Since this time of year is when most caregivers are susceptible to caregiver fatigue, managing holiday stress is the best thing caregivers can do for themselves and their loved ones.
Ballroom Dancing For Balance
Dance like your health depends upon it because, according to a recent study, it actually may! According to research conducted in a Brazilian nursing home, residents who took part in ballroom dancing classes saw significant improvement in their balance and mobility....
Caregiver Burnout: Avoiding Energy Slumps
Written by Guest Blogger Rachel Goldberg Energy renewal is important to perform at your best each day. Humans have what is known as an ultradian rhythm, meaning every 90-120 minutes energy starts to decline. Working straight through an entire workday without taking a...
Could You Have a Robot Caregiver?
If you consider yourself a fan of science fiction, then you probably have some pretty strong opinions about robots. No doubt you’ve seen one or two movies where the robot ultimately develops human intelligence and a pesky independent streak. A recent article in U.S....
Running May Save Your Life
Avid runners are often issued caveats as they age; running can be hard on the joints and can lead to knee and hip problems later in life. But a new study published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that running can actually...
Is There A Right Time To Stop Driving?
When you’re a teenager, getting your license is a major step toward independence. Though you’ve gone through more changes than you probably care to remember since your teenage days, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed. Your car still feels like your ticket to...
