COVID-19 and Lasting Impacts on Social Interactions
How important is social interaction to a person’s individual happiness? It’s not an easy answer and wholly dependent on who you’re asking. Increasing social interaction, while difficult through the...
View ArticleThe Life and Lessons of a Registered Nurse
There are more than four-million registered nurses in the United States according to the American Nurses Association. They work tirelessly to make sure patients get the proper care. During the COVID-19...
View ArticleCaring for a Dementia Patient: The 10 Most Important Tips for Family
Caring for a dementia patient is not easy. Dementia describes a range of neurological conditions affecting the brain and worsens over time. Changes in the brain cause nerve cells to stop working...
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Supporting Veterans and First Responders With the Valor Program
There are many organizations in Florida supporting veterans and military families. Florida has the third-highest veteran population in the country behind California and Texas. However, Florida is also...
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Sandwich Generation Explained: Caught in the Middle
Panini bread, romaine lettuce, plum tomato, Swiss cheese, smoked turkey, dab of mayo and Dijon mustard … some delish fixin’s for an awesome sandwich. Depending on your likes, there are many other types...
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Caring for Caregivers: Lessons for the Sandwich Generation
In yesterday’s blog post titled “Sandwich Generation Explained: Caught in the Middle,” we started at the ground floor and sketched out exactly what the title states. Today we tackle the issue of caring...
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Alternative Therapy: Available Comfort in Unexpected Ways
Trouble getting a solid 40 winks? Battling nausea when the sight of your favorite foods comes into view? Overwhelming anxious feelings at the drop of a dime? Experiencing unrelenting pain 24 hours a...
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Recognizing Spiritual Distress: What Caregivers Need to Know
Your body is very good at telling you when something is wrong. Pain, discomfort, hunger and thirst are just some of the signals our brain processes, telling us our physical body is experiencing stress....
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What is Grief?
Today is National Grief Awareness Day and we have a special blog by Kristen Nardolillo, LCSW, children’s bereavement counselor with Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care. “It is not impermanence...
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What is Palliative Care? Myths and Truths
What is palliative care? There are many misconceptions people have when answering that questions. According to the World Health Organization, 56.8 million people worldwide need palliative care every...
View ArticleChildhood Grief: The ABCs of Healing
It’s that time of the year again. In some places, the snow and frost set in and loved ones reunite to forge precious new memories. It’s the time of the year we cherish with family and friends, but it...
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Goal Setting: Using a Bullet Journal to Make it Happen
Recently we bid a fond farewell to 2022 and opened our arms to what 2023 can bring. And now we are a couple of weeks into the new year. Television stations already aired their “Year in Review”...
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The Grieving Process: Four Ways Memorial Services Help
Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences in life. The grieving process that accompanies such a loss is complex. For some, this process can last a year or longer. Memorializing a...
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Frontotemporal Dementia: Bruce Willis’ Diagnosis
The family of Bruce Willis recently announced the actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, also known as FTD. In a statement, the family called FTD a “cruel disease” and thanked supporters for...
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My Most Important Patient: A Story for National Nurses Week
Every year, between May 6 and May 12, we observe National Nurses Week. It’s an important time to reflect on what millions of nurses do in this country. It’s a difficult time for them. Nursing shortages...
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Supporting Veterans and First Responders with the Valor Program
May is a special time for supporting Veterans and First Responders. It is National Military Appreciation Month, with Memorial Day serving as a special time to honor and those who gave their lives while...
View ArticleHygge: A Concept for Wellness
The Fall season is officially here. Temperatures are decreasing, leaves are changing in some places and people are looking forward to the holidays. It can be an exciting time, but it can also have an...
View Article9 Tips for a Realistic New Year’s Resolution
It’s that time of year again. Leaves are falling, families are coming together, pumpkin spice returns, and everyone is preparing for the rush of the holidays. New Year’s Day is a particularly unique...
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