What’s the real reason some men go from baby face to a full-grown beard throughout November? Where did it all begin? The idea of not shaving originates from a movement developed in 2003 called “Movember.” The Australian led movement started as a way to raise...
Caregiver Resources
Be More Kind
How to celebrate Be More Kind day! Celebrate November 13th by being more kind. Introduced in 1985 by the World Kindness Movement (WKM), at its core, World Kindness Day is a day to highlight kindness[1]. The WKM is a global movement that has members from 27...
Super powering your life with lists
How to take control of your life using lists. Everyone knows that the human brain processes more information than our most advanced computers to date1. Trying to remember what you need to buy from the store, your password for your work computer, or what your patient...
Better Sleep for Shift Workers
How to get better sleep while working the night shift. It’s National Sleep Awareness Week, and while there are a million articles out there talking about how to get better sleep, we wanted to focus on those caregivers who don’t work the 9-to-5, Monday through Friday,...
National Nutrition Month
The first National Nutrition awareness campaign began in 1973 with a simple presidential proclamation “Invest in yourself- Buy Nutrition.” This year we are celebrating 46 years of Nutritional Education and the importance of taking care of yourself, by reminding our...
Healthy Eating Tips for Overstressed Caregivers
Inconsistent hours; long shifts; high-stress environments: taking care of yourself is not easy when taking care of others. But even with your hectic schedule, you shouldn’t fall into a routine of just snacking on any available food. Eating healthy will not only help...