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Saying Goodbye: Six Things to Know and Do When a Loved One is Passing Away
Saying goodbye to a loved one passing away is undeniably hard, but your reassurance can help you both find peace.
While final farewells are never easy, there are things you can do to ease the pain...
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Monday, June 5, 2023
What Should You Do with Your Departed Loved One's Belongings?
When you are bereaved, sorting through your loved one’s belongings can be especially challenging.
Losing a beloved family member or friend is one of life’s most difficult trials. There are many de...
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Saturday, May 13, 2023
Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community, How Far Have We Come?
The US Department of Health & Human Services reports that African American adults are 20 percent more likely to report serious mental health distress than their white adult counterparts.
Wit...
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
It’s Stroke Awareness Month. Here are Seven Important Facts Everyone Should Know.
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to learn about this leading cause of death and disability in America.
Strokes or brain attacks are quite common, affecting an estim...
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Monday, May 8, 2023
Can’t Sleep at Night? Here are Seven Surprising Reasons Why
When you can’t sleep, everything feels like a struggle. If your slumber is lacking, the reasons behind it might surprise you.
Sleep deprivation can cause a range of problems, ranging from mild irr...
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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Senior Home Safety: Seven Essential Things to Know
Today, one in six Americans is age 65 or older. By the year 2050, the U.S. senior population is expected to rise from 48 million to an astonishing 88 million. Worldwide, those aged 80 and above are...
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Monday, April 24, 2023
Seasonal Depression, also known as Winter Blues: Is it Just Depression?
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression also known as seasonal depression or winter depression.
People with SAD experience mood changes and symptoms similar to depressi...
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Friday, April 21, 2023
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Celebrating Health of Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities During Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month.
This month is focused on raising awareness about the importance of improving our health to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. African Americans are dis...
Managing Family Conflict After Loss: Follow These Seven Rules
Family conflict after loss can turn a time of mourning into a battlefield of emotions.
Funerals are meant to honor and celebrate the life of a loved one, but unresolved tensions and differing opin...
Honoring Loved Ones in the Fall: How to Create a Beautiful Autumn Memorial Service
An autumn memorial service offers a beautiful way to honor a loved one’s life amid nature’s changing landscape.
The fall season is enchanting with its vibrant colors and delicious harvest of fruit...
5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Mental Health this School Year
It’s that time of year again! Time to get school supplies, meet your child’s teachers and friends, and get organized for the school year ahead.
During this time, it’s also important to prior...
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Six Important Things to Know
Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a reminder that knowledge and action can save lives and change outcomes.
Since 1985, the U.S. has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Mon...
7 Things To Remember For Your Mental Health This Fall
Fall is now here! While it can be an enjoyable season, it can also come with a variety of changes to our bodies and mental health.
These changes can include fluctuations in sleep patterns due to ...
Funeral Directors Extend a Compassionate Hand During Times of Loss
The loss of a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences. Amid grief, there are many details to be attended to and important decisions to be made. It can be hard to know what to do or wh...
