Death. The inescapable final curtain call that we often spend our entire life fearing. How will we die? What happens when we do? How does it feel? Will our surviving loved ones be okay? We may feel sad that we’ll miss important events, or never experience small pleasures again. These unknowns fuel our fear, which [...]
Make Mouthwatering Meals, Spend Less Time in the Kitchen. Recipes for People on The Go. Stumped by the day in, day out question “What’s for dinner?.” The Care to Cook Casually and Quickly Cookbook has the answer. Create food that’s all flavor, no fuss. Made for busy people who crave healthy, homemade meals, you’ll cook [...]
Conventional self-care advice not doing the trick? Fair enough. Meditation, journaling, a balanced diet, and social support might not be accessible or effective for everyone. And even if they are, people may still want to add a few outside-of-the-box ideas to their self-care kit. Today, we’ll talk about 6 unusual self-care techniques to manage stress. [...]
Simply put, failure is a lack of success. When we fall short of our goals or expectations for ourselves, we fail. For many of us, just reading the last sentence may cause anxiety. Our society views failure negatively; we’re pushed to succeed, sometimes over-exerting ourselves to do so. But failure is actually very helpful (and [...]
As we approach an older age, we may start to question our place in the world. As our lives shift, so do our roles and relationships. We may go from employee to retiree, full-time parent to empty nester, or married to widowed. These changes can leave us feeling aimless and alone. Who are we, and [...]
After the daily grind, planning a well-balanced meal can feel like a time-sucking chore. We get it. But since you can’t survive off-dry cereal and coffee, using MealEasy can help. Make food that’ll keep you healthy and strong, no matter your dietary needs. Select from six nutritious plans, like heart-healthy, diabetes-friendly, and vegetarian. MealEasy has [...]
Often when we receive environmental news, it’s to remind us that humanity will experience a major crisis if we don’t get our act together, ASAP. And for good reason. The oceans are warming, emissions are high, and we’re teetering on the perpetual edge of natural disasters. And while it’s totally necessary to listen to the [...]
What is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse is the physical, emotional and financial mistreatment of older adults. It’s estimated that up to 5 million people in the United States aged 60+ experience elder abuse annually. Commonly, abusers are family members, namely older children and spouses. But older adults can also face abuse from other caregivers, friends [...]
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It’s a progressive illness that worsens over time. It impacts emotional, physical, and mental functions, typically in older people aged 65 and over. In certain cases, it may appear before that (i.e., early onset). Researchers aren’t sure what causes [...]
What is Stress? Stress is normal – typically short-term – biological response to difficult, threatening, or unexpected events. When we’re stressed, our bodies release chemicals like adrenaline and cortisol, which allow us to respond to stressors quickly and effectively. These chemicals prepare our bodies to either fight or flee. For example, adrenaline: Increases heart rate [...]