Q My sister and I are concerned about my mom’s health, but she’s very private. Is there a polite way to ask an aging parent to share health information with the family? A It’s a very important question for many reasons. Do you want to know so you can help? Are you concerned about financial resources that might be needed to […]
Continue readingSelf-Care & Self-Medicating
Last month we offered a simple list of self-care techniques to help our clients stay healthy, happy, mentally sharp and financially secure. This month we are sharing something NOT to do, which is to use destructive behaviors to cope with stress, depression or anxiety: a practice called self-medicating. Some people do it with drinking, some with smoking, others with painkillers, gambling, […]
Continue readingMind Your Health
Q I’ve heard meditation reduces stress. I can’t sit cross-legged on the floor anymore and I’m not sure I can meditate. Is there a “light” version? AUsually, we advise our readers to avoid gimmicks or quick fix promises for health. However, with this one, we are encouraging our clients to get on this mental health bandwagon because meditation is not […]
Continue reading15 Ways to Take Care of Yourself in 2015
This is the year you learn to take care of yourself. You cannot care for others if you are falling apart. You’ll have better quality of life, stronger ability to cope with life’s challenges, and better health if you take these simple, positive self-care steps. 1. Keep learning. Search the Internet, listen to the radio, […]
Continue reading