There are several substantial benefits many veterans and their families are eligible for, but may not be aware of, such as the Aid and Attendance Special Pension. Aid and Attendance is a LIFETIME pension for qualified veterans and spouses who need personal care. The benefit helps cover the cost of home care, adult day care, Read More
Human to Human Connection – We All Need It
From a warm handshake to sympathetic hug, we crave real human contact, which is necessary for human beings to thrive and has emotional and physical health benefits. Physiologically, not having a social support system is actually a source of chronic stress for our bodies, which raises risk of cardiovascular disease and other challenges to health Read More
Getting and staying fit and active with chronic conditions
If it’s been a long while since your senior got up from their favorite TV-watching perch to exercise, then we have some tips for you. No excuses accepted, even if they grapple with chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis or high cholesterol or high blood pressure. Step one is easy: confer with Read More
Self-Care Reminder for Family Caregiver’s – April is Stress Awareness Month.
As a family caregiver, you NEED to prioritize yourself so that you can be there for your loved one. Self-care is about giving ourselves relief when we feel overwhelmed. Self-care is not indulgent, self-care is real and it matters- More Than You Think! Self-care does not need to be expensive or time consuming; here are Read More
How Watching A Sunrise or Sunset Can Improve Your Health
Today, so many of us have our electronics constantly in our face and we are so focused on being connected that we are actually disconnected in areas that are most important. Making a point to watch a sunrise or sunset everyday is a wonderful way to not only relax it will also improve your mental Read More