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...
Using Writing as Self-Care for Intentional Living

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...

Caregivers: How to Maintain your Health Despite this Taxing Job

  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...

Taking Care of Yourself

I recently completed a “Savvy Caregiver” class offer by Alzheimer’s Orange County. I’d heard good things about the six-week class, but I wasn’t sure what I’d think of it. The class was 2 ½ hours once a week for six weeks, so it was a large time commitment. It was...

Back To…

It’s September, which brings out advertisements for all things related to going back to school. It’s a time to get “back to” more than just school. September brings a return to routines that may have been forgotten or adjusted during the summer months. Vacations,...