COVID-19 has forced many people to self-isolate to avoid infection. Seniors in particular have been advised to stay home because of the dangers they face as a result of the virus. Unfortunately, research shows that all that time home alone can harm physical and mental health, increasing the risk of issues like insomnia and anxiety.... Continue Reading →
The Youth Who Need Our Caring
Rock-a-bye baby, where did you grow? How young were you when learned that the world was so cold? How old were you when you learned what it meant to be stoned? That your momma couldn’t love you more than she loved the fast life? When DCS stormed in and took you from her in the... Continue Reading →
Sticks and Stones Bullying
Sticks and stones may break his bones but words will never let him rest They eat him up then churn his guts, like vermin they infest He can’t see why they make him cry, he wonders if he’ll ever know He is a prisoner at school and home, there is just no safe place for... Continue Reading →
The Trick is Treating Yourself
As Autumn descends and the leaves fall, our own physical and mental states begin to go through seasonal changes, too. If you’re not careful, a true witch’s brew of toil and trouble await. So pay close attention to how shorter days, lowering temperatures, and rain impacts our mood. The Fall can also contribute to a... Continue Reading →
Simple Tips for Seniors to Spend Less… And Live More
If you’re a senior who has to get by on a tight budget, you know how stressful it can be to worry about money. The problem is that worrying about money can take over our lives, distracting us from what really matters. And if there’s one universal truth about worry, it’s that it never accomplished... Continue Reading →
Local Communities are Vital for Tree Planting Success
The ecosystem benefits of reforestation get talked about a lot—and with good reason! Healthy trees support entire ecosystems—and planting them helps nature to regenerate lost landscapes, increase biodiversity, and offset carbon emissions. But if done thoughtfully, reforestation can also have profound socioeconomic impacts by improving food security, protecting livelihoods, and helping to heal communities. In... Continue Reading →
So Now You Want a FISH?!
As some of us continue to endure the ‘same old – same old’ of quarantine, it is natural for our minds to meander in directions that never had an arrow before. If we’re bored, lonely or feeling useless, we may entertain the thought of having a pet. Dogs and cats are out – no room/no... Continue Reading →
Earth Day 2020: Celebration of the Seen and Unseen
It is quite auspicious that we are celebrating Earth Day 2020 during this time of Covid-19 quarantine. For who can deny that our great planet earth has blossomed with joyous vitality because of less toxic activity on land, in the air and in the waters. Animals are rediscovering the freedom of exploring territories that pose... Continue Reading →
Silver Linings
silver lining “Did I brush my teeth this morning?” Kind of an odd question, but not an infrequent one these days as some of us stumble through our unscripted days. We may have decided to stay in pajamas – or eat chocolate for breakfast – anything so as not to face the day ‘responsibly’. But... Continue Reading →
Schooling at Home; Practical Tips for Stressed out Families
We have officially begun the first week of homeschool for our kids as many of us are homebound and practicing health and safety routines for ourselves and our communities. We at Unified Caring Association (UCA) have been receiving questions about how to set up a routine for schooling at home. With some research we have... Continue Reading →