“Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” That is the first sentence of Leo Tolstoy’s famous novel,
Anna Karenina.
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Functional Families in Modern America
Topics: Family First connect Bulletin Loved Ones First
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Caregiver Stress
Many times, the caregiver for a chronically ill patient does not fare as well long-term as the patient.
The
New England Journal of Medicine reported a study showing that two-thirds of caregivers had significant depression which began when their lives were changed by the illness in a loved one—be it a parent, spouse, or child.
Topics: Family First Bulletin Loved Ones First
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Start a Healthy New Family Tradition Today
The importance of spending time together as a family (or chosen family) is pretty indisputable. Fostering healthy connections with family members is crucial for our social well-being, and for our overall wellness.
Topics: Family First connect Loved Ones First
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Keep Connecting Virtually With the Ones You Love
If you hadn’t made the leap before, the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown aggressively shoved most everyone into the virtual world, whether it was by streaming movies at home instead of going to a theater, or buying dinner via a food delivery app. Some of these things will no doubt be ditched ASAP, but others will be permanently woven into our culture going forward.
Topics: Right Tribe Family First connect
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In honor of Black History Month, a profile of a local champion and Sharecare colleague: John Bobb-Semple
Black History Month typically focuses on the courage and fortitude found in heroes who have overcome hardships and pathos endured by generations.
Past suffering, prejudices, inequities, and injustices should always be remembered so as not to be repeated.
Thus, a better future can be created for everyone.
Topics: Right Tribe Family First connect
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Behind Every Good Recipe is an Even Better Story
Behind every good recipe is an even better story—the story makes it
tasty too! (If you don’t immediately get the reference to Vitameatavegamin & Lucille Ball – then I feel sorry for you).
Picture this: A big family - Mom, Dad, five children, and Nanny (aka Grandma Daisy) are all watching television together (yes, this was a long time ago).
