In my RN Senior Care consulting practice, lots of time is spent advising clients about the importance of self-care. Self-care must be a non-negotiable aspect of our lives, regardless of our situation. “Self-care is never selfish,” may become an overused cliché, but that’s only because it’s so undeniably true.

Most conversations about self-care focus on the obvious – moving and strengthening your body, eating properly, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and taking care of your mental health. All of these things are critically important, for sure.
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Winter has wound down, so it is time to give some thought to the incoming warmer weather. Use the early rays of sunshine to inspire you to plan for a summer vacation. Or look further ahead and plan for a vacation to take you away next winter.  It’s never too late to start planning. That’s half the fun!

Starting your vacation planning now can help you make your next vacation one of the best ones of your life. Not only will you have plenty of time to come up with activities you want to do—but you can save money too!
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Imagine this: it’s a hot day, you’ve been working in the garden outside, and you’re feeling thirsty. A tall glass of cool, ice water sits on the table in front of you. You put the glass to your lips and take several long, big sips. It’s a refreshing moment with a skill that many of us often take for granted: swallowing.

Among the subtle shifts that occur with aging, changes in eating and swallowing often take a back seat in discussions about other top concerns such as mobility, vision, and hearing, or cognitive abilities. Yet changes in eating and swallowing can …

Bones are an integral part of our body, as we know, and they support our entire weight and function in conjunction with other body systems. Even though our muscles are the ones that essentially help our body parts move, the bones act as an anchor for all the muscles.

The skeletal system of our body is the framework for the whole body and keeps everything positioned where it should be. The skeletal system in our body is one of the biggest systems and constitutes about 15% of our total body weight. As explained by the authors, the functions of the skeletal system include s…

Whether you call yourselves Grandma and Grandpa, Nana and Pop-Pop, Bubbie and Zeide or something even more creative and endearing, you are officially a member of the “Best Club Ever”, The Grandparents Club!  Why is it the best club?  Because of the critical role grandparents play in the lives of their grandchildren.  It’s not just about showing up on the holidays with presents, although that’s always welcomed. Rather, it’s about the invaluable connection you offer your grandchildren, and the treasures available within that relationship.

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