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March is National Nutrition Month. Nutrition is more than a list of do’s and don’ts or a dietary plan. Nutrition is about the daily choices we make to nourish ourselves with food and beverages that strengthen our bodies, replenish energy, and ultimately lift our spirits. Eating healthy is about making little choices and simple changes throughout our day that give us the building blocks we need to face various challenges and uphold our responsibilities. Eating well boosts our energy, brings focus to our days, and makes us feel better overall. It also mitigates long-term illnesses, improves your immune system, keeps your heart healthy, and more. The benefits of eating well are endless so now’s the time to dive right in! Here are five ways to eat healthy during National Nutrition Month and all year long.

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The word itself is simply defined. The meaning is tucked right there in the word. A “caregiver” is a giver of care. Someone who provides support, help, or aid to another who needs it. They care for a loved one, a friend, a family member, or another person when that person can’t provide specific care for himself or herself. Caregivers are a diverse group – providing a wide variety of care in a variety of situations. Let’s take a step back and ask ourselves, “what is a caregiver?” Once we identify caregivers in our own lives, we can support them in their important work.

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If you had just one wish or a fairy godmother to grant you a bit of help, would you ask for more energy? A little more time in the day and the motivation to get more done? What if you could reclaim just an hour or two in the day? Or even just a moment to yourself? What if you had the zest to hop through your to-do list without crashing at the end of the day? We don’t have a magic wand and we can’t turn your pumpkin into a carriage, but we do have a few easy steps for how to boost energy. Start taking these simple steps and you might start to feel like your own fairy godmother.

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Guest Blog Post written by Max Gottlieb

I know firsthand how difficult it can be to provide elderly care for parents while trying to maintain a healthy relationship with your siblings. If not done properly, sibling rivalries and resentments can pop up at a time when everybody is already stressed enough.

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Over 50 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared February to be American Heart Month. The tradition of Heart Health Month has continued on as we raise awareness about the various risk factors, symptoms, treatments, and most importantly lifestyles that contribute to either heart disease or heart health. Whether you are just starting to think about the importance of heart health or are in need of more information to live a healthy lifestyle, here are five things you should know this Heart Health Month.

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If you are a caregiver or know a caregiver well, you understand the value of respite. When you look at your calendar, are you seeing the time for you? It’s time to make that time. Your Lotsa Community gives you a place to reserve time for your own respite. Use it to give yourself a break so you can give more to your loved one.

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Are you making the most of your Lotsa Community? Your Well Wishes Wall just may be the most powerful tool you have. Your own hub of inspiration and love, the Well Wishes wall serves as a place to reflect and be reminded of the active community around you. Here are some tips for making the best of your Well Wishes Wall.

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Caregivers can sometimes feel like they have taken a second job as a taxi driver since so much of their time is used coordinating rides between doctor’s appointments, physical and occupational therapy sessions, kid’s sports, and various meetings. If your schedule is filled with places to be, you may want to consider using your Lotsa Community to coordinate carpooling to appointments.

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During this busy time of year it can be difficult to create healthy meal plans. Running from one errand and appointment to the next can be distracting and exhausting and it is easy to turn to fast food options. However, staying healthy and being productive is largely dependent upon eating healthy meals consistently. When you are caring for yourself and serving as a primary caregiver for your family, healthy meals are often your responsibility. Here are some tips to consider as you incorporate meal planning into your schedule.

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