It might be better to think of grief as a swinging pendulum rather than specific stages that every person will go through as they process their loss, says Amy Sloboda, manager of the Grief Counseling Center of Hosparus Health. There may be occasions in the grieving process when … [Read more...] about Finding Your Way Through Grief: What to Expect from Yourself and Others
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Give Yourself a Lift
If you or your loved one is suffering from severe arthritis in the knees and hips, and standing up from a seated position has become virtually impossible, it may be time to consider a lift chair. A lift chair is a basic recliner that uses machine power to raise the seat to an … [Read more...] about Give Yourself a Lift
Soothe Your Soles
If difficulty walking is keeping you from certain activities, Bobbie Kayser, a physical therapist with Frazier Rehab, says the best first step is to check in with your physician. Whether you experience unsteadiness, weakness, or pain, Kayser says a doctor visit "will save a lot … [Read more...] about Soothe Your Soles
Finding Your Way Through Grief: What is Normal?
Disbelief and sadness are the two most common feelings associated with grief. Numbness or a dreamy sensation of shock may be your mind's way of protecting you from reality for a time. Sadness can be the lingering black-hole feeling in the pit of your stomach, and it may show … [Read more...] about Finding Your Way Through Grief: What is Normal?
Caregiver Circle: Tune Into Happiness
With many positive health benefits, music may be the best tool a caregiver can use. "Music has the ability to improve social interactions, enhance mood, increase communication in individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's as well as reduce anxiety and stress," says Elisabeth … [Read more...] about Caregiver Circle: Tune Into Happiness