Sleep is often the forgotten component of a healthy lifestyle. When I used to think about health improvement, eating nutritious food and exercise is what immediately came to mind. I’ve learned there is actually another important component to physical health – sleep. Gone are the days when I would sacrifice sleep to jump out of […]
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A guest post written for Happy Healthy Caregiver by family caregiver Kristen Heller. It’s hard to describe how fast your days go by when you are caring for someone else. I imagine it is like having a child, except I can’t say for sure. I have spent most of the last few years caring for
A guest post written by Jessica Hegg. Being a Caregiver can be one of the most stressful experiences of your life. Most people giving care for loved ones don’t get paid – and many caregivers work full or part-time, or have children or other responsibilities that mean their life gets very, very stressful. It’s very
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I believe many family caregivers think of self-care as a weekend retreat, a night out with the girls, or a relaxing day at the spa. Those activities do sound and are amazing! However, self-care can be a collection of tiny little daily habits that allow you to nurture and energize yourself. In this post, I
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