Maintaining a Strong Mental Health

Not feeling mentally well lately? Stress of caring for others getting to you? Try incorporating some of these tips into your everyday routine: - 31 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health | Mental Health America (mhanational.org) - According to the CDC, 84% of family caregivers report they want more information and help on caregiving topics related to safety at home and dealing with stress. CaringBridge is a great resource for caregivers who may be feeling alone - Personal Health Journals for Any Condition | CaringBridge - Visit their website to learn more.

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.