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Women Wonder

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, […]

Thursday, June 1, 2017
Anxiety & Depression Are Not Qualities of Life

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. […]

Monday, May 1, 2017
Do You Have ‘A Happy Place’?

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 […]

Saturday, April 1, 2017
Say ‘Yes’ to a Good Thing

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 […]

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

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 […]

Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Lightening our load by opening our baggage

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 […]

Wednesday, February 1, 2017
How’s Your Heart Health?

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 […]

Wednesday, February 1, 2017
The layers of Caregiving

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 […]

Sunday, January 1, 2017
A Modest Proposal For ‘Caring’ Professionals: Treat My Loved One Like One Of Your Family

By Carol Zernial WellMed Charitable Foundation Executive Director I’m mad! I’m sure it happens to all caregivers. I’m not upset with my family member who needs care. No – I’m […]

Tuesday, March 1, 2016