Yep, caregiver weight gain is a thing. If you find the numbers spiraling up on your scale—you’re not alone. Taking care of a loved one is as equally rewarding as it is stressful. So, it’s easy to understand how caregivers may lose sight of their own health when they are preoccupied with taking care of their loved one’s daily needs….
Changing Your Diet May Help There is a lot to consider before adding vitamin and mineral supplements to your diet. Like most adults, you are probably bombarded with information about these types of supplements. So, do vitamins have health benefits? That is a question that is best discussed with your health care provider to determine what would be recommend for…
The immune system is the body’s way of fighting off infections. It takes a variety of minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins to fuel or bodies and keep our natural lines of defense strong. A simple and delicious way to get your nutrients is to enjoy a yummy bowl of soup. There are so many wonderful vegetables and flavors to explore when…
Mark your calendar, it’s National Glaucoma Awareness Month and a great time to schedule a dilated eye exam for your senior loved one. If caught on time, blindness can be avoided. Knowledge is Power As a caregiver to your loved one, it is important to learn as much as you can about Glaucoma, also called “the silent thief of sight,”…
You do all that you can do to help your loved one have the best life that they are able to have based upon their circumstances. Helping with their needs for daily living is paramount but also consider the importance of what can be done to improve their life’s quality and joy. Sometimes it can be simple and easy things…
The holidays are meant for fun-times with loved ones, family meals, and gift-giving. Sadly, this Christmas will be less than ideal for most of us. Public officials have asked Americans to social distance to prevent the further spread of novel coronavirus. For seniors, social distancing compounded by Holiday Blues could make the holidays even lonelier. More than one-third of senior…
The world has changed in the past seven months, and the in-person events and gatherings we had been used to have been either cancelled or postponed due to the pandemic. With the gradual reopening of workplaces and schools, and the autumn/winter holidays upon us, states and communities are finding new ways forward. As we look towards celebrating holidays and milestones,…
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the official declaration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. Originated in 1986 by the American Cancer Society as a promotion to encourage preventative mammograms as part of early detection, it was recognized nationwide when Senate Joint Resolution 310 was ratified and signed into law on October 11, 1990 by…
Every single day, we have the daunting task of trying to decide what we’re going to cook for dinner. Sometimes we’re just feeding ourselves; other times we’re feeding our whole families. The choice ultimately comes down to: 1. Do I need to go to the grocery store? 2. Do I even have time to cook? 3. Should I just order…
We recently wrote a blog about foods that are great for brain health and can actually improve your overall brain health and decrease mental decline. Some foods, however, can do the exact opposite, and you may not even realize that eating them could be contributing to the fogginess you’re feeling on a day-to-day basis. What is brain fog, you ask?…
