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Peace of Mind When Using an in Home Caregiver

1. Keep background checks up to date Verify their Social Security number to see if they’ve used any other names. If they drive your older adult around, check their driving record too. If you hired through a home care agency, find out … Continue reading

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Walking Beside Me

His freshman year of high school, my brother, Fred, walked out into a Massachusetts snowstorm with no shoes on. Tensions were too high at home for him to consider footwear. I ran after him with a pair of sports slides. … Continue reading

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Budget Fitness

Any tips for getting fit on a tight budget? One of the best pieces of workout equipment is your own body. You can get everything done with body weights exercises. Think squats, pushups, sit-ups, and crawls.

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Resilience

Your workout can be its own kind of devotion, a challenge that not only pushes your limits and build strength but leaves you with a sense of accomplishment that keeps other stresses and values in perspective. Positively Purging-I welcome your … Continue reading

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Change It Up

This month, listen to your body and adopt a new eating regimen, it may be challenging not to “go in” on Grandma’s sweet potato pie, but be gentle with yourself and remember to have fun – in moderation. Positively Purging-I … Continue reading

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