What to Look for When Purchasing a New Mattress
Can you get a good night’s sleep on an old mattress? Possibly not! People spend an average of one-third of their lives on beds, which makes them the home’s most-used furniture piece. The average lifespan of mattresses is 6 to 8 years, according to The Sleep...5 Considerations Before Choosing Smart Appliances
Smart homes are growing increasingly popular as we all search for ways to make our fast-paced lives more convenient. In a busy day-to-day life where every second of your day is precious, the right technology can be a real life-changer. Smart home solutions that help...Healthy Foods – Matcha Edition
Matcha has been popular in Japan for centuries. Matcha tea has become a popular health drink in the Western world over the last few years. Originally it was consumed by Samurai warriors and royalty. It has a wide range of health benefits like increased weight loss and...The Top 5 Gadgets to Help Caregivers
The caregiving environment is changing. People are living longer, and fewer families can afford the consistent support of professional care. On top of that, there simply aren’t enough caregivers available to support everyone. In 2010, we had about 7 potential...7 Tips To Maintain Healthy Bones (For women over 50)
This is a guest post by Dr. Charles-Davies (See his bio at the end of the article.)During the reproductive years, the sex hormone – estrogen maintains the bone by decreasing bone resorption. For women over 50, this age usually denotes the period after a woman has...Why Mom’s Shaky Hands May Not be Parkinson’s Disease
This is a guest article by Dr. Doris Schechter, M.D., INSIGHTEC Medical DirectorIf it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it is probably a duck. People often make decisions based on this logic all the time. When it comes to medical...What You Need to Know About Being a Caregiver For Your Partner?
Becoming a caregiver for a spouse is an adjustment for both the caregiver and the person being cared for. When we choose a partner our dream is to grow old together and spend time in ways we choose, with people we want, doing the things we enjoy most in our lives....5 Signs that You’re Losing Your Vision as You Age and Your Treatment Options
Guest article by Aaron Barriga Are you worried about your deteriorating vision? Maintaining good eyesight is very important as we age. Poor vision can be a cause of falls and you know we want to avoid those at all costs. More than 285 million people become visually...Top 7 Wellness Getaways that Are Good for Your Soul
Guest article by Lena HemsworthThough modern life has many advantages, it has also brought a lot of stress with it. We live cheap, quick, and easy, without stopping to smell the roses and without taking care of ourselves. This attitude can only lead to an accumulation...4 Reasons to Consider Gentle Yoga
*This is a guest article by Debra Moore, a friend of mine and one of our practice leaders for the Blazen Divaz New year, new you right? Time to read all the inspiring articles and blogs for the new year.Almost all will include some version of “get moving, keep moving...7 Amazing Ways Copper Improves Your Health
Copper is a trace mineral which is essential for multiple functions of the body. Copper, along with vitamins, amino and fatty acids are required for normal metabolic processes. However, human bodies are not capable of synthesizing copper on their own — which is why it...4 Tips to Cope with a Person Who Denies Having Dementia
It doesn’t seem to make sense that people who have dementia don’t know they have it. But it is a surprisingly common occurrence. It’s one of the biggest challenges we face as caregivers. Why does it happen? How do you cope when it does? This phenomena has a name...
10 Tips for Aging Well
Much like the second act in a play or later chapters in a great book, the second half of your life can be where the pleasant surprises, big reveals, and fitting together of pieces happens. Here are ten tips to make aging the great adventure that it has the potential...
The Unique and Long Goodbye of Dementia
Feelings of loss and grief are profound and deep for those who have assumed the role of caregiver for a loved one. Those that care for a person with dementia have unique challenges associated with these emotions because of the characteristics of this disease. ...
The One Thing You May Not Be Doing to Protect Your Personal Independence
Just about every article on healthy aging will remind you to eat better, exercise more, get plenty of rest and make sure you’re getting routine check-ups with your dentist and doctor. While I am passionate about all those things, this time I’m focusing on taking care...
The Psychology of Caregiving – 3 Things to Know
Those of us who have had the experience of being a caregiver can tell you that there is a vast array of emotions that are inherent in this role. They vary from day to day, and sometimes minute to minute. In some ways that is the most challenging aspect in the...
Using Writing as Self-Care for Intentional Living
Using Writing as Self-care by Diana Raab Diana Raab, PhD is an author, poet and speaker who also teaches classes on memoir writing. Her book, Writing for Bliss: A Seven-Step Plan for Telling Your Story and Transforming Your Life can be found on Amazon. My...Connect With Me
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