When I was a caregiver for my father, everyone was always saying, “You have to take care of yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup.” In fact, one of the biggest complaints from caregivers is that they are always being told this… to which...
*I’m pleased to be working with UnitedHealthcare for a series of articles on items of interest to us as we move into retirement age. These posts are sponsored, but as always, my opinions are my own. A friend noticed on Facebook that we added six chicks to our...
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...
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...
Being a caregiver has its rewards, but it can certainly take its toll on someone’s body and mind. Between the mental and physical strains, caregivers report such issues as insomnia, poor eating habits, a failure to take care of their own physical health...