Friday, February 15, 2013
Reducing the "Stressors" of MS
This thoughtful article discusses how stress might act as a possible trigger for some MS symptoms and even reduce the effectiveness of some MS medications. As those diagnosed with MS are aware, day to day tasks can become quite challenging. We are hopeful that our EasyUndies adaptive clothing product line will alleviate some of the worry that goes along with dressing and be part of any action plan to reduce the “stressor” of getting dressed each day!
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
Dan Joseph: Painting a Path Through the Parkinson's Jungle
A wonderful story worth sharing. Dan came to look at life as the cup is half full instead of the cup is half empty. In my reading I felt Dan's story was worth passing on. We all have stuff in our lives. Some people choose to share and others keep it all bottled up inside. You are not alone. Life touches us all. Some of us are touched early in life and some of us later. But what is important is what you do with it. Be strong! Try not to let it take away the person you are. Find a way to touch your inner strength and in return you will touch others. Dan found a way, painting. Find your way. It is not about how good you are at something. It is about trying. Keep moving forward. Keep living each and every day with the idea, " The cup is half full." Dan found that is the best medicine for what life brings your way.
Take Care,
Rochelle
Monday, February 11, 2013
On Courage
You have to accept whatever comes and the only important thing is that you meet it with courage and with the best that you have to give.
~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Semi-independence in Youth and Aging
This article brings up the interesting concept of “semi-independence” in aging and how everyday tasks become more formidable with age. It also uniquely compares tasks that we might have done with our children with those we may now perform to help our aging parents. I wholeheartedly agree “It was worth it then, and it is worth it now.”
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The Importance of Caregivers
As mentioned in this excellent article, there are now more than 34 million caregivers in our country. So often, a family member trying to assist another who wishes to live at home or age in place undertakes the caregiver role. This trend underpins our view that adaptive clothing will only increase in importance as the population ages.
No Worries
So I am sitting in a restaurant waiting to meet an old friend who I have not seen in 30 years when the waiter says to me, "No worries.” I say that all the time, but this time those words made me think. No worries! Imagine if we all had no worries! What a wonderful thought that would be. EasyUndies was developed with that thought in mind. Imagine each and every day taking the worries out of getting dressed.
With EasyUndies you have no worries of falling, no worries of injuring yourself. Just the comfort of knowing that you have the dignity and the ability to put on your own underwear. Make it easy, make it simple. Make it an EasyUndies day.
www. Easyundies.net
Monday, February 4, 2013
How Caregivers Can Give Themselves "Me Time
An interesting article appeared in ThirdAge.com:
When you are caring for a loved one, friend or someone else always remember to take time for you. You matter. You give so much of yourself to others. You make a difference.
I remember with my mom, taking care of her, my kids and my grandmother at times seemed overwhelming. Some days I just wanted to get through the day only to do it all over again the next day. But someone gave me the best advice ever and I pass that on to you. Make time for yourself! Even if it is just a cup of tea. As my dad would say, “A spot of tea and relaxing thoughts.”
Don't feel guilty taking time for you! You deserve it and in return it will help you keep your strength when taking care of others.
Take Care,
Rochelle
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