Many new moms feel unprepared. They may be unfamiliar with how to feed their baby, nurse, change diapers, or provide daily care. Plus, there are many hormonal shifts happening along lifestyle changes. Advice for New Moms Often, when another family member, close friend, or well-meaning neighbor arrives to see the new little one, they bring… Read More »
Moving Aging Parents into Your House
Are you considering moving an aging parent into your home? For some, moving parents into an adult child’s home is an optimal solution for everyone involved, but there are things to keep in mind to secure a smooth transition. Benefits of Living with Your Elderly Parents Some families find living with multiple generations is beneficial… Read More »
Tips for Dealing with Stressful Situations
When you’re dealing with stressful situations, whether they occur on the job, in a relationship, within a family, or when managing people in public places, it’s helpful to have a few strategies for coping with an uncomfortable situation. Stressful situations can cause us react. But becoming angry isn’t the only way, nor is it the… Read More »
What Do Anxiety Dreams Mean?
If you are having anxiety dreams on a regular basis, chances are there are real life stresses in your life that are in need of attention. Why do we have stress dreams? Because, when you are sleeping, your mind is still active. When you are stressed and anxious, your mind is processing your emotions throughout… Read More »
5 Major Reasons to Look to a Personal Consultant For Help
If the topic of looking for a personal consultant appeals to you, then you are probably: a) someone who could benefit from a nonjudgmental, caring person who can listen to what’s going on with you in your life, or b) you’re searching for answers and trying to find resourceful people and information on the Internet.… Read More »
5 Common Older Adult Health Issues
Older adults and senior citizens are prone to different health challenges than younger individuals. In order to stay as healthy as possible as you age, it is important to know about common health issues for senior citizens. From there, you can know how to talk about symptoms and explore various treatment options. If you are… Read More »
Exercise Your Mind
At every phase of life it is important to exercise your mind. The decline of one’s mental capacities is an issue for many older adults, sometimes these issues are part of a larger disease, such as dementia related to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The good news is committing to engaging your mind can improve the mental… Read More »
Balanced Diet and Exercise for Seniors
As we grow older, it is important to maintain a balanced diet and exercise for seniors, whether you are just entering your senior years or are an older adult. With this base, add on checkups and safe choices for optimal health. Stay (or Become) Physically Active If you don’t have physical limitations, be active at… Read More »
Senior Citizens Who Have Elderly Parents
As life expectancy increases, it is more common than ever to find senior citizens who have elderly parents. Ideally, parents remain able to take care of themselves in their own homes. But, it is also true that many senior citizens find themselves either helping care for their elderly parent or choosing a facility that can… Read More »
Live in the Moment
There are so many things vying for our attention, often we forget to live in the moment. But this is where you can find true happiness, paying attention to the present. It is common to be distracted by work, family issues, and obligations. But life is happening right now. In the present. It benefits your… Read More »
