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Healthy Living

3 Steps to Getting a Good Night's Sleep

If you consistently don’t sleep well, you are at greater risk for chronic health conditions. So how do you get a good night’s sleep? It takes a little TLC—Timing, Limits, and Comfort.
Healthy Living

Get Ready For Flu Season

There is no cure for the flu, so it is important that you take steps to avoid getting the flu. Prepare to fight the flu by taking preventative action and getting vaccinated. You can get your flu shot at your doctor’s office or at a local pharmacy.
Care for Caregivers

Tips for Caregivers to Manage Stress

It’s no secret that caregiving is stressful. Here are two techniques that can help you change the way you react to stressful events.

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Healthy Living

3 Steps to Getting a Good Night's Sleep

If you consistently don’t sleep well, you are at greater risk for chronic health conditions. So how do you get a good night’s sleep? It takes a little TLC—Timing, Limits, and Comfort.
Healthy Living

Get Ready For Flu Season

There is no cure for the flu, so it is important that you take steps to avoid getting the flu. Prepare to fight the flu by taking preventative action and getting vaccinated. You can get your flu shot at your doctor’s office or at a local pharmacy.
Care for Caregivers

Tips for Caregivers to Manage Stress

It’s no secret that caregiving is stressful. Here are two techniques that can help you change the way you react to stressful events.
Care for Caregivers

Setting Boundaries and Saying “No” as a Caregiver

Most caregivers have heard that taking care of themselves should be a top priority. After all, you can’t be much help to someone else if you are sick or too tired. But when you have to do so much for someone else, how can you find the time for yourself? Setting limits is often hard. But it is very important for you and for your loved one.
Healthy Living

Healthy Eating 101

Making sense of nutrition information often seems impossible. When experts can’t agree on what “healthy eating” is, how are you supposed to know?
Care for Caregivers

Break Time for Caregivers

Taking a time-out when caring for a loved one can feel selfish. The truth is, you’re actually helping yourself and your loved one when you take a break. As you might expect, caregivers who use respite care services were happier and less stressed.
Healthy Living

Optimism Is Good For You!

Scientists are learning that positive thinking may be good for your health. One theory is that optimistic people tend to live healthier lifestyles. Another theory has to do with stress.
Care for Caregivers

Useful Medical Equipment

Facing the loss of mobility and privacy is a challenge. Your dad might be just fine when you offer a hand as he gets up from his easy chair or crossing a busy street. But it may be harder to ask for help using the toilet or bathtub. Medical equipment is useful if your parent needs help bathing, toileting, or with mobility. Here are some tips to consider.
Care for Caregivers

The Working Caregiver: Productivity

The working caregiver looks like any other employee. She goes to work every day. She wants to focus on her job, but sometimes caregiving duties come up. She may have to call the doctor or check in with a home health aide. Despite her dedication, her productivity suffers. What can a caregiver do to avoid presenteeism?
Managing Conditions

Gluten & Arthritis: What's the Connection?

A big dish of pasta, a sandwich on whole-wheat bread, even a bowl of oatmeal are all healthy choices, right? If you are allergic to gluten, those foods could be very bad for you.
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