Before Mom Comes Home From the Hospital: 7 Things to Have Ready
Before Mom Comes Home From the Hospital: 7 Things to Have Ready The hospital calls and says, “Your mom may be ready to go home tomorrow.” That is good news, but if you are also managing a business, leading a team, or juggling a full workday, it can quickly turn into a long list of questions. Who will be there when she gets home? Has someone picked up her prescriptions? Is there food in the house? Can she safely get to the bathroom? A little planning can make the first few days at home feel much less
Paws for a Cause: Howl-O-Ween
Join us for Paws for a Cause: Howl-O-Ween on Sunday, October 11 from 9 AM–12 PM at Kiwanis Park in Tempe! This FREE, family + dog-friendly community event will feature: Howl-O-Ween 3 Dog Costume Contests with $200 cash prizes Community Trick-or-Treat Trail Kids Activities & Games Photo Booth Food & Treats Alzheimer’s Association resources …and more! Best of all, 100% of event proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association! Dog Costume Contest: $10 donation to enter Admission: FREE! Local
What Respite Care Actually Looks Like for a Busy Gilbert Family
What Respite Care Actually Looks Like for a Busy Gilbert Family It often starts with a simple favor. “Can you stop by Mom’s on your way home?” Then it becomes picking up groceries, checking medications, driving to appointments, making dinner and calling before bed to make sure everything is okay. For many families caring for an aging parent, caregiving doesn’t arrive with an official starting date. It simply becomes part of everyday life often alongside work, children, relationships and everything else
Nicole Anne Holistic Wellness Announces FREE Senior Chair Yoga Community Event at Ed Robson Library
Nicole Anne Holistic Wellness is pleased to announce an upcoming FREE Senior Chair Yoga event designed to make mindful movement and the benefits of yoga accessible, comfortable, and enjoyable for older adults. The 60-minute group class will take place on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Ed Robson Library / Maricopa County, 9330 East Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85226. Senior Chair Yoga offers participants an opportunity to experience gentle movement in a welcoming and supportive environment.
HD SOUTH-Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum Events and Programs October 2026
For Immediate ReleaseContact Denise Lopez(480) 926-1577HD SOUTH-HOME OF THE GILBERT HISTORICAL MUSEUMEVENTS AND PROGRAMSOctober 2026Gilbert, AZ (August 27, 2026) – HD SOUTH, Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum, is the East Valley’s arts, culture, & history center and offers a series of exciting and informative programs for people of all ages. These programs are led by artists, historians, storytellers, health and wellness specialists, botanists, and scientists; experts in their field who share their
When Work and Caring for an Aging Parent Collide
When Work and Caring for an Aging Parent Collide There is a kind of workday no one sees. You may spend the morning answering emails, leading a meeting, or taking care of customers. But between those responsibilities, you are also checking whether Dad took his medication, calling the pharmacy, confirming tomorrow’s appointment, and wondering if there is enough food in his refrigerator. Then the workday ends, and the second shift begins. You drive across Tempe to bring dinner. You stop at the store on the
August is Wellness Month — and here's what wellness actually means.
For many people, wellness has become another checklist: more sleep, more movement, more discipline. But real wellness isn't about doing more. It's about understanding how your body actually works. Your nervous system is constantly receiving information — from your breathing, your movement, your environment, your stress load, your sleep. Based on that input, it's making decisions about how your body functions, how clearly you think, how you respond to challenges. When your nervous system is
Is Mom Really Doing Fine? Small Signs She May Need More Help
Is Mom Really Doing Fine? Small Signs She May Need More Help Sometimes the signs are easy to miss. Mom says she is fine. She still answers the phone, keeps up with the news, and tells you not to worry. But lately, you have noticed a few things that feel different. The refrigerator is a little emptier than usual. A doctor’s appointment was missed. Laundry is piling up. Maybe she has stopped going out as often, or you find yourself calling more than once a day just to make sure everything is okay. For
You’re Running a Business and Caring for a Parent. Something Has to Give.
You’re Running a Business and Caring for a Parent. Something Has to Give. It often starts quietly. You answer a few client emails before work, then call Mom to make sure she ate breakfast. During lunch, you schedule her doctor’s appointment. On the way home, you stop for groceries, pick up a prescription, and check that everything is okay. At first, it feels manageable. You tell yourself it is temporary. Then the responsibilities keep growing. You are running a business, leading a team, meeting
Scheduled vs. Reactive: What Science Proves About Preventive Care
You maintain your business proactively. Your nervous system needs that too. Think about it: You schedule regular team meetings. You don't wait for a crisis to review finances. You maintain equipment before it breaks. You plan ahead because you know that preventive action costs less — in time, money, and stress — than crisis management. Your body operates on the same principle. But most people treat it the opposite way: they wait until pain returns to address it. A year-long clinical trial from the
Doing More Isn't Making You Better
We've all been there. The list is long, the calendar is packed, and somewhere in the back of your mind you're telling yourself — just get through this stretch. Then you'll catch up. Then you'll breathe. So you take on a little more. And a little more. And somewhere in there, the work that used to feel sharp starts to feel heavy. Here's what I find fascinating about that — and I say this as someone who spends her days studying how the body handles stress: It isn't a willpower problem. It's a capacity
The Best Sleep Position (and Why It's Worth a Little Thought)
It's one of the questions I get asked most—so here's a simple way to think about it. We spend about a third of our lives asleep, and most of us never stop to think about how we're doing it. But the position you sleep in has a real say in how you feel when you wake up. The idea is simple: when your body is resting in a relaxed, neutral position, your muscles get to actually relax. When it isn't, they spend the night working to hold you in an awkward shape—and that's often why you wake up stiff or
The Hidden Pattern Behind Consistent Business Growth
It may have less to do with strategy—and more to do with what you’re reinforcing daily. In business, we often focus on strategy—marketing, networking, systems, and execution. And all of those matter. But something I’ve been noticing, both in business and in practice, is that two people can follow the same strategy… and get very different results. A big part of that comes down to how they’re thinking and what they’re reinforcing day to day. There’s a concept in neuroscience called neuroplasticity, which
How Your Phone Is Affecting Your Neck (More Than You Think)
The more your head tilts forward, the more stress your neck carries. Your head weighs about 10–12 lbs in a neutral position.But as it moves forward, that load increases quickly:15° = ~27 lbs30° = ~40 lbs45° = ~49 lbs60° = ~60 lbsThat’s a big shift for your neck and surrounding tissues to manage — especially when it’s happening for hours a day.Over time, this can lead to:• muscle fatigue• tension that keeps coming back• changes in how your neck and upper back moveIt’s not just posture — it’s what your body
Pro Tips for Picture Perfect Signage in Gilbert
Pro Tips for Picture Perfect Signage in Gilbert Designing a sign for your business in Gilbert’s Heritage District is not just about grabbing attention. It’s about reflecting the district’s blend of old-town charm and modern vibrance. Each sign contributes to the area’s personality, so getting the details right helps your brand fit beautifully into Gilbert’s historic and creative atmosphere. The location of your business within the Heritage District can significantly influence sign requirements and
