As the year turns toward warmer seasons, thoughts turn toward vacation. And after months of COVID-19 travel restrictions, long-distance travel is particularly popular now—notwithstanding the extra work and planning involved. With disabilities in the picture, planning gets even more complicated.…
Category: Health & Wellness
Navigating the World of Telehealth
Read Time 5 Minutes Some people can’t get enough of digital technology. Some people learn it out of necessity. And some people use it only when there is absolutely no alternative. There’s a world of media surrounding the perpetually wired…
BridgingApps Nutrition App Favorites 🍊
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,…
Healthy Eating: The Basics
February is American Heart Month; March is National Nutrition Month. What better time than the February-to-March transition week to talk about eating habits, an acknowledged major contributor to the state of heart (and other) health? Groceries and nutritional counseling are…
Digital Navigators for Mental Health
If you’ve followed our blog for long, you’re familiar with “Digital Navigator” topics—and you know that a Digital Navigator promotes digital equity by helping clients get device access, household wireless services, and personalized training. This improves opportunities for: “Digital Navigators…
Pets and Assisted Living: A World of Options
In recognition of Valentine’s Day this month, we dedicate this post to all who have love to share with animals. One tip for health and long life: adopt a pet. People who share their homes with animals have less depression,…
Popular Misconceptions about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Everyone knows about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but there are “things everyone knows that just aren’t so.” Misconception: All PTSD cases look alike. Truth: No more than do all cases of autism, cancer, or Parkinson’s disease. Individual humans are far…
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Late Winter
(Thanks to our Digital Learning Specialist, Tara Rocha, for connecting me with Mandy C. in Anchorage, Alaska. Mandy contributed the “far North” perspective for this article.) Depending on how close to the equator you live, February may be the month…
When—and How—to Take a Mental Health Day Off
Mental health day: a day that an employee takes off from work in order to relieve stress or renew vitality. –Merriam-Webster.com As far as employers are (or should be) concerned, a mental health day is little different from any other…
Updated Legislation and Affordable Medication
Free enterprise is a noble concept so long as everyone, regardless of income level, can afford the true necessities of life. In the U.S., where drug manufacturers have traditionally had free rein in setting their prices for maximum profit, prescription…