With the end of the tax year approaching December is Car Donation Month. There are some great reasons to donate your old car: get a tax donation (SAVE MONEY!); get that old car towed for free (SAVE MONEY!); no more insurance, registration, or maintenance costs (SAVE MONEY!); no annoying paperwork to deal with, charities will
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As we age, we often find ourselves facing new challenges. Our bodies change, our minds change, and sometimes it can feel like the world is moving too fast for us to keep up. One of the best things we can do for ourselves as we age is to take some time out for self-care and
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A frustrating part of life is that growing older increases our risk for many ailments. There are habits we can practice to decrease some of those risks and help prepare for the healthiest aging process we can manage. We constantly discuss healthy lifestyle and habits because these are some of the most practical ways to
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People today are much less physically connected thanks to social media, our attachment to our phones/devices, and lately, the global pandemic. This may leave you feeling isolated, lonely and even be harmful to your overall health. Did you know that physical touch is both a healthy and necessary component for humans? And believe it or
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Growing up my mom never told me Frank lived with a disorder called paranoid schizophrenia. I don’t think she even fully understood Frank’s disorder or knew how to talk about it. I have childhood memories of Frank, and then I have college-age memories of him. Those differ significantly, much of which I blame on the
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Norwegians have a concept called “friluftsliv” (pronounced free-lofts-liv). Translated, it means “open-air living”, and describes how much they value spending time outdoors or in remote locations for overall well-being, mind and body. Norway doesn’t always have beautiful weather, either. Summers can bring pouring rain. Winters are freezing cold and snowy. However, a common Norwegian expression
A caregiver is anyone who provides help to another person in need, such as an ill spouse or partner, a disabled child, or an aging relative. (Aging.com) According to Mental Health America, over 53 million Americans are unpaid caregivers to family members, friends, or neighbors, and nearly a third of all adult caregivers are caring
Nearly 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness in their lifetime, and 1 in 25 adults experience serious mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI). There are many misconceptions surrounding mental illness. The lack of understanding and support often keeps individuals from seeking out support and treatment, which can
As we enter our 6th month of social-distancing and sheltering-in-place because of COVID-19, isolation and loneliness threaten our mental and physical health. Isolation and loneliness can increase cognitive decline and weaken mental health. They can also affect our physical health and overall wellbeing. In this current climate when physically stepping out of isolation is discouraged,
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We discussed senior loneliness back in December as the holidays were upon us. Being alone becomes glaringly obvious when everyone around us is gathering with their circles and we may not have the community we once had. Loneliness can negatively impact physical and mental health. Aging adults may feel like a burden to younger loved
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