By Dr. Jamie Huysman PsyD, LCSW, CFT The truth is that everyone does not have the tools for providing care for a chronically ill or aging loved one. There are […]

Carol Zernial WellMed Charitable Foundation Executive Director The movie “Wonder Woman” is all the buzz these days. (Spoiler alert on the major themes of the film.) Diana Prince, Wonder Woman, […]

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 Carol Zernial WellMed Charitable Foundation Executive Director Have you ever considered what it would be like to be a Vulcan? Yes, I am talking about Mr. Spock’s planet of […]

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. […]

By Carol Zernial WellMed Charitable Foundation Executive Director Caring for a family member or friend is an act of love and giving back. But the cost to the family caregiver, […]

Dr. Jamie Huysman PsyD, LCSW, CFT Recently, the National Institute The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM) reported that the most diagnosed behavioral health issue is […]

By Carol Zernial WellMed Charitable Foundation Executive Director Family caregiving is unpaid care performed by family members and friends. It represents 90% of the long-term care in this country. In […]

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 […]