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3 Simple Ways to Get a Good Night's Sleep and Stop Counting Sheep

Posted by Valerie Henderson on Mon Nov 16 2020

If you’re reading this, we’re guessing you occasionally have trouble getting enough shut-eye at night. Well, join the bleary-eyed, exhausted crowd. A whopping 75% of adults in the U.S. have difficulty falling asleep, wake up too early, or both. And the older we get, the more unattainable a great night of sleep feels. Fortunately, we have three simple solutions for a more satisfying slumber. Read More

The Weather Outside is Frightful: 6 Tips for Keeping Loved Ones Safe as the Temperatures Drop

Posted by Chad Birt on Tue Dec 22 2020

The winter season is a time for hot chocolate, building snowmen, and celebrating the holidays, but it also presents unique hazards for seniors. Freezing temperatures, an uptick in indoor gatherings, and ice and snow increase the risk of hypothermia, the seasonal flu, as well as slip-and-fall injuries. So here are 6 tips for keeping loved ones safe as the temperature drops. Read More

Knock Knock. Who's There? Humor Therapy

Posted by Valerie Henderson on Fri Mar 26 2021

Research shows that positive emotions, including humor, can help your body fend off disease. For caretakers tasked with their own well-being and the well-being of someone else, proactive stress management is critical. Read More

7 Signs of Caregiver Burnout

Posted by Chad Birt on Mon May 10 2021

It isn’t easy to talk about, but caregiver burnout is a real problem. A 2020 survey conducted by the National Caregiving Alliance and AARP Public Policy Institute found that 40% of caregivers feel emotionally stressed and another 20% feel physically strained.See the 7 signs.