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The holiday season is a time for family and friends to come together, and this also can bring stress, anxiety, and even depression due to an array of demands. According to a survey, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that approximately 24% of people with a diagnosed mental illness find that the holidays make their condition “a lot” worse and 40% “somewhat” worse. Here are some tips to minimize the stress that it brings:
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Dear PSL Family, We are heading into one of the most exciting times of the year! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or another annual celebration, this time of year is the opportunity to take stock of our blessings, rekindle old relationships, spend time with the ones we love, and for many, exchange gifts and best wishes to those closest in our lives.
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As winter makes its return, seniors and caregivers often find themselves spending more time indoors. That’s especially true once the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over. It’s a situation that can cause cabin fever for both the senior and their family caregiver. Research shows as many as 38% of people find the winter months to be a difficult time to stay positive.
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At Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL), we believe our people and our relationships play essential roles in our continued success and stability. For over nine decades, our mission has informed our work. It has helped us create compassionate, vibrant, and supportive environments at each of our communities. And to design resident services that nurture the body, mind, and spirit.
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The month of December holds many recognized holiday celebrations. One of the most recognized is Christmas which is celebrated on December 25th. This marks for Christians, the birth of the last true prophet sent by God. We also celebrate the following well known holidays in December:
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During October, residents and team members from across all Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) communities participated in the second annual “Thrive Wellness Olympics” and the following events: Move-A-Thon – Physical Dimension Kindness Rocks – Spiritual Dimension Talent Show – Emotional Dimension Two selections: Cards for the Troops and Humane Care for animals – Vocational Dimension Guest speaker – Intellectual Dimension Social mixer – Social Dimension
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