Changes in Income

There isn’t one person on this planet that hasn’t been affected by the Coronavirus.   Unemployment reached a sobering 30 million cases since the middle of March just today. Losing a job will give you the opportunity to be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period to get health insurance should you need to do so. But […]

Have Hope my Friends

All you have to do right now to become discouraged is to turn on the news.   It doesn’t take but a minute or two to become totally overwhelmed and/or discouraged just by reading one article online about Covid-19. As much as there is bad news, there is also good news.   Personally, this good news has […]

Unemployed – What are your Health Insurance Options

If you are now unemployed due to the Coronavirus, it’s understandable that not only are you concerned about finances, you may also be wondering – What about my health insurance? During this pandemic, it’s normal to want to make sure you don’t go without health insurance.    Please know that whether you have health insurance […]

Virtual Health Visits

A question that has come up often by clients these last few weeks is to whether or not they should venture out and see their doctor. Because of the social distancing that is being asked by each of us during this Coronavirus pandemic, it’s not surprising that this question has been asked.    The truth […]

Supporting One Another

More than ever, I hope this blog post finds you safe and healthy.   We are thinking of you and thank you for being part of Balanced Care’s family. There is so much advice out there and while I am no expert on how to keep you safe, here’s a few tips that I hope are […]

Self-Care and Spontaneity

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you just cannot wait for the week-end to arrive so you can finally feel caught up? After a very long week a few weeks ago, this is exactly how I felt.   Our family experienced a loss of an Uncle and because of this, we did all […]

Self-Care – Today is a Gift

“Yesterday’s the past; tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift.  That’s why it is called the present.” – Bill Keane If you really think about it, we all spend time worrying about the past and the future. Just this morning, my husband woke up, smiled at me, thanked God for another day together, and […]

Self-Care and Gratitude

Last week, I stepped outside to take our dog for a walk out first thing in the morning.   The weather was supposed to be very hot and humid that day so getting a walk in was important to do as early as possible. Stepping outside, one of the first views is that of our vegetable […]

Self Care – You Are Your Best Advocate

This week we are continuing our series on Self-Care and how it relates to your health and well being. Just about a month ago, my yearly physical was due.   If you are anything like myself, going to the doctor isn’t on my list of favorite activities.   Each and every time they take my blood pressure […]

Self-Care – Part 1

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with things that need to be done? Has the stress of the day kept you awake at night? Have you ever felt your productivity slipping because you are doing things that you possibly said yes to, but really didn’t have the energy to do? Personally, the answer to these questions […]