Category: Everyday Life

April 21, 2021

Laugh For The Health Of It

Knock knock.  Who’s there? … If you laugh at the answer, you may improve your health.  Experts say that laughter increases endorphins, strengthens your immune system, and sends extra oxygen through your veins.  Study’s show that a good hardy laugh is as beneficial as a physical workout. We all feel better after watching a comedy or listening to humor that...

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January 20, 2021

Building Boundaries

I read an article yesterday by Maria Shriver. In it she utilized a quote that referenced courageous men and women stepping forward with tenderness. It made me reflect on a conversation that I had with my co-workers last week. We had been discussing a project related to encouraging those that we support to set boundaries with those in their lives....

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September 16, 2020

Direct Support Professional Week 2020

This year has proven once again how innately important our Direct Care Professionals are every day. During this pandemic the importance of our DSP’s has continued to shine through on a daily basis. Many DSP’s have gone above and beyond their typical duties this year to make sure the person they support received the services they needed. Often this meant...

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June 3, 2020

Water Matters

Summer is just around the corner with all of its beauty of bright skies and sunshine. However, it also brings high temperatures and humidity! Did you know our bodies are made up of 60% water and we can use up about 2 liters of that water a day!  Older adults are more likely to experience dehydration. This is because people...

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May 13, 2020

Making a Shift Towards Gratitude

In a period of time that for many is plagued with fear and uncertainty it is difficult to stay focused on gratitude.  Many of us may fear for our health or for those we support and feel a generalized instability. But is there a way to push that fear into a different direction? Is it really possible to shift our...

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March 4, 2020

Technology Moving Us Forward

In this ever changing world we have the ability to multi-task on so many levels. Often this is because of the use of technology. This could be utilizing an app for directions and another to order your food at a restaurant so that it is ready when you arrive. But how often do we consider the use of technology for...

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February 26, 2020

Fashion for People of All Abilities

Fashion… it’s something we all think about everyday as we get up and get dressed for the day.  It’s easy to pick out what you are going to wear for the day.  It’s easy for you to button up a shirt or zip up your pants; you don’t even have to think about it, or ask, or rely on anyone...

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January 29, 2020

Exercise Instead of Medicine?

I am not an athlete.  Many would not consider me a serious exerciser.  However, in the past few years I have experienced significant benefits from working out. A gym for some is intimidating and overwhelming.  There are many physical activities for you to keep your body healthy that do not require a gym membership.  These “workouts” are backed by mounting...

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December 11, 2019

Keep Active this Holiday Season

Holiday season is a time of year for lights, decorations, parties, and indulgence.   It’s the festive time of year when we plan meals, bake cookies, make and eat candy, and have eggnog as well as other goodies.  However, it is the time of year when Americans put on the most weight.  It is easy to understand how the over indulgence...

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November 20, 2019

Thanks and No Thanks: Approaching the Holidays

As I decided on the topic for this blog, I am reminded of the many years of holiday seasons that have come and gone where we have reviewed how to be sensitive to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the holiday seasons. Messages are conveyed to be mindful of the losses that so many have suffered around the holidays....

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