Lakeside Special Care Center

Europe's oldest person, a 117-year-old French nun, survived COVIDand she didn't even realize she had it! Read the story here.

If there is a single definition of healing it is to enter with mercy and awareness those pains, mental and physical, from which we have withdrawn in judgment and dismay. Stephen Levine

Has the COVID-19 pandemic increased your stress and anxiety? If so, you are not alone. Isolation, worry, and fearthese are just some of the feelings that have put a damper on many people's mental health. The good news is there are things you can do to manage anxiety during COVID-19. Read this article to learn what you can do.

This spring, the National Alliance on Mental Illness will be hosting NAMIWalks events all over the country. You can join with others to help raise mental health awareness! Check out the link to find an event near you. https://www.namiwalks.org/

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. Dalai Lama XIV, The Art of Happiness

For all adults who face mental health challenges and want to better understand themselves and their recovery, NAMI offers a free eight-week peer-to-peer educational program. Sign up at the link! https://nami.org//Mental-Health-Education/NAMI-Peer-to-Peer

Happy World Health Day! Visit the WHO website to learn how you can help build a fairer, healthier world. https://bit.ly/31TYrKp

"As people get older, they grapple with many changes that commonly include more health problems, less mobility, and issues with sleep quality. In fact, according to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation, 44 percent of older Americans struggle with insomnia symptoms at least a few nights per week. Whether you or a loved one are suffering from sleep problems, it is important to address how to sleep better as we age. Higher-quality sleep can help improve physical and mental health for seniors." Read the full article here.

The Easter bunny has made a visit to our residents! Wishing all a wonderful Easter weekend.

Helping a family member or loved one work through mental illness is a challenge, but you aren't alone. The free NAMI Family-to-Family class is a great way to get support from other families in similar situations. "Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed." Find more informat...ion at this link. https://nami.org//Mental-Health-Educ/NAMI-Family-to-Family

Being a caregiver can be a labor of love, but it can also be stressful. Peruse the articles at the link to learn how you can be an effective caregiver while also taking care of yourself. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving

The holidays don’t have to be a time to throw healthy habits out the window. Enjoy these healthy yet delicious holiday recipes! https://www.lifegen.net/blog/holiday-snacks/index.html

Mental health matters! https://nami.org//NAMI-Mental-Health-Care-Matters-FINAL.pdf

The only journey is the journey within. Rainer Maria Rilke https://www.goodtherapy.org//stop-stigma-12-inspiring-quot

At Lakeside Special Care Center, it is our purpose that whoever enters our facility will be met with kindness, competence, and compassion. https://www.lifegen.net/lakeside/index.html