Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when you’re responsible for their well-being on a daily basis. The demands of caregiving can often lead to exhaustion and burnout, which is why respite care plays a crucial role in providing much-needed relief. In this blog post, we will explore five reasons Read More
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How To Have More Good Days
Chronic pain not only affects the body, but it also affects emotions, relationships, and the mind. It can cause anxiety and depression, which can worsen the pain. These tips can help you cope with the changes accompanying growing older and live life to the fullest. Exercise – while it may seem counterintuitive, movement helps reduce Read More
Can A Puzzle A Day Keep Dementia at Bay?
January is National Puzzle Month Put simply, a puzzle poses a problem to be solved. The problem-solving process is a cognitive exercise –Puzzles do have therapeutic value! Simple puzzles open the door for reminiscing and discussing fond memories, in addition to having a good sense of accomplishment when the last piece is placed. Each person Read More
Long Term Care Insurance? Don’t wait too long to use your benefits
Under most long-term care policies, you are eligible for benefits when you can’t do at least 2 out of six “Activities of daily living”, called ADLs on your own or suffer from Dementia or other cognitive impairment. Many policyholders delay utilizing benefits for many reasons: fear of the unknown, wanting to maintain control over their Read More
Family caregivers can benefit from journaling
Journaling is an excellent way to calm your mind, focus on yourself, taking the time to connect, pause and listen to what your own needs/thoughts and feelings are. You don’t have to be a good writer (or even a good speller) to get something out of the practice of journaling. All you need is a Read More