Year: 2023
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Holiday Blues
Lately, I have seen messaging around the thought that not everyone is in a celebratory mood during the winter holiday season. For many of us, the holiday sadness is challenging to cope with when, everywhere I look, people sing about how this is “the most wonderful time of the year.” Add a divorce into the […]
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ADHD Art Therapy Activities
When my youngest child was about a year and a half old, my mother passed away which not only left me without a grandmother for my children but also their day care provider. My oldest was in kindergarten then so at least he was kept busy. However, my youngest, who also has ADHD, was now […]
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Does the State of Michigan Pay for Caregivers?
- October 12, 2023
- Administration on Aging
- business bankruptcy
- Disaster recovery help for the elderly and disabled
- Does the State of Michigan Pay for Caregivers?
- finances suffered
- financial assistance
- home health professionals
- home health support
- Home help care services
- Home help program
- in home health
- National Institute on Aging
- Older Americans Act of 1965
- personal finances
- State of Michigan benefits
- The Administration for Community Living
- U.S Department of Health and Human Services
- What is home help program in Michigan?
When I think about whether caregivers must sacrifice financially to care for a loved one or not, I relate to the example of when my mom was disabled at only fifty-six years old. As a direct result of her diabetes, she had retinopathy, which caused a loss of vision and, thus, a loss of her […]
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How Nostalgia Works
Quite often, when I am spending time with old friends, we laugh about how we used to get a limo for almost any occasion; from school dances to art fairs and concerts, it did not matter what it was for, somehow we managed to ride in class. There were so many of us silly teens; […]
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Chronic Pelvic Pain Treatment
When someone is suffering from chronic pelvic pain, sometimes they feel as though they would be willing to try anything to relieve the constant agony and disruption to their lives. And sometimes, when people are pushed to the point of resignation, they end up relieving the pain but wind up addicted to opiate painkillers. So, […]
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Heat Sensitivity Symptoms
As my body chemistry changed when I had my children, it is changing again in the pre-menopausal stage of my life and I seem to “overheat” on the regular. As a baby, I was very sensitive to the heat and sun; however, as I grew older, it wasn’t a problem until I was pregnant with […]
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How Do You Know When It Is Time to Downsize?
As we age, the decision to know when it is time to downsize inevitably arises. The second part of that question for those that have a progressive illness, such as Alzheimer’s, is whether to hire home health services or to move into an assisted living situation. There’s no question that this is an extremely difficult […]
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Safety Precautions When Using Technology in the Classroom
- April 28, 2023
- How does technology make education more accessible?
- integrated into the classroom
- internet safety
- network connected devices
- of how it is integrated into the classroom
- safety of students
- Safety Precautions When Using Technology in the Classroom
- technology security in the classroom
- Virtual learning environment
- What precautions should teachers take when using technology to enhance instruction?
- Why is accessibility important for students with disabilities?
When looking at potential schools to educate our children, we must consider how safe their technological measures are, first and foremost. Especially in today’s technology-saturated education process, and all of the devices connected on one network, this should be one of the top most important things to consider for either a public high school or […]
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What is Serotonin Withdrawal Syndrome?
As a person who seeks to find the healthy, organic, homeopathic route to certain ailments versus using pain medication, I am prone to serotonin withdrawal syndrome. I must fully disclose ALL of my medicinal solutions to my healthcare providers, including supplements, certain massage practices, essential oils, acupuncture, chiropractic remedies, etc., or I am at risk […]
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Psychology sociology
What are the Powers of Forgiveness?
Forgiving is an investment in one’s mental health; it builds character, it builds bridges, not walls, and brings the community up as a whole. Therefore, it is especially vital to teach children from a young age how to forgive and be tolerant of people. There are even National Schools of Character which are selected by […]
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