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Self care is not selfish
Information, training and tips that help you STAY HEALTHY AS A FAMILY CAREGIVER!
Physical self-care.
Tips on finding the time to eat well, rest, keep doctors’ appointments, exercise.
Mental well-being.
How to avoid burnout by reducing stress, fatigue, anxiety, guilt, loneliness.
Spiritual fitness.
Ways to help yourself believe that you are enough, you’re doing the best you can, and it is ok to ask for help.
Plant Food for Thought
Not only are plants aesthetically pleasing and it is said they can purify the air in our homes; they can also bring a sense of responsibility, independence and control to an elder who lives alone
Healthy Helpings
March is National Nutrition Month, which is a perfect time to think about your loved one and your own nutrition and eating habits.
Put Your Mind to the Test
It is no secret that doing crossword puzzles or brain teasers help keep our brains active and healthy, and medical research has actually shown that when people keep their brains active their thinking...
Don’t Forget the Music
Our bodies, even with dementia, can feel. Extensive neuroscience research has been done on music and memory with outstanding findings.
Information for All
First Step: Research the individual medical condition you are dealing with.
Wellness Wall Makeover
Some new features include categories to choose from based on the subject of the post, clickable posts with a small blurb of what you will see inside, and the homepage display of the most recent posts...
Ask an Expert
Have you been to all of the classes, seminars, informational programs about caregiving?? Are you still feeling a bit lost or alone?? Well today's post is about something that is better than any semin...
Beat the Heat with These Cool Tips
Summer safety, hot weather concerns, and how you can help as a
Don’t Wait … Communicate!
One of the best things we can do for our loved ones is to be open with their healthcare practitioners