Vacation For the Caregiver: JUST DO IT
Vacation For The Caregivers “JUST DO IT” This is an article written by Greg Pledge, who cares for his mother in Ontario, Canada. I am writing this article with hopes that I will reach as many of...
View ArticleOur Beloved Pets – February
Happy Valentine’s Day! I received a lovely note from one of our readers this morning in response to this week’s newsletter. In the newsletter, I had mentioned that some people (myself included this...
View Article5 Essential Skills For A Caregiver of a Loved One With Dementia
5 Essential Skills For a Caregiver of a Loved One With Dementia It can be a substantial challenge for both novice and experienced caregivers when it comes to providing specialist dementia care....
View ArticleIf Cabin Pressure is Lost Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First
You’ve heard it every time you fly. “In case there is a loss in cabin pressure, yellow oxygen masks will deploy from the ceiling compartment located above you…..Please make sure to secure your own...
View ArticleBack To…
It’s September, which brings out advertisements for all things related to going back to school. It’s a time to get “back to” more than just school. September brings a return to routines that may have...
View ArticleTaking Care of Yourself
I recently completed a “Savvy Caregiver” class offer by Alzheimer’s Orange County. I’d heard good things about the six-week class, but I wasn’t sure what I’d think of it. The class was 2 ½ hours once...
View ArticleCaregivers: How to Maintain your Health Despite this Taxing Job
Being a caregiver has its rewards, but it can certainly take its toll on someone’s body and mind. Between the mental and physical strains, caregivers report such issues as insomnia, poor eating...
View ArticleUsing Writing as Self-Care for Intentional Living
Using Writing as Self-care by Diana Raab Diana Raab, PhD is an author, poet and speaker who also teaches classes on memoir writing. Her book, Writing for Bliss: A Seven-Step Plan for Telling Your...
View ArticleTop 7 Wellness Getaways that Are Good for Your Soul
Guest article by Lena HemsworthThough modern life has many advantages, it has also brought a lot of stress with it. We live cheap, quick, and easy, without stopping to smell the roses and without...
View ArticleThe Importance of Taking Care of Yourself as You Age
*I’m pleased to be partnering with UnitedHealthcare for a series of articles on items of interest to us as we move into retirement age. The partnership is sponsored but as always, my opinions are my...
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