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Calling All Caregivers...

Destress!

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Have you forgotten you own well being while caring for others? You must make time for yourself! Try finding a workout buddy or schedule time into each day for exercise and relaxation. You’ll feel more motivated, have more fun, and be more consistent. - It’s a long week when you have the stress of caring for older adults and family. Make sure that you are finding some ways to destress this weekend and focus on your mental health. Here are a few fun ideas: - 84 Fun Activities To Relax and De-Stress (outofstress.com).

The Raritan Valley YMCA (www.raritanvalleyymca.org) has teamed up with the Middlesex County Office of Aging & Disabled Services at 732-745-3295 to increase public awareness of services and opportunities for county seniors, the disabled, and their care givers.

For information on support groups, exercise, health, and wellness programs and to see if your part D health insurance provides you with a free YMCA membership, call the Raritan Valley YMCA at 732-257-4114. The Y, located at 144 Tices Lane in East Brunswick, offers general health and fitness classes, personalized work out rooms, a general fitness center, and senior exercise classes. Visit us in person or on line at Raritan Valley YMCA.

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