Emotional support in a relationship is showing love, support, concern, and encouragement for the other person. As humans, we all want to develop genuine relationships with others. And in our relationships, we want to feel supported through the ups and downs of life. Emotional support...
The month of December recognizes older driver safety and the importance of helping older adults stay active and safe in their communities. For many older adults, maintaining the ability to drive is essential to staying independent and active. Driving can be necessary for many people...
The holiday season can be a flurry of good food, traveling, shopping, spending time with loved ones, parties, work and community events and more. Many people take time off from work and school during the holiday season to accomplish these activities. Unfortunately, just because you...
Thanksgiving and the holiday season are here! While we focus on the holiday preparations of food, decorations, shopping, cleaning, etc., we should also get ready for the time we spend with family and/or friends. Whether you are spending Thanksgiving with the same group of people...
As we learned last week, balance is a combination of physical strength in our muscles and joints as well as our eyes and ears, all working together to help us stay upright. Whether you are recovering from an injury or looking to become steadier on...
Think about how boring life would be if each person was the same. That would mean that then all relationships would be the same too. Thankfully, all relationships are different because they are composed of individuals who are unique. Relationships can be between friends, a spouse, a family...
5 Ways to Prevent Infections Despite sanitary requirements, infections are spread each day in hospitals and healthcare facilities. Most people wouldn’t think of the possibility of getting an infection while being treated at a hospital or healthcare facility for another illness. Unfortunately, this can happen. Infections...
Back to school can be a challenging time for many people. Back to school means new teachers, school supplies, new schedules, new classes, studying, homework and more. Entering a new school season can shift our focus from a balanced life. Often, we forget about the...
Social work supports a large number of professional jobs. Social work is dedicated to improving lives of patients through their social functioning. Social work can involve an individual, a family, a group of people and/or a community. Social workers often work alongside a team of...
Professional development is advancing your skills and abilities at your work. It is important throughout life and in any career to set goals for growth. It can keep you motivated at your current job and provide you with overall satisfaction as you achieve new things. ...
