Mobility & Movement

15 Minute Challenge: Focus on Flexibility

Posted by Valerie Henderson on Fri Nov 13 2020

As a caregiver, you’re used to stretching a dollar and stretching your patience, but what about stretching your body? It’s easy to get so wrapped up in the demands of caring for someone else that you forget to care for yourself. In an effort to help you do just that, we’ve created a new weekly series where we explore activities that will help you relax, recharge, and renew in 15 minutes or less.Read More

15 Minute Challenge: Just Breathe

Posted by Valerie Henderson on Fri Nov 13 2020

Whenever, wherever, and however long you practice mindful breathing, the most important thing is to take some time to focus on yourself, reduce acute anxiety, and—to paraphrase Ray Charles—say “Hit the road, stress, and don’t you come back no more, no more, no more, no more.”Read More

Swimming Your Way to Self-Care

Posted by Valerie Henderson on Mon Nov 02 2020

Swimming is gentle but challenging. It calms your mind, but also tones your body. It gives your heart a great workout, but won’t stress your joints. If it’s been a while, dip a toe in the water – you might just decide to take the plunge and commit to a new exercise routine.Read More