Did you know April is National Autism Awareness Month? Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum disorder” that affects individuals to varying…
Assistance for Those Caring for Elderly Relatives The EAP is committed to helping those who are helping others. We will have a special guest come to present ideas to those who are caring for elderly parents, relatives or friends. Regina Curran, MA CMC, is a geriatric care manager. She assists older adults and persons…
Email Group for Caregivers? Are you caring for someone? Is it difficult for you to find time for yourself? Would you like to be part of an email group with others in the same situation? You could share ideas, frustrations, offer solutions, etc. The Employee Assistance Program is in the process of developing an…
How Can I Sleep Better? Stress often interferes with sleep, which then can make the next day more difficult to manage. If this continues, it can lead to depression, anxiety, irritability, and forgetfulness. Many anti-depressants are effective because they help people sleep better. Some people want to try natural ways to increase sleep and then…
Support Group Forming The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has held a few different Grief Support Groups in the past. All have been very well received. So, we are planning on starting another one. It will begin on March 18 and last through May 20. There will be weekly meetings, during lunchtime, noon-1:00p.m. in the EAP…
How to Maintain Brain Health As we age, we need to exercise our brains in various ways to keep them sharp. Some ways to do that are: Exercise -especially aerobic exercise such as running, walking, playing basketball, dancing, hiking, swimming, and tennis. Eat right-vegetables, fruits, protein and be sure to drink enough water. Stay away…