Gratitude is the first word that comes to mind this time of year. Gratitude is defined as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” This Thanksgiving, I am giving thanks for health and happiness. I am thankful all our clients are as healthy as they can be and our caregivers are helping them…
By: RJWBarnabas Behavioral Health Center This holiday season will be one like no other. Whether you can’t see family or friends because of the pandemic, or you’ve lost someone, the upcoming holidays will be hard for so many. Do not despair- there are actions you can take to minimize the feelings of sadness, loneliness, and grief. Before the Holidays: Remind…
Being a family caregiver is one of the most selfless jobs. One in five Americans is a family caregiver. This means more than 53 million people are providing unpaid care to another adult. The prevalence of caregiving has risen to 19.2% in May of 2020, a marked increase from 16.6% in 2015. This is an increase of over 8 million…
Diabetics have a lot to worry about. Blood sugar, glucose, diet and activity levels all impact how the disease affects the body. Diabetes can affect all systems in the body. Glucose, a type of sugar in the blood, thickens it—think of a sticky syrup that clings to everything. This thickening of the blood can cause damage and blockages in small…
Invisible wounds of war are injuries that veterans receive that can’t be seen on the outside. They affect their mental health, their caregivers and their families. Dr. Heidi Kraft, clinical director at San Diego-based PsychArmor Institute and a Navy veteran, addressed these issues in a special webinar about invisible wounds of war that impact veterans as they age and how…
**Editor’s Note: This is part of an informational series called Notes from the Nurse to increase awareness and understanding of health or clinical issues that could impact our clients and their families. More than 463 million people are living with diabetes, and of those, 136 million of them are over the age of 65, according to The International Diabetes Federation’s World Diabetes…
