
Managing Stress and the Fear of the Unknown
By David Bernstein Fear of the unknown and chaos (such as that triggered by COVID-19) can create stress and provoke unwanted reflexes emanating from our nervous system and extending throughout our...

What is an Aging Life Care Professional?
By Lory Smeltzer, BA, MPH, CMC Does this sound a bit familiar? A call came into my office from a woman “Sara” who lives in New Jersey. She expressed concerns about her elderly mother “Dee” who resides...

9 Tips for Long Distance Caregivers
By: Linda Burhans Caregiving responsibilities can occur without warning, so without proper planning, it can create a crisis situation, particularly if you live far away. On the other hand you may not...

10 Unexpected Gifts I Received on My Caregiving Journey
By Theresa Wilbanks - I take care of my Dad who will be 99 this year. Being there for Dad in his 90’s is the hardest thing I have ever done. The most difficult was when he was adamant that he didn’t...

Is This Energy-Drainer Keeping You Stuck?
It’s all around you, but you probably don’t even notice. It is a stealth energy-drainer, and it may be sabotaging your fitness goals. It’s called clutter and each of us has it in our lives. This can...