96% of illnesses are invisible. These people do no use a cane or any assistive device and may look perfectly healthy. Sixty percent are between the ages of 18 and 64. A “chronic” condition can be defined as any medical state of pain or symptoms that last 3 months or longer. This definition by the U.S. National Center for Health … [Read more...] about Virtually Invisible: What To Do When You Know A Person Has An ICI. National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week – September 26-2
Archives for September 2016
Early Warning Signs You Need To Know About Alzheimer’s. World Alzheimer’s Day – September 21
Alzheimer's disease is the second most feared disease by Canadians as we age. "We take care of our prostate better than our brain. It's one thing to lose control of your bowels and it's another thing to lose control of your identity. Those are pretty profound differences and that's what scares people so much," said Richard … [Read more...] about Early Warning Signs You Need To Know About Alzheimer’s. World Alzheimer’s Day – September 21
Butting Heads: How to Actually Avoid That Teacher Conflict – September
We are a couple of weeks into school and believe it or not, now is the time that issues and conflict may be starting to boil and bubble. There may be issues or conflict with your child and their teacher or even you and their teacher. So how do you ensure that the school year stays on the right path and will less stress for you, … [Read more...] about Butting Heads: How to Actually Avoid That Teacher Conflict – September
A Healthy Marriage Requires More Maintenance Than Your Car! Marriage Health Month – September
I have been married for 25 years...and yes, to the same person. I love the way that we fit together. We have our own interests and our own, very different careers. We share in the chores and in being the 'bad' guy to our children. I like hanging out with him. I miss him when he is gone away. He can make me laugh. Is it … [Read more...] about A Healthy Marriage Requires More Maintenance Than Your Car! Marriage Health Month – September
A Boost To Workplace Wellness – Get A Grant To Train Your Workers
The Canadian government along with your province, has created a job grant program which will pay two-thirds of a worker's eligible training costs, to a maximum of $10,000 per employee per year! This is direct financial support for employers to purchase training for their workforce. Sound too good to be true? Yes, there … [Read more...] about A Boost To Workplace Wellness – Get A Grant To Train Your Workers