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…

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Five 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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