The importance of sleep

The importance of sleep

When your schedule gets tight, is sleep one of the first things to go? According to the experts, that’s all too common. And it makes about as much sense as deciding to do without food, air, or water. Sleep is that essential. Most adults need six to eight hours...
Age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a very common condition affecting the retina of the eye. It causes blurry vision and dark spots in the center of the visual field. This makes it challenging to read, drive, and recognize faces. Although AMD typically gets...
The brain-healthy plate

The brain-healthy plate

Who doesn’t want to avoid dementia? Evidence is accumulating that many aspects of lifestyle affect brain health and cognition. One important factor is diet, and research suggests that the “MIND diet” may significantly influence brain health. The MIND...
Creating an Emergency Room “go bag”

Creating an Emergency Room “go bag”

Reduce the stress of your family member’s next medical emergency: prepack a “go bag.” It’s hard to think clearly when everything’s urgent. Getting prepared now means you can stay focused then. You can keep many important documents and...
Getting support from your spiritual beliefs

Getting support from your spiritual beliefs

Do you want to feel more emotionally centered and resilient as you care for your relative? Studies show that religion and spirituality, however they are personally defined, help family caregivers maintain a sense of well-being. In fact, individuals who draw upon their...