When you or a loved one needs to navigate life in a wheelchair or scooter, accessibility becomes everything. And beyond the challenges of everyday life at home (Can you get around your house? Can you get into the bathroom?), getting out to go anywhere for fun or a mental break … [Read more...] about Accessible Outings
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How This Granddaughter Engages Her Loved Ones And Manages Caregiver Stress
Natasha Reece has been acting as a caregiver for her grandfather, Jerry Whelan, who has frontotemporal dementia, since November 2020 after his wife, Alma, was admitted to the hospital with COVID-19. The family looked into hiring outside help, but the costs were quite high. It … [Read more...] about How This Granddaughter Engages Her Loved Ones And Manages Caregiver Stress
Invite Nature To Your Doorstep
After an especially cold and snowy winter, spring beckons us outside. Its smells, sights, sounds, textures, and tastes offer us countless chances to enjoy its beauty. These rich experiences don’t just boost our mood and health — they also exercise our body’s sensory system, which … [Read more...] about Invite Nature To Your Doorstep
Let The Music Play And Improve Your Mood
Music has the ability to stir our emotions and awaken deep memories. Have you ever noticed that listening to your favorite song, singing in the shower, or drumming along on the dashboard just makes you feel good? Research shows that listening to music can give you a positive … [Read more...] about Let The Music Play And Improve Your Mood
The Great (Local) Parklands Of Floyds Fork Are Calling…And You Must Go
“To sit in the shade of a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment,” says Jane Austen’s character Fanny in Mansfield Park. Research continues to support the sage advice to get outside and clear our hearts and minds. Blood pressure, heart rate, and stress … [Read more...] about The Great (Local) Parklands Of Floyds Fork Are Calling…And You Must Go