motivation
The Bittersweet Pursuit of Revenge
There is a certain logic in wanting to seek revenge. After all, it’s a matter of righting a wrong. However, despite the immediate appeal of avenging an injustice, be aware. The overall experience of exacting revenge may be thwart with long term and negative consequences. So, before you embark on your quest for sweet (or
Update Your Caregiving Toolkit
Over time, you have gathered and developed a set of tools you use to help you manage your daily caregiving responsibilities – from calendar and household management to healthcare management and the daily support needed by your loved ones. In recent years, technology has added additional complexity to your caregiving responsibilities with new tools and
How Much Sleep Do You Really Need Each Night?
Sure, you’re eating your vegetables and fruits and squeezing in exercise at least 20 minutes a day, but are you getting enough sleep, too? The National Sleep Foundation’s latest sleep recommendations, published March 2015 in the journal Sleep Health, may make you want to think twice about skimping on essential shut-eye. Sleep is key to your physical health and
Lifestyle Tweaks To Help Ward Off Dementia
New research shows a dramatic increase in deaths from Alzheimer’s disease, with the number climbing from 16.5 per 100,000 Americans to 25.4 per 100,000 between 1999 and 2014. Specifically, some 5.2 million Americans suffer from the disease, with nearly 94,000 dying of it in 2014. That number is only expected to rise as the elderly
Surprising Facts About Dizziness and Vertigo
Many of us have found ourselves asking the question, be it on ordinary days or in times of illness, “Why am I dizzy?” While dizzy spells can be uncomfortable, it probably won’t surprise you to learn that occasional dizziness is very common in adults. But you may not have suspected that vertigo — a related
Winning Ways To Power Up Your Brain
You have the power to define your life. Just how much you accomplish depends largely on how well you control your attitude and behavior. To avoid the emotional pitfalls that derail success, develop the mental fortitude to effectively manage what you say, do, and feel. Stay the course by powering up your brain to act
Fall Bounty
Confession. I’m giddy with the idea of fall cooking and warm nourishment. As summer slips away and cooler days become colder days, my appetite longs for cozier meals like a bowl of warm soup rich with vegetables fresh from harvest. Even the colors of fall leaves seem to share the colors of squashes, pumpkins, onions,
It’s Up To You To Manage Your Health
Being proactive about your health has never been more important. The health care system in the United States is set up brilliantly to prevent you from dying and for maximizing profits of all parties involved. In fact, the United States spends more money by a wide margin than any other country on health care. Our
Important Family Conversations
In 1789, Ben Franklin said, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” But, we are MUCH more likely to discuss taxes with our family members than we are to discuss topics related to aging and end of life. What do you talk about at your family dinners? If you are like most
How to Keep Seniors Safe During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Our elderly loved ones, particularly those living in nursing homes and under assisted senior care, are more susceptible to Covid-19, so they have to take extra precautions. If you have a senior family member or are taking care of an elderly patient, here are essential safety precautions to help keep your loved one protected during