Evening eating
Late-night cravings leading to snacking are being called an epidemic by some. Driven by stress, irregular schedules and processed food marketing, nighttime eating has been linked to weight gain, disrupted sleep and metabolic syndrome. To curb the urges dietitians suggest:
1. Balanced meals throughout the day with protein and fibre rich snacks
2. Improving sleep, and hydrating strategically
3. Establishing screen free evening routines.
Source: greenlivinghealth.com
Will you trust robots?
They can clean, help you exercise and even care for you as you age? In tests, while some patients enjoyed entertainment functions, patients and care providers weren’t really excited. Feedback included, cleaning, recharging and troubleshooting the robots was too much, voices were annoying to vulnerable adults, robots were often the resident’s way, plus their design was scary and not easy to work with. Back to the drawing board!
Source: BBC
Unsaid goodbyes?
To cope with grief, people are using ‘wind phones” to make telephone calls to connect with and talk to their departed loved ones. Tucked away on wooded trails and quiet spots in various communities, these one-way disconnected phones provide a peaceful place to reach out and talk through grief. Many Canadian Hospices are embracing the idea of wind phone as to tool to help people talk through and cope
with loss.
Source: mywindphone.com
CO is a silent killer
This colourless, odourless, tasteless gas, carbon monoxide, is both lethal and undetectable without an alarm. CO can poison the human body quickly in high concentrations, or slowly, over long periods of time. Symptoms to watch for: headaches, dizziness, fatigue and/or shortness of breath. The best advice is to use a combo smoke and CO alarm. If you rent, make sure your landlord is complying with up-to-date Fire Marshal requirements in your area.
Source: cosafety.ca
Lung check-in
Professional lung function tests measure the volume and speed of breath at any age. Science shows if lung capacity is strong at age 20 there’ll be less later life respiratory and lung conditions. Early lung scarring from pollutants affects brain and heart, immunity and weight. Inspiratory muscle training or learning to play a wind instrument could be an option to improve lung health for some.
Source: Myhealth.alberta.ca
Handling different behaviour
When things start to go off the rails in a caregiving situation, try to understand the cause… be it medical or emotional. Ask for professional help if the issue seems medical. Try to separate yourself from blame, set boundaries, and listen without interruptions to try and de-escalate tension. Distractions may be a simple way to re-route a child or adults energy. It may help to use re-assurance and acknowledge them in decision-making to avoid power struggles.
Source: Caregiving Matters
