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Why you should walk outside this springTuesday, March 11, 2025
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Spring has sprung!
Spring is a season of renewal and growth, with longer days, warmer weather, and blooming flowers. Despite the muddiness that comes with spring, the sight of new growth and the sounds of chirping birds can lift our spirits and remind us of the beauty of nature. This is why walking outside in the spring can have benefits to your wellbeing!
Photo by Kostiantyn Li on Unsplash
Here are 6 reasons why you should walk outside this spring.
Improves Physical HealthWalking is a low-impact exercise that can help improve cardiovascular health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, and improve overall fitness levels. Walking outside in the spring can also help you get the vitamin D that your body needs from sunlight exposure.
Reduces StressWalking outside in nature can help reduce stress and improve mood. The fresh air and natural surroundings can help calm the mind and reduce anxiety.
Boosts Mental HealthWalking outside can also have a positive impact on mental health. Being in nature and getting some sunlight can help improve mood, reduce symptoms of depression, and improve cognitive function.
Enhances Social ConnectionsWalking outside can also be a social activity. You can walk with a friend or join a walking group to meet new people and build connections.
Increases CreativityWalking outside can also stimulate creativity. Being in nature can help you clear your mind, reduce distractions, and spark new ideas.
Helps with SleepRegular exercise, such as walking, can help improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia. Walking outside in the spring can also help regulate your body's natural circadian rhythms, which can help you sleep better at night.
Walking outside in the spring can have many benefits for your physical and mental health. It's a simple and enjoyable way to improve your wellbeing and enjoy the beauty of the season. |
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A Love Story: Violet and LawrenceTuesday, February 11, 2025
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Violet and Lawrence have been married for 68 years. After a lifetime of hard work, travelling through early retirement and most recently relaxing in retirement living together, they are now separated. Lawrence’s dementia progressed and he began wandering at night. He could no longer be safely cared for in retirement, and he moved to long term care.
Violet had been very physically healthy and she had been caring for Lawrence for years within the retirement home where, together with staff, she could handle his needs. But once he began exit seeking and leaving in the night, even Violet had to admit she couldn’t manage his needs safely.
It ripped her heart out to have him move to another location across town.
Now, Violet attempts to visit most days. She wasn’t a confident driver, to begin with, but she is attempting to drive across town every day and stay with Lawrence throughout the afternoon and dinner.
She fears that he won’t eat unless she is at his side, so she remains for both lunch and dinner. She worries about how she will visit every day when the winter weather begins. She never drove in the winter and at 89, she isn’t keen to start winter driving.
You can see the toll it is taking on Violet. She appears to be withering before your eyes. She has lost weight and she looks exhausted. She suddenly strikes you as rather frail. She is probably stretching herself too thin, but she wants someone to be with Lawrence through lunch and dinner.
Violet needs Warm Embrace to provide a caregiver for Lawrence. A Warm Embrace caregiver could visit Lawrence through lunch and dinner and keep him engaged in activities throughout the afternoon. Of course, we can’t replace Violet’s visits, but we can supplement her visits.
We can provide a regular schedule so that Violet does not feel obliged to visit every day. She can take some much-needed time to relax and rejuvenate herself.
Warm Embrace caregivers can visit Lawrence on set days of the week, and on those days, Violet can remain at the retirement residence, eating her meals in the dining room with her friends.
She can rejoin the social activities and events that she participated in for all those years and not become disconnected from her peer group. But she can do so with the reassurance that Lawrence is not alone. He is with a dedicated caregiver who will ensure that he has the best afternoon possible.
By recommending additional support for Lawrence, you may actually be saving Violet’s health. She needs the support—possibly more than Lawrence does—and your recommendation to alleviate her stress could make the difference for Violet.
We’d be happy to improve the quality of life for each of them by providing a dedicated caregiver when they need it most. Reach out to us today! |
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