Mind-Body Approaches to Rehabilitation: Integrating Mental and Physical Health
In the realm of rehabilitation, acknowledging the intricate connection between mental and physical health is paramount. At Centers Healthcare, we champion mind-body approaches that integrate mental well-being into the rehabilitation process. Mindfulness practices, such as meditation and deep breathing exercises, are incorporated to manage stress and enhance overall resilience. Cognitive-behavioral strategies empower individuals to address psychological aspects affecting physical recovery. By fostering a holistic approach, our rehabilitation programs prioritize mental and emotional well-being alongside physical rehabilitation, ensuring a comprehensive and patient-centered approach to recovery. Together, we navigate the path to rehabilitation, recognizing the interconnected nature of mind and body.
To learn more about Kingston Center, visit kingston-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org or call 800-305-9151
Accessible Winter Activities Guide
Explore the joy of winter with our Accessible Winter Activities Guide, ensuring everyone can partake in the seasonal magic. Try adaptive skiing or snowshoeing for inclusive snow adventures. Accessible ice skating rinks and sledding options make winter sports accessible to all. Embrace the tranquility of winter nature walks on cleared paths for wheelchair users. Ensure accessibility at holiday light displays for a festive experience. This guide is a celebration of inclusivity, inviting everyone to create cherished winter memories and experience the wonders of the season.
To learn more about Kingston Center, visit kingston-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org or call 800-305-9151
5 Ways to Combat Rising Grocery Store Prices
Prices at the grocery store have risen about 10% from early 2021 to the same time in 2022, which just about paces the rate of inflation over that same period. So, if you’re used to spending around $1,000 per month on groceries, you can expect that line item in your budget to go up by about $100 from where it was last year.
That’s an extra $1,200 per year, which is significant. In order to help defray that extra cost, Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has five tips to combat rising grocery store prices.
- Modify Recipes to Chicken
If you’re used to using ground beef for recipes like chili, consider switching to chicken. The price of beef went up 16% in the last year, while chicken’s price rose much less. Plus, chicken was cheaper to begin with and is considered healthier anyway.
- Search for the Best Deals
A smartphone app called Flipp is free and consolidates all of the grocery store chain ads and coupons in your area, and it also takes online-only coupons into account, which can save you even more.
- Be Sure to Use What You Have
There’s no bigger waste of money than having to throw out food, and that’s even more painful now. One popular idea is to use Thursday or Friday as a pantry night. Either create dinner from foods that are in the pantry and the fridge, or have members of the family go through and pick what they want.
- Buy Store Brands
Store brands aren’t what they used to be. Most grocery chains have improved the quality of their store brand items, which add up to considerable savings over the brand name when you take an entire grocery list into account (up to 25%). Comparing the ingredient list on generic vs. name brand products is an easy way to see if you’re buying the same thing at a more reasonable price.
- Shop Online
Yes, using a service like Instacart to do your grocery shopping for you will cost you a bit more in order to pay for the convenience, but since you can have the order delivered or picked up outside the store, this can be a great option for someone who is susceptible to plenty of impulse buys, as that cost drops to $0 when you don’t even have to go inside the store.
To learn more about Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://kingston-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.
How to Make Sure You’re Registered and Ready for Election Day
How to Make Sure You’re Registered and Ready for Election Day
Over the past two years, several states have passed voting laws that may either expand or restrict access based on where you are.
With midterm elections taking place this fall, everyone will be voting on their representative in Congress, and some will be voting for governor and U.S. senator, along with other local and state positions.
Now is the time to make sure that you are still registered and your vote is ready to be counted. Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has details on making sure you (or a loved one) is set for Election Day.
- Monitor Board of Elections Website
Each state has a website where all of the voting information you need is stored, including any changes regarding rules, dates, and polling places. Visit www.usa.gov/election-office to find yours.
- Verify Your Registration
You can usually find the page necessary from your local election office to make sure that you or someone you’re checking on has a registration that’s current and active. There are also deadlines listed in case there’s an issue. Deadlines to register are typically 30 days before an election, but they do vary.
- Have Documentation Ready
Your state election website will outline what you will need to have with you in order to cast a ballot on Election Day. Some require identification to be shown, whether that be a driver’s license or voter ID card. The National Conference of State Legislatures has a site that lets you know what the voter ID laws in each state are at www.csl.org.
- Check Your Early Voting or Absentee Voting Options
Absentee voting (aka vote by mail) and early voting varies not only between states but counties as well. Absentee voting is a great option for those living at long-term care facilities, and early voting is also convenient since you can vote on your time and also not deal with the crowds of Election Day.
To learn more about Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://kingston-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.
Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 5 Ways to Make Money Working From Home
Spring 2020 was a tough time for the United States economy, as the threat of coronavirus led to a steep rise in the nation’s unemployment figures. While the pain is hopefully temporary, there are plenty of essential businesses hiring, along with others where you can work out of your own home.
Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing would like to share five of those opportunities.
Creative Freelance Services
If you’re able to write or know a thing or two about marketing, many companies are outsourcing this type of work to freelancers. If you’re new to this world, a good place to start is freelance job sites like Fiverr or Upwork, where you can create a profile and start to take on jobs.
Virtual Assistant
Think of a secretary or executive assistant, but working remotely. With more people working from home, these skills are in high demand. You can also find this type of work on places like Upwork as well as TaskRabbit.
Teach English to Non-Native Speakers
This skill is in demand all over the world, and you don’t need any specific educational credentials to do this from the comfort of your living room. Rosetta Stone and VIPKid are just two of the sites where you can earn good money doing this.
Teach Your Hobby
If you’re handy around the house or a whiz in the kitchen, put those skills to work for you. You can create videos on YouTube (and earn money through ad revenue) or create a course on Udemy.
Work for a Political Campaign
It might be tough to believe, but November is coming, and with it, the presidential, congressional, and many races for senate seats and governor spots. Besides working for the Republican and Democratic National Committees, there are nearly endless opportunities to work with nonprofits, advocacy groups, and individual campaigns.
To learn more about Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://kingston-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.
