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…
By Cathy Foreman, MS, RD Motherhood is a joyful and fulfilling experience. But there is another reality too. Motherhood can be stressful and even trying at times, especially when there are other added life demands. There is no shame or…
June is PTSD Awareness Month. It’s also the first month of hurricane season, which seems appropriate because hurricane survivors do get post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Not only current hurricane news, but even a clap of thunder or the sight of…
This post recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month—celebrating two demographics that benefit from Medicaid. We also recognize an important recent event: In the last week of April/first week of May, 120+ people representing 30+ Easterseals…
May 6–12 is National Nurses Week. Salute The Power of Nurses™ and thank a nurse for their service! A Nurse by Any Other Category If you’ve ever gone to a doctor, chances are a nurse was among the first people…
