By Dr. Jamie Huysman PsyD, LCSW, CFT In recent years there’s been a lot written and researched about gratitude and “thanksliving” which supports the idea that those who practice being […]

By Dr. Jamie Huysman LCSW, CFT June is Men’s Health Month. Sadly, when it comes to taking care of ourselves, the truth is, most men procrastinate. We put off yearly […]

By Dr. Jamie Huysman PsyD, LCSW, CFT The rate of anxiety and depression, in boomers, seniors, and particularly caregivers, has gone undetected and is often ignored for far too long. […]

Carol Zernial WellMed Charitable Foundation Executive Director I have a new thing that makes me happy: Zumba at the local YMCA. I go twice a week. I look forward to […]

Dr. Jamie Huysman PsyD, LCSW, CFT 1. Take your oxygen first! Join a support group for caregivers and make time to engage in other activities to balance your caregiving duties […]

By Carol Zernial WellMed Charitable Foundation Executive Director Caregivers need a lot of light in our lives. We often spend too much time inside, behind the curtains, at home, in […]

By Dr. Jamie Huysman Psyd, LCSW A dedicated caregiver’s heart is one of gold, and many should be awarded purple hearts! Caregivers fight the good fight every day. There is […]

By Carol Zernial Wellmed Charitable Foundation Executive Director My mother recently passed away. This is the common ending of so many caregiving journeys. For us, it was six years after […]

By Carol Zernial WellMed Charitable Foundation Executive Director I’ve always sung with the music in the car. I’ve been that person you pull alongside at the intersection who is in […]

By Carol Zernial WellMed Charitable Foundation Executive Director Many of us will rely on the services of a paid caregiver at some point during our caregiving journey. These are individuals […]