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We’re entering the time of year when we collectively focus on gratitude. It’s even a ubiquitous tradition to say what you’re thankful for during Thanksgiving dinner. But between the frantic cleaning, food prep and traveling, it can be stressful.
Here are five tips to make Thanksgiving more carefree so you can focus on what matters.
Perhaps the easiest way to quickly reduce anxiety is by taking deep breaths.
“Deep breathing increases the supply of oxygen to your brain and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes a state of calmness,” according to the American Institute of Stress.
When the family dynamics start to get a bit overwhelming this Thanksgiving, take a few seconds to breathe.
Healthline recommends these basic techniques for diaphragmatic breathing:
Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks and eat a big feast. But you might want to skip overindulging in food and spirits.
The Mayo Clinic recommends you have a healthy snack before your holiday meal, avoid excessive alcohol use and try to limit sweets and cheeses.
Consider this a day to all pitch in. Don’t rely on one person or one family to provide all the food and drinks, which can be costly and stressful.
Turn Thanksgiving into a potluck where everyone is responsible for one or two items.
The holidays aren’t about perfection; they’re about spending time with the people you love.
“As we gear up for the holidays, we often set the bar impossibly high for ourselves and then feel upset when our celebrations don’t live up to expectations,” said Neda Gould, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Mindfulness Program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Gould recommends you accept that imperfection is healthy and normal.
Above all, try not to lose sight of what Thanksgiving is all about. Find things to be grateful for and express your gratitude to your loved ones.
At Advena Living, we are thankful to our employees who continue to work hard to care for our residents. Their compassion, commitment and kindness make residents at our communities feel at home.
Part of our guiding philosophy is that we strive to make the concept of “home” a real thing. It is our goal to ensure that each community member gets to live how they want to, on their own schedule, and is able to maintain those special daily pleasures, rituals and traditions that make them who they are.
Advena Living specializes in assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care throughout the state. We have seven locations in Bonner Springs, Cherryvale, Clay Center, Clearwater, Rose Hill, Topeka, and Wichita.
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease, which is the most common type of dementia. Because of its prevalence, Alzheimer’s is widely studied. The National Institute on Aging alone is currently supporting over 400 clinical trials on Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Those trials include clinical drug development, non-pharmacological interventions, and dementia care.
“In the past century, scientists have made remarkable strides in understanding how Alzheimer’s affects the brain and learning how to make life better for affected individuals and families,” according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
In just the past recent months, there have been several new findings. Here are some of the latest studies:
At Advena Living, we are proud to serve individuals from all walks of life at all stages of life, including those who have dementia. We offer a safe, secure home for anyone who experience cognitive decline and need additional assistance.
We specialize in assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care throughout the state. Our locations include Bonner Springs, Cherryvale, Clay Center, Clearwater, Rose Hill, Topeka, and Wichita.
The name “Advena” means newcomer. We welcome newcomers seeking a caring environment where they may continue to live their best lives. Part of our guiding philosophy is that we honor choice. We believe that community members should always have a say in how they live their lives. We will work hard to accommodate what you want your schedule to be every day.
RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus case are skyrocketing across the country right now. Hospitals are becoming overcrowded with young children with RSV, a serious illness that can cause breathing problems and other complications.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), RSV infections typically occur during the fall and winter, and start to drop off in the spring. Symptoms include runny nose, coughing, sneezing, fever and wheezing.
The majority of people who get RSV will have mild symptoms and recover within two weeks. However, it can be dangerous for babies, young children and older adults. A severe RSV infection can lead to bronchiolitis and pneumonia, along with hospitalizations. Individuals with asthma, COPD and congestive heart failure may find RSV makes those chronic health issues worse.
RSV cases were down in 2020 and 2021, according to a study from the National Library of Medicine. This year, we’re seeing a surge in the virus. Medical experts say the mitigation measures we took during Covid-19, social distancing and wearing masks, also helped prevent the spread of other viruses, like RSV.
Those behaviors created what scientists are calling an “immunity gap.”
“Decreased exposure to endemic viruses created an immunity gap– a group of susceptible individuals who avoided infection and therefore lack pathogen-specific immunity to protect against future infection,” said two epidemiologists in the medical journal The Lancet.
While RSV is commonly thought of as a virus that affects babies and young children, older adults are also a high-risk population. Data from the CDC shows more than 177,000 older Americans are hospitalized each year from RSV. Around 14,000 die from it.
A report from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases suggests “gradual deterioration of the immune system due to aging is one of the several reasons why older adults are at an increased risk from viral respiratory disease.”
There is no specific treatment or vaccination against this virus. Instead, it’s important to manage symptoms and prevent the spread of the virus by staying home when sick.
If you are having breathing problems or shortness of breath, seek medical attention immediately.
RSV is very contagious. The CDC recommends avoiding close contact with other sick people and limiting the amount of time in potentially contagious settings during fall and winter. Wash your hands and clean commonly used surfaces. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
At Advena Living, we take residents’ health and safety very seriously. We aim to maintain clean environments and prevent the spread of illnesses throughout best practices.
Advena Living specializes in assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care throughout the state. We have locations in Bonner Springs, Cherryvale, Clay Center, Clearwater, Rose Hill, Topeka, and Wichita.
Our name “Advena” means newcomer. We welcome newcomers seeking a caring environment where they may continue to live their best lives.
