puzzles for Year A, B, and C. She has a Master of Education. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and Charlotte Writers Club. She enjoys watching humorous mysteries, like Columbo and Monk. Time at home, beach and mountain with family and friends energizes her..

Reblog: “Elderly Suicide: The Risks, Detection, And How To Help” by Aging in Place.org

In an article on Aging in Place, an titled, “Elderely Suicide: The Risks, Detection, and How to Help by Aging in Place.org says:

Everyone is under a lot of stress today because of the Corona Virus and other diseases, unrest all over the world. We all need to monitor our family and friends as best we can to help them so they do not even think of committing suicide. In case this article might help you or someone you love, I’ve posted the first paragraph and a link to read the rest.

Suicide rates have increased by more than 30 percent since 1999 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). States that have seen the largest increases include Utah, Wyoming, Kansas, South Carolina, Vermont, and New Hampshire, among several others. Nevada was the only state reporting a decrease, and that was by only by 1 percent.

National Caregivers of America in https://www.ncoa.org/article/suicide-and-older-adults-what-you-should-know tells you to call or text 988 if you or someone you love is pondering suicide. This article gives you more information and ways to help prevent suicide.

To help caregivers find practical solutions to every day problems read: Joan’s Elder Care Guide

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Writing, Inspiration

1	Carol Baldwin, Author Extraordinaire
2	“The Golden Chain of Friendship” by Helen Steiner Rice
3	Questions to Ask Before You Sign a Contract with a Publisher
4	Interview with Bill Harvey, Cartoonist
5	Don’t Tell God How Big Your Problem Is; Tell Your Problem How Big Your God Is – Author Unknown
6	50 Publishers Who Accept Unsolicited Manuscripts
7	Appian Way, Queen of Long-Distance Roads, 312 BC
8	God’s Emergency Phone List
9	How to Draw in Two-Point Perspective
10	Barbara Lunow, Author – Whistle for a Possum
11	"Let’s Face It – English Is a Crazy Language" by Richard Lederer
12	Good Self-Publishing Companies for Ebooks, Paperbacks, and Comics
13	Prayers for Writers and Patron Saint of Writers
14	What Makes Your Dreams Come True?
15	Ten Minutes a Day to Good Writing Using Seven Senses
16	What Signals Someone Loves You? What Means You Love Someone?
17	What Shoes Would Your Main Character Wear?
18	A Tribute to My Mother, Ethel D. Meyer
19	Lynn Harris, Intriguing Young Adult and Adult Fiction Writer
20	God Will Show You How by Mary L. Kupferle public domain