I always talk to people on elevators. One day I was talking to a dear old lady who told me she was lonely. She had reared several children, but now they were scattered, her husband had died, and she lived alone. She said it wasn’t so bad until she sat down to eat: “Eating just by … [Read more...] about Feeling Lonely? How To Take A Step Forward
Caregiver Resources
Relax! The summer issue is here
I love a lazy river.You are floating without doing anything at all.You are wet enough to be cool.You can see changing scenery along the way.You are unable to make things go faster or slower, so you accept where you are. To me, it’s the definition of relaxing. Accepting … [Read more...] about Relax! The summer issue is here
Sync Up Body Rhythms With A Touch Of Morning Sunshine
The sun and our body rhythms Our body’s circadian rhythm, or ability to sync our internal body clock to the environment, depends on the sun to help regulate several body functions. As we have evolved as a species, the sun has played a critical role in developing biological … [Read more...] about Sync Up Body Rhythms With A Touch Of Morning Sunshine
Involve Them In Daily Chores
Patience, patience, patience is needed when caregiving. There are many things that I could probably do faster; however, I let them do it. It gives purpose and meaning in their life to help out. Even if it’s not the way I would do it, I let them help. My mom will help fold … [Read more...] about Involve Them In Daily Chores
Keep Protein In Balance
A friend recently said to me, “I’ve never been told to eat so much protein in my entire life.” And it’s true: it is nearly impossible to avoid social media content or news reports about the need for people, particularly menopausal women, to add protein to their diets. Even if … [Read more...] about Keep Protein In Balance