As we age, our bodies and minds may not function as smoothly as they once did. For the elderly with dementia, this can be especially challenging. However, staying active and engaged can greatly improve their quality of life. So, what are some recommended activities for our beloved seniors with dementia? First and foremost, let’s address […]
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Stress is a natural and normal reaction that your body has to any change that requires an adjustment or response. In short, anything outside of the status quo is going to cause stress. Even just thinking about something abnormal or different can cause stress. And when our body is stressed, it will respond emotionally, physically,
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Alternative Treatment Options For Depression Basically, this means anything other than prescribed medications. Here are some things you may consider trying if you are not ready to take prescribed medications or if the medications you are taking are not as effective as you may like. 1. Herbal remedies. Although often NOT FDA approved, many have
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Navigating Crisis: Finding Positivity Amidst Adversity Being human, we all experience bad days, bad weeks…some may even say a bad year. Right now, the WORLD is going through a crisis. We are involved in something that no one has ever really seen before. And even though this may seem scary, there is a lot of
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Has your world been turned upside down in the past few months? Have you lost your job/income? Or maybe it’s your spouse/boyfriend/girlfriend…Are you struggling and worried about making ends meet? Are the kids driving you nuts? Are you missing the outside and your aimless walking around the store just to see people and buy things
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During this time of “social distancing” when it’s easy to get wrapped up in all the negative thoughts of the things we’ve lost, it’s important to remain grateful for all the many wonderful things we still have. Below is a list of a few things we can all do to practice gratitude: Smile More Call
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Hope is “an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one’s life or the world at large.” We are in a pandemic. And I don’t think there is a single person out there who can tell us when this will end. Or
