By: Brenda Adeogun, APN, RWJBarnabas Behavioral Health Center Brenda Adeogun, APN, RWJBarnabas Behavioral Health Center Although we may not have been able to spend time directly in the presence of our loved ones, hopefully you have found a way to bridge the physical gap. Some partook in virtual gatherings, others rescheduled and are currently planning …
Winter weather may be delightful to look at, but it can be frightful to deal with and dangerous. Here in the Northeast, we get Nor’easters, which is like a hurricane in the winter with precipitation and wind. Occasionally, we will get an old-fashioned blizzard. These winter weather events bring risks for all, especially older New …
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One of the best things about the holiday season is all the beautiful decorations, especially the lights. This year it seems like people were putting them up earlier than ever to spread cheer earlier. Lights also are a symbol of hope, providing illumination in times of darkness and miracles. Hannukah itself is a miracle of …
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**Editor’s Note: This is part of an informational series called Notes from the Nurse to increase awareness and understanding of health or clinical issues that could impact our clients and their families. This is the time of year when families and friends gather, far-flung relatives come to visit, and holiday parties or dinners are scheduled every weekend. …
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Germs are everywhere. They are on your hands, the shopping cart at the supermarket, the elevator button, door handles and every surface you touch without even realizing it. Our goal as caregivers is to prevent germ transmission to keep clients as healthy and safe as possible at home. How can we escape germs? There is …
Gratitude is the first word that comes to mind this time of year. Gratitude is defined as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” This Thanksgiving, I am giving thanks for health and happiness. I am thankful all our clients are as healthy as they can be and …
By: RJWBarnabas Behavioral Health Center This holiday season will be one like no other. Whether you can’t see family or friends because of the pandemic, or you’ve lost someone, the upcoming holidays will be hard for so many. Do not despair- there are actions you can take to minimize the feelings of sadness, loneliness, and …
Being a family caregiver is one of the most selfless jobs. One in five Americans is a family caregiver. This means more than 53 million people are providing unpaid care to another adult. The prevalence of caregiving has risen to 19.2% in May of 2020, a marked increase from 16.6% in 2015. This is an …
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Diabetics have a lot to worry about. Blood sugar, glucose, diet and activity levels all impact how the disease affects the body. Diabetes can affect all systems in the body. Glucose, a type of sugar in the blood, thickens it—think of a sticky syrup that clings to everything. This thickening of the blood can cause …
Dr. Heidi Kraft, Chief Clinical Officer at PsychArmor Institute Invisible wounds of war are injuries that veterans receive that can’t be seen on the outside. They affect their mental health, their caregivers and their families. Dr. Heidi Kraft, clinical director at San Diego-based PsychArmor Institute and a Navy veteran, addressed these issues in a special …
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