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Time for another egg hunt! Whether or not you attend any public egg hunts this year, you can always have your own egg hunt for the grandkids. Besides the traditional egg hunt, Grammy on the Go blogger Karen Shadrach has additional egg games for the children to enjoy! ...
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This blog entry will focus on the current information available related to COVID-19 and the brain, in addition to what you can do now to optimize your brain wellness. The brain-related symptoms of COVID-19 may include loss of smell, inability to taste, muscle weakness, tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, dizziness, confusion, delirium, and seizures and stroke (in severe cases). Read on for some practical ways to achieve brain wellness during the pandemic and beyond. ...
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Going to the doctor can be scary for some. A good doctor-patient relationship is built on honesty, trust, the ability to spot symptoms, ask questions, and then make a diagnosis. So it goes with the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia. But what happens when families feel doctors aren’t listening to them? Here is one family's story. ...
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After about three months in skilled rehab, Mr. Smith had reached a plateau. This meant that he was no longer making enough progress with his therapy as required by his insurance to continue receiving therapy services. For most people, the goal of skilled rehabilitation is to get stronger and return home. Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned. It's worth the time to know what questions to ask from the start. ...
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Millions of people get monthly Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments. Some need help managing their money. When we receive information that indicates you need help, we’ll assign a representative payee to manage your benefits for you. We try to select someone who knows you and wants to help you... a representative payee. ...
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What would Picasso do? Or Van Gogh? Or Mondrian? Look at iconic paintings from these artists and imagine containers planted with flowers in the colors in their paintings. Keep in mind the thriller-filler-spiller design recommendation to keep your containers well balanced when selecting plants. ...
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Lifelong learning is the vehicle for adapting to the constant change that affects all of us each day at work and in daily living. Daily living requires lifelong learning all day, every day. At one time, little changed in the workplace, which meant someone could do mainly physical work and have a life-sustaining career. No more. With the advent of remote work, the home has become the workplace for many. Remote work and remote learning are almost synonymous. Everyone will rely on lifelong learning to keep up with all the changes in a global world. ...
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This week, March 15-21, is global Brain Awareness Week. This time fosters public enthusiasm and support for brain science while spreading the word about the importance of brain health and its critical role in helping us live healthier, more productive lives. Use this dedicated week to intentionally support, strengthen and protect our minds and bodies while honoring what they may need at this time. ...
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