During the Holidays, Be Both Positive and Realistic as a Family Caregiver
The months of November and December in the United States start the season of traditionally family-oriented holidays and celebrations. For many, fond, nostalgic memories from…
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Caregiving Happens! November is National Family Caregivers Month
Our family caregivers are our “unsung heroes” in providing crucial, and absolutely necessary, help and assistance their loved ones. Understand; a “family caregiver” is ANYONE…
Assisted Living or Home Care? Maintaining a Balanced, Abundant Life
Over 20 years ago, my husband and I decided that we’d prefer to “age in place” in the comfort of our own home. Our personal choice…
Healthy Aging Month: Let September (and every month!) be Your Time to Focus on Balanced Abundant Living!
Healthy Aging Month: Let September (and every month!) be Your Time to Focus on Balanced Abundant Living! The month of September has been celebrated as…
PEARLS: Helping Older Asian Americans with Depression through Community-Based Organizations
On June 17, 2022, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) wrote an impactful article called “Creating Inclusive Depression Care for Older Asian Americans: What Community…
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Whole Person Health: A Key to Having a Balanced and Abundant life!
Because the premise of my website centers on balanced, abundant living, I was glad to see this article from the National Institutes of Health/National Center for…
Mental Health is Vital to Our Overall Health: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Don’t Let the “Stigma” of Having Emotional Issues Keep You and Your Loved Ones from Seeking Vital Health! There…
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Dealing with “Compassion Fatigue”: Self-Care Builds Your Resilience!
Balanced and abundant living is what this website is all about. We want our lives to be as balanced and healthy as possible on what…
February is Black History Month!
February Celebrates the Rich Contributions and History of African Americans and All People of Color: Balanced, Abundant Living Involves Embracing Our Diversity! Celebrate Black History…
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4 Benefits of Supporting Others: It’s Better to Give Than Receive!
I discussed elements of caregiving quite a bit last month. It’s because caregiving, and personally providing care for others, is a crucial, timely, and relevant…