Occupational Therapy Month

Disabilities, illnesses, and injuries can often cause difficulties in daily living. Activities such as bathing, getting dressed, cooking, or driving may be challenging, and these limitations can become barriers to engaging in valued tasks and interests. Occupational therapy is a beneficial resource for addressing these challenges and improving capabilities. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants... Read More

Earth Day Ideas

Earth Day (April 22) reminds us of our personal and collective responsibility to preserve and protect our environment. For many the word “environment” means the natural world: the mountains, forests, rivers, oceans, animals, and the air around us. To others, the environment brings to mind the green movement, and “reduce, reuse, recycle.” • Turn off... Read More

Train Your Memory by Playing Scrabble

The mental workouts we receive from games such as Scrabble are effective tools in boosting the power of your brain. Besides being a game that requires strategy skills, Scrabble allows players with good memories to have a higher probability of winning the game. The key to receiving points and ultimately winning is to form words... Read More

Learn to Keep Stress to a Minimum

Learning to cope with stress is important for all of us. Here are a few ways to relieve stress. Organize and clean your home and workspace. Place everything in a designated place and label it, so you will be able to find items when you are looking for them. This is a great way to... Read More

Healthcare Decisions Day

Making choices about healthcare for you or your loved one can feel daunting. National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) emphasizes the significance of advance care planning and encourages individuals to make informed healthcare decisions. Held annually on April 16, NHDD promotes awareness about the importance of discussing and documenting preferences for medical treatments, ensuring that people’s... Read More

March is Social Worker Month

Take a moment during March to recognize the empathy, compassion, emotional support, and hard work social workers provide to others. Social workers, together with clinical care practitioners, help ensure that the people in their care achieve the best possible outcomes.

Tips for Better Sleep

Good sleep habits can help improve your sleep health: Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature Remove electronic devices, such as TVs, computers, and smart phones, from the... Read More

Get Crafty During Craft Month

Whether you already paint, knit, quilt, woodwork, or crochet, try some of these other creative projects throughout the month. Ask family and friends to join you for a fun afternoon of arts and crafts. Painted Rocks: All you need are some small flat rocks, acrylic paints, and a paintbrush. Get creative! Smiley faces. Bright, colorful doodles.... Read More

Celebrate Crayon Day on March 31

Celebrate Crayon Day with joy, creativity, and a burst of color—because life is brighter when you’re coloring outside the lines of the ordinary! Whether you’re exploring adult coloring books, learning about crayon history, or engaging in quick and colorful activities, seize the opportunity to embrace the beauty and benefits coloring can bring to our lives.... Read More

National Unplug Day

On March 3, embrace a peaceful respite from the digital world on the National Day of Unplugging by connecting with loved ones in meaningful ways. Outdoor or Nature activities: Plan outdoor activities that everyone can enjoy. This could include a nature walk, lawn games, bike ride or gardening. Too cold to be outside? Start an herb garden or... Read More