Archive for June 2017
ReTravel Near or Far for Self-Care
By Mike Collins When I talk to caregivers about their situations, they often bring up travel as an issue—not around the world—just, maybe, out to a movie, shopping or playing golf—some way to get away, if only for the afternoon. Here’s how it usually goes even with caregivers who know their service is an act…
Read MoreFive Simple Movements to Put More Spring in Your Step
This is the do-it-yourself issue of OutreachNC, so here’s a do-it-yourself health quiz for caregivers. Simply put a check beside the statements that are true: More aches and pains than usual More headaches Tired a lot of the time Don’t have the strength for many daily activities Experience “cotton mouth” more often than in the…
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