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When a parent requires rehabilitation after suffering a stroke or other acute medical event, it can be overwhelming for family members, especially those named as Power of Attorney. Decisions need to be made quickly and the health care options are confusing. One place is listed as a nursing home; another as a health care campus. What are the differences? A nursing home is the last place Paul wanted his dad to be. Read on for clarity from Jennifer Beach's Caregiver Corner blog. ...
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It’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. Set a goal, make a plan, and save automatically. People with a plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Pledge to save for America Saves Week at www.americasavesweek.org. ...
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Feeling hesitant about yoga? Remember that yoga is cumulative. The more often you practice, the easier it becomes and your body will remember what to do. Yoga is also a process that takes as much time as it takes. Try not to set unattainable goals. Starting wherever you are is perfect and we call it "a practice" for a reason! Read on for ideas to help you modify your practice that will make it easier to accomplish certain asanas (postures), and will give you more freedom to deepen your practice because you've made some practical adjustments. ...
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Failure is unpleasant, especially in American society/culture that is heavily focused on success and winning. As such, many people overlook the value of learning from mistakes, including the maturity and discipline they foster. “Don’t be afraid to make mistakes; they are just the stepping-stones to success.” ~Louis Zamperini, "Unbroken." ...
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"Paying it forward" may be a modern phrase. But an early theologian may have first expressed its essence with this alliterative quote: "We are not to throw away those things which can benefit our neighbor. Goods are called good because they can be used for good: they are instruments for good in the hands of those who use them properly." ...
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Since February is American Heart Month, this seems like a great time to focus on the heart-brain connection. The brain and heart are dependent on each other, communicate with one another, and are connected. What does the mind-heart connection mean to you? For many, we associate various attributes and actions to the heart such as being a symbol of love (our love center) , caring (having a golden heart or big heart), wisdom (time for a heart-to-heart), spirit (a change of heart), emotional truth (broken heart or follow your heart), among others. Physiologically, the heart communicates with the brain in four major ways via the nervous system, hormones, pulse waves, and energetically. With every heartbeat, nearly 25% of your body’s blood goes to the brain. ...
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The virtual brain health event covers three categories: physical activities with mindful fitness experts, cognitive engagement-based lectures with industry experts and personal, well-being programs with expert practitioners who will share information about the impact brain science has on people’s lives. ...
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The days are getting longer, garden stores are stocked with seed packets and onion sets. We're getting closer to garden season. This year, make plans to share your hobby with a child Their sense of wonder is refreshing and contagious. Working with plants and building a garden can bring all the senses alive, creating fun as well as providing the opportunity for learning life lessons. Blogger Donna Hessel shares creative tips on sharing the joys of gardening with children. ...
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