May is National Mental Health Awareness Month; and Easter Seals clients should know about mental health services, since disabled adults in the U.S. experience “mental distress” five times as often as non-disabled adults. Artificial intelligence (AI) can support assistive technology…
As National Mental Health Awareness Month begins in May, let’s be aware that disabled adults in the U.S. experience “mental distress” five times as often as non-disabled adults. One reason is that disabled people deal with more stress: stress from…
What’s the single most important thing to remember about nutrition? Eating your vegetables? Staying within a healthy calorie range? Starting the day with a good breakfast? Enjoying regular at-home dinners combined with quality family time? All of these are invaluable,…
Every year, Heart Health Month (American Heart Month) is observed in February. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can ignore your heart’s needs from March 1 to January 31. Over 100 million adults in the U.S. have heart or “cardiovascular”…
Circumstances don’t make us unhappy: they only make existing attitudes more obvious. There are people overflowing with joy in hospitals and prisons; there are also people who have never seen a hardship, yet complain nonstop about their dissatisfaction with life.…
It’s a family caregiver’s job to ensure that the patient gets all the right medications, in the right doses, at the right times. Today, two BridgingApps team members share their thoughts on medication management. So Much to Keep Up With …
November 20 is National Rural Health Day. Started in 2011 and overseen by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), this annual observation honors the “Power of Rural” and highlights the unique health challenges of rural communities.…
Cathy Foreman MS, RD “Nourishment” is a pretty interesting word for the food containing nutrients that we need to grow and to stay healthy. And it’s important to remember that through the food we eat, we nourish ourselves not just…
Cathy Foreman MS, RD For households with a new baby, if there is an opportunity for a parent to lie down and rest it’s almost sacred time. “Sleep when the baby sleeps” is common advice that has real value, but…
By Cathy Foreman MS, RD It’s not a surprise that moms and their mental health status are significantly impacted by poor-quality sleep and sleep deprivation. Quality sleep is an important part of good mental health; so, when someone has issues…
