Come join us for a day of fun and activities for the entire family
Oct 2 and Oct 8
Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
9:30-4:30PM
Children's Book Festival
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, California
Free Admission
Saturday, October 8th, 2011
11:00-4:00PM
Children's Fall Festival
Bank of Books
748 E. Main St.
Ventura , California
Free
Also don't miss:
Saturday, Nov 5th, 2011
10:00-4PM
Ventura County Book Expo and Author fair
Pleasant Valley Community Park Auditorium
Camarillo, California
They will have high caliber speakers and educational sessions that will cover topics of importance to authors and writers
Hope to see you at one of these events
Friday, September 30, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Live Long, Live Strong, Live Well.........
Well, that is what we all would love to do, but unfortunately, we don't always do the right things to keep us well and strong. We don't always eat right and although we know we need to exercise, few of us keep to a disciplined routine. I try to walk 3-4 times a week and always have good intentions of doing strengh exercises and aerobics, BUT other things tend to get in the way and the excuses are endless. We just got back from a 7-day cruise to Alaska, our first one, and we had a great time. We ate and ate and ate all that delicious food, but what was also great is that we also walked and walked and walked. Why is it that we can get up and walk with no problem when we are on vacation and yet we find excuses when we are at home?
Galen and I also attended a Health and Wellness EXPO at our local Senior Center the other day and we really enjoyed it. We took various screenings that they were offering, for free, and to our delight we passed them with flying colors! They said to continue to do whatever we are doing. So, that was good news, but I know we need to do even more to stay healthy. One of the things they had lots of information on was 'caring for the elderly'.
Since both Galen and I have been lucky to have had our parents live a long time (in their eighties) we have had our share of caregiving. One of the things that so many of us fail to do when we give care to a loved one is taking care of ourselves. Caregivers need care, just like anyone else and sometimes more. They can be unsung angels of mercy for those in need--but their own needs too often are ignored. If you are tending to a sick or elderly loved one in the home, for your own wellbeing, it is important to take good care of yourself. Even if you have a family member at an assisted living facility, it can still be a very stressful time in your life. Trust me on this one! Caring for someone doesn't only involve physical stress, but also mental and emotional.
Here are some suggestions on what you can do for yourself:
1. Stay on schedule with your own medical needs: medicines, checkups, screenings and tests
2. Maintain healthy eating habits and get plenty of rest. Take short naps, when possible
3. Stay active. Enjoy any kind of physical activity at least 15-30 minutes/day:
Walking, gardening, cleaning or just going up and down stairs
4. Manage stress. This is a big one. Giving yourself time to relax is an important part of self-care
5. Take some quiet time for yourself-go to a peaceful place alone-take a break and get some rest
6. Listen to some soothing music (if that is something you enjoy)
7. Get a massage once in a while, if it is possible-they have so many affordable places now
8.Talk to a friend, and if need be, seek help from others
9.Pray and meditate, and above all, keep a positive attitude--refuse to let your feelings or
circumstances rule you or get you down
10.Accept that things are what they are and forgive yourself for sometimes feeling angry,
or depressed or not wanting to include the person you care for in all aspects of your life
And remember, if you forget to care for yourself you will not be able to care for anyone else. When we're on an airplane and there is an emergency, we're always advised to put on the mask first and then put the mask on the child or the baby--what good is the mask on the baby if you're are unconscious, right?
Have a Blessed day.
Galen and I also attended a Health and Wellness EXPO at our local Senior Center the other day and we really enjoyed it. We took various screenings that they were offering, for free, and to our delight we passed them with flying colors! They said to continue to do whatever we are doing. So, that was good news, but I know we need to do even more to stay healthy. One of the things they had lots of information on was 'caring for the elderly'.
Since both Galen and I have been lucky to have had our parents live a long time (in their eighties) we have had our share of caregiving. One of the things that so many of us fail to do when we give care to a loved one is taking care of ourselves. Caregivers need care, just like anyone else and sometimes more. They can be unsung angels of mercy for those in need--but their own needs too often are ignored. If you are tending to a sick or elderly loved one in the home, for your own wellbeing, it is important to take good care of yourself. Even if you have a family member at an assisted living facility, it can still be a very stressful time in your life. Trust me on this one! Caring for someone doesn't only involve physical stress, but also mental and emotional.
Here are some suggestions on what you can do for yourself:
1. Stay on schedule with your own medical needs: medicines, checkups, screenings and tests
2. Maintain healthy eating habits and get plenty of rest. Take short naps, when possible
3. Stay active. Enjoy any kind of physical activity at least 15-30 minutes/day:
Walking, gardening, cleaning or just going up and down stairs
4. Manage stress. This is a big one. Giving yourself time to relax is an important part of self-care
5. Take some quiet time for yourself-go to a peaceful place alone-take a break and get some rest
6. Listen to some soothing music (if that is something you enjoy)
7. Get a massage once in a while, if it is possible-they have so many affordable places now
8.Talk to a friend, and if need be, seek help from others
9.Pray and meditate, and above all, keep a positive attitude--refuse to let your feelings or
circumstances rule you or get you down
10.Accept that things are what they are and forgive yourself for sometimes feeling angry,
or depressed or not wanting to include the person you care for in all aspects of your life
And remember, if you forget to care for yourself you will not be able to care for anyone else. When we're on an airplane and there is an emergency, we're always advised to put on the mask first and then put the mask on the child or the baby--what good is the mask on the baby if you're are unconscious, right?
Have a Blessed day.
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