When your loved one lives in another city or state, ensuring they have the best care can be tricky, but there are solutions — despite social distancing. Janice Baldon Gutter, author of Caregiving: A Daughter’s Story and Sheila Carter, founder and president of Heartsong Memory … [Read more...] about 12 Tips for Caregiving from Afar
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5 Smart Ways to Manage Your Meds
If you or your loved one is dealing with a medical condition, taking medications is standard, but being cautious about the types of medicines and supplements you take is vital to staying healthy. Dr. Demetra Antimisiaris, associate professor in the schools of public health and … [Read more...] about 5 Smart Ways to Manage Your Meds
Bad Days
We all have days when it feels as if the world is against us or that the chaos we are experiencing will never end. One negative circumstance seems to lead to another. We may wonder on such a day whether anything in our life will ever go right again.We all have days that seem … [Read more...] about Bad Days
Using Technology to Communicate with Friends and Family
Social distancing and sheltering at home has limited our interactions with friends and family, but all is not lost. Now is a great time for using technology to connect with your loved ones. Try one of these ideas for bridging the social distancing gap. Text messagingTexting is … [Read more...] about Using Technology to Communicate with Friends and Family
Toss, Relax, and Repeat: Part 3
Being confined to your home during the COVID-19 outbreak isn't fun, but you can make the most of your time by being productive. Start with clearing out your clutter. Organization expert Ashley Gude provides a number of suggestions for individuals who are cleaning out and … [Read more...] about Toss, Relax, and Repeat: Part 3