Think about the last time you were on an airplane. What do the flight attendants tell you to do if the oxygen masks drop down from overhead? Put your own mask on first. If you don’t make sure you’re ...
For most people, a cancer diagnosis—especially one such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a slow-growing type of blood cancer—sets off a flood of emotions. According to a 2022 Emotional Impact ...
Jones pointed out that people are increasingly turning to lunar cycles as a framework for self-care and reflection. Jones ...
People living with Alzheimer’s disease are likely going to require a great deal of care. How much they rely on others to perform daily tasks for them will depend on the severity of symptoms, on when ...
Did you know that 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February? Do you have plans for this new year? Are you wondering if they will stick? Let's explore dynamic and practical strategies to maintain ...
During the time that I've been writing this blog, I have talked a lot about taking care of yourself. The use of the resilience skills that we have discussed in this blog are a major part of caring for ...
As a cancer caregiver, helping someone else is a big part of your daily routine. It can be easy to ignore your own wants and needs, but taking care of yourself is an important part of maintaining your ...
More and more people become caregivers every year. AARP estimates there are 63 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S. That’s about one in four people. These are people who care for a loved one who is ...
In this special Spring Health issue of Between The Lines we bring you stories and resources to get your body, mind and spirit retuned and reinvigorated. We've come up with suggestions to help you eat ...
Stepping into the role of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's often happens without warning, profoundly reshaping daily life in unforeseen ways. From navigating the complexities of memory loss to ...
Taking care of a sick or aging family member can be exhausting, especially when chronic conditions can last months or years. As much as you love that person, providing care can be a full-time job that ...