health and wellness
The caregiving journey is unique for everyone, but one thing that spans across all caregivers is the need for respite, time away, and knowing that they have someone who can provide care in their absence.
Sometimes all someone needs is a listening ear and a caring heart. You can become a hero by providing these things to people who are hurting or going through a mental health crisis. Not long ago, I comforted a woman who had lost a child by suicide.
If you are anything like me or know someone like me, you didn’t know what a mood disorder was until you were diagnosis. This diagnosis can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. A quick Google search will tell you that 1 in 5 people struggle with their mental health. However, people who don’t struggle with these issues may not notice anything is wrong with someone else, as a mood disorder doesn’t always display physical symptoms.
I turned 63 this year. The sixties have been an interesting decade thus far. Different things make me happy than previous decades. I am finding more in the moments than the momentous. Doing is now balanced with being. Dressing up is less important than finally finding the perfect pajamas.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, “You may not know your kidneys are struggling. Most people don’t have symptoms of kidney disease in the early stages. That’s why it’s important to attend annual wellness exams with your primary care provider to manage chronic conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure that can lead to kidney disease.”