One of the many joys in life is owning a pet. 68% of U.S. households include at least one pet, which means there are well over 160 million pets in this country. Of course, it's not hard to see why. Pets, small and big, offer a number of positive benefits to a person’s day-to-day life, including companionship, physical activity, and stress relief — to name a few. Many studies … [Read more...]
How to Cope When You’re Stuck at Home For a Long Time
During the Coronavirus pandemic, many people found themselves under a “stay at home” order. In the United States, over 200 million people had to remain under some type of lockdown for weeks. For others, being stuck at home didn't feel like such a big change, especially those with health conditions or other underlying factors that made it difficult to get out anyway. Being … [Read more...]
Does Dealing with Life Transitions Leave You Unsettled?
Change is never easy. The human spirit needs stability. The human mind craves predictability. Life transitions are uncomfortable, worrisome, and stressful. As much as we try to avoid it, however, change is also inevitable. And that’s not always a bad thing. In fact, some life changes are wonderful—getting married, having a child, starting a business, buying a home, and … [Read more...]
If Age is Simply a State of Mind How Young do You Feel?
I’ve been contemplating the idea that “age is a state of mind” for a while now. I'm in my 60s but don’t feel old. It's funny because some people who are in their 30s think they’re ancient. I remember dreading turning that age but now it seems ridiculous. Perception of aging – We are not our grandparents Every generation has thought that their parents or their grandparents … [Read more...]
How to Care For Your Spouse Living with Dementia
Finding out your loved one is living with dementia can be difficult emotionally, with many new things to consider as they progress along their journey. Changes in cognitive ability can result in difficulty communicating, alterations in behavior, and often memory loss. Here we will cover tips for caring for your spouse if they are living with the disease. What is … [Read more...]
