COVID-19 Update 15 - Heroes Among Us
Like so many of you, I spent this past weekend celebrating Memorial Day in a very different manner from years past. Picnics, family gatherings, and visits to the monuments in Washington, DC were replaced with walks through the woods and by the river.
Financial Caregiving
Those who serve as financial caregivers for older adults or people with disabilities have unique worries and challenges due to the COVID-19 crisis. During times like these, financial exploitation of the elderly and disabled may be even more common than usual.
Using Social Media Safely
Due to current telework and remote learning environments, many Americans—including teens and preteens—are spending more time at home, and online, than usual.
Review your Benefits and Legal Documents
Now is a great time to draft or review your federal benefits and personal legal documents if you have not already. Take a few minutes to confirm your beneficiary forms are accurate or make changes to your benefit elections if you have a qualifying life event.
COVID-19 Update 14 - Shine On!
I don’t know about you, but some days I’m finding it difficult to keep it all together. To stay positive, to not wish for a different time or different circumstances, and for my life to be the way it was before COVID-19.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Nearly one in five adults in the United States lives with a mental illness. Just as individuals with pre-existing physical conditions are more likely to have complications from contracting coronavirus, people with mental health conditions are at greater risk of experiencing worsening mental and emotional symptoms as a result of stressful situations like the current pandemic.
Spring into Fitness: Staying Safe While Exercising
Like many Americans, you might have trouble getting exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic as you struggle to prioritize your fitness along with work, family, and everyday life commitments. Research shows that physical activity has immediate health benefits. Exercise can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and improve sleep quality.
COVID-19 Update 13 - Generosity Matters
It is hard to believe that May arrives this week. You’ve lived through the April showers and if you are like me, you are looking forward to the May flowers. Metaphorically speaking, I suppose that’s a really good way to look at where we are with the COVID-19 curve, too.
Celebrating Milestones During COVID-19
As the school year progresses, most students have spent several weeks at home with their families due to COVID-19 school closures. Milestone events such as prom and graduation have been postponed, moved to a virtual setting, or have been canceled altogether.
Managing Anxiety and Stress Related to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost all aspects of our daily lives. While we might have settled into our new routines, adjusting to this “new normal” can take a toll on our sense of personal well-being. The pandemic has altered our sense of safety, and collectively we are grieving the loss of what normal life was like just a few weeks ago.
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Last Updated: 04/11/2024