Senior Care Society

08/14/2013

Put down the energy drinks and see how meditation can help you.

Meditation Can Fuel Your Energy

08/12/2013

Why are we so uncomfortable with loving ourselves? Don't you hope that the people you care about love themselves?

You Deserve to Love Yourself

07/30/2013

Relaxing with a tropical drink can be very refreshing and satisfying during a warm summer day. The drink reminder has to do with the risk of dehydration, especially during the warmest months of the year.

Remember to Drink

07/03/2013

In the United States, we are a day away from the 4th of July, which is the celebration of the founding of our nation and FREEDOM. Even if you do not live in the U.S., I am sending a wish for all caregivers to declare independence from the tyranny of "stinkin' thinkin'."

06/13/2013

Our calendars tend to be filled with appointments, meetings, and other household/work related activities. We also tend to add loved one or client social and recreational activities to our calendars as we remain focused on keeping them active and engaged.

05/29/2013

If you live in the United States, the Memorial Day Weekend has now passed. I hope you and your family enjoyed an amazing holiday as you reflected on the sacrifices made by our heroes in uniform to preserve our freedom.

05/22/2013

Summer time offers welcome opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family members. For those who live in cold weather climates, it can feel liberating to come out from hibernation and enjoy some warm sunshine, a dip in a refreshing pool, and the first burger (or veggie burger) of the season.

Summer Barbecue Season is Coming

05/15/2013

At our low energy points of the day, we may seek a vending machine for a yummy boost of energy. Or, we may store a selection of candy in a special drawer. In my case, it is a chocolate cabinet. Read more on this tip of the week.

Gotta Love The Candy Man (or Woman)!

04/29/2013

The Family Portal is specifically designed to help manage your loved ones care. It is designed by caregivers to simplify the process of managing care and it encourages the participation of others.

The key to successfully managing care is information. With the Family Portal, you can communicate quickly and easily with family and friends. You no longer need to track information in a notebook at home, track it securely on-line and have access to it anytime you need it.

04/25/2013

This mind cleansing exercise can be very beneficial in reducing stress for caregivers. In order to maintain a balanced mind, it is recommended to schedule this activity at least once per week. If you experience racing fearful thoughts during a moment of increased pressure or stress, this activity can be very useful to quickly bringing yourself some peace of mind.

Transform Your Stressful Thoughts

04/22/2013

We are now in the midst of Spring. The warm weather usually leads a lot of people to open their windows and complete in-depth Spring cleaning of their homes, offices, and vehicles. This is the time to refresh and renew our living spaces by cleaning out all the clutter and stale air that accumulates through the winter months.

Spring Cleaning of Your Mind

03/20/2013

and professionals can go for long stretches of time without talking to close . When they feel super busy or and can use the moral from a close friend

Time to Phone a Friend