Volunteering: Renewing Your Sense of Purpose in the New Year
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” — Audrey Hepburn Many North Texas seniors — those 65 and older —
How Chaplains are Helping Patients and Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During hard times, many lean on their family and faith to get them through. Taking care of your spiritual health is just as important as nourishing your body and getting exercise, but limitations because of
Tips for Men Dealing with Depression
Men are commonly known for keeping their emotional struggles inside, especially those that show any signs of perceived weakness. That doesn’t mean that those feelings aren’t there, but rather that they aren’t choosing to share
How Finding Your Sense of Purpose in the New Year Can Add Years to Your Life
The inhabitants of Nicoya Peninsula, in Costa Rica, call it “plan de vida.” People that live in Okinawa, Japan, call it “Ikigai.” But in both languages, the premise is the same—it’s the reason you wake
Piano Keys and Parkinson’s: A Story of Determination Against Disease
A tremor, slowed movement, rigid muscles, impaired posture or balance — all characteristic signs of Parkinson’s disease. But all of those telltale symptoms simply melt away once classically-trained concert pianist Lucien Leinfelder’s fingers hit the
20 Ho-Ho-Healthy Gifts to Give This Holiday Season
If you haven’t started thinking about your holiday gift list yet, time is ticking away! Try something new this year by showing your thoughtfulness AND helping your gift recipients jumpstart their New Year’s resolutions by
Belonging Is an Important Aspect of Post-Heart Attack Care
A heart attack is terrifying. And even with great medical care, the flurry of emotions that go with facing your mortality can really wreak havoc with mental health. And yet, studies have found that very
How Pastoral Care Helps Families Keep Faith Alive
They are there when families and patients need comfort beyond the valuable treatments a medical team can provide. They hold hands, they pray, they listen — and they provide the compassionate voice of health care.
Aging Requires New Outlooks as Bodies Change
Age, as the saying goes, may be nothing but a number, but it is an important number. And as we get older, men and women alike may find themselves reckoning with obstacles they haven’t encountered
How to Help Alzheimer’s Patients Enjoy Life After Diagnosis
If you know a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia, the idea of their identity slowly slipping away can be one of the hardest parts