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When you care for others as a profession, it can be easy to neglect your own health and wellbeing. This is especially true when it comes to mental health. We get caught up in the needs of others and forget that we too, have needs. When this happens, it's important to be able to recognize the signs within ourselves that may be signaling it's time for a break. This is instrumental in avoiding burnout amongst caregivers. If you’re a caregiver often finding yourself low on energy, you may be burnt out. Read along as we discuss burnout specifically in relation to caregivers, how to identify its signs, and potential solutions. 

As we approach the dog days of summer and the sun begins to beam on full blast, True Care would like to remind our readers of the dangers of skin cancer. While sunshine is essential for your body to process vitamin D, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can quickly damage the skin. In fact, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Additionally, more than two people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour. Read along to learn more about skin cancer and the main ways to help prevent it. 

As temperatures rise during the summer, it is important to take the proper precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. People aged 65 and older and individuals with pre-existing conditions are the most at risk in hot weather. As the season warms up, it’s important for family caregivers to prepare their seniors and themselves for the skyrocketing temperatures. 

Ever wonder why your head starts to hurt after a long day in the sun? Or why you might feel dizzy and lightheaded more often in warmer temperatures? With the increase in temperatures during the summer comes an increase in sweat and dehydration which causes headaches, and in some cases, a migraine headache. If not taken seriously, the summer sun can be dangerous. Since June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to prepare for the summer and raise awareness on the effects of heat and why headaches and migraines are more common in the summer. Join us this month as we discuss headaches, avoiding headaches, and ways to keep your cool this summer.

Are you too busy to think about your health? Then you're just like most working Americans! The good news is, you can start making small changes today to get more mindfulness in your life, no matter how time-crunched or distracted you are. The word “mindfulness” is gaining a lot of popularity. You've probably heard everyone from monks to CEOs to psychologists waxing poetic about the wonders of mindfulness. Yet, many people still don't know what it is. Read on to discover exactly what mindfulness is, and why everyone can benefit from its practice.