The term “wellness” is becoming common and being used by many holistic care groups to describe the type of care they are offering. In an effort to better understand its definition, I looked it up
Silent retreats offer a respite from our clamorous, digital world. But is the rigor of mute vacations worth the wellness rewards? A skittish novice and a seasoned meditator speak out.
When you walk down the corridor at work or the aisles in your neighborhood grocery it’s likely that you’ll walk by someone who is concerned about or provides care for a spouse, parent or grandparent, or someone who has a family member in that role. Like you, they probably feel isolated and alone with their caregiving challenges.
The hospitalization period for stroke patients and their families can be overwhelming.
Staying in the hospital can be a nerve-wracking experience, but it doesn’t have to be. Being prepared for your visit can help make for a safer stay.
Wellness Matters looks into how to age well physically and mentally. We talk to a Aging in Place specialist about home modifications, visit an active Senior ...
Wellness pioneer Bija Bennett offers advice on finding calm in this chaotic time and allowing yourself to grow with focus and purpose.
The word “mindfulness” has become popular in conversations recently as more and more studies are proving that people who are practicing a type of meditation called “Mindfulness” are becoming healthier than those who do not. Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s …
Getting out of town can be a therapeutic experience in itself: The simple act of unplugging from your day to day routine might be just the ticket for releasing some stress and getting in some quality self-care time. That said, some people want to…
You can keep track of your health status at home in several ways, including measuring blood pressure, blood glucose, and pacemaker function. Now, researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University Center for Aging Research have developed a dementia-screening tool for home use (agingbraincare.org/tools/h...).
Shares FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedInTumblr There’s nothing like packing the car and hitting the road or boarding a flight to your next adventure. It’s the element of change, enrichment, and unknown that is common to all of us as travelers. We seek it, are driven by it. I applaud each and every one of you for the
If you're like us, you may be craving some new inspiration for ways to engage your mind and body while spending time at home. This may be especially true if you’re a parent or caregiver! Luckily, there are countless ways to keep your family active, connected, and engaged at home.
I have always been pretty skeptical about the role of technology in dementia care and support. I've attended numerous meetings where I've pointed out that no product or device can replace human intera...
Cone Health has some ways you can get treatment at home instead of an ER trip around the holidays.
This film from The dementia guide looks at the changes that might need to be introduced to live as well as possible with dementia. Contents include having a ...
Stress gets blamed for most everything, and much of time deserves the accusation (60 percent to 90 percent of health-care professional visits are stress-related – ). Wellness and health coach…
Is age just a number? How will medical and technology advances redefine biological aging? In this seminar, learn more about research led by scientists at Harvard Medical School about what healthy aging means, and explore discoveries that could help t...
Experts explore the benefits of a variety of approaches