Top Things Moms Need to Do for Themselves

Today's parents have it easy, according to those who went before us. Modern conveniences like video baby monitors, iPads, double electric breast pumps, and toys that do just about everything for you are designed to make our lives easier. But we are also living in the age of the child-centered home, where so much of what we do is dictated by our children's needs. So much so that mommy guilt prevents us from doing so many of the things we would want to do — acts that seem selfish when there are kids in the picture. "Shouldn't you be spending quality time with your kids instead of going for a manicure?" a little voice in our heads screams. "Shouldn't you be spending that money on an educational toy instead of a double latte?" it says.

It's hard to drown out the little voice, but we're here to tell that it's OK to be selfish. It's OK to do things for yourself. It's OK to do something that doesn't benefit anyone but Mom. Here are 25 things you should do for yourself (maybe not all at once, but over time) and never feel guilty about.

1. Go out with the girls.
2. Hire a babysitter so you can get some sleep.
3. Keep the "good" cookies for yourself

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Receiving Hospice is not a Death Sentence

I have heard countless patients in my (healthcare) experience tell me they don’t want hospice because they don’t want to die. I understand and have compassion for someone who doesn’t want to die, but hospice doesn’t kill you, and without emotional support and pain management, your life quality is diminished. 
In my work experience prior to MedCure, I witnessed many patients receive hospice care only to be discharged after a few months. Turns out, they received such good care and emotional support that they were cured!  Sounds like a miracle huh?  Well, it happened more than a few times to make ME a believer! Because of hospice, the patient felt better. Because of feeling better, their bodies actually healed itself and they were consequently removed from hospice care. Ask someone who works in hospice this and they will tell you they have seen “miracles” happen too.
Hospice is covered under Medicare and many insurance plans.

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Career Traps: Beware of Five Dilemmas

“Am I in the right job at the right company?” “Am I doing what I am meant to do?” “How can I find my dream job? Is there such a thing?” Who hasn’t asked these questions?
It’s easy to ask these questions at low points: The person who recruited you leaves for a new job, the project you put your heart and soul into goes flat, or an important client is furious over what you thought was a small change.
It also happens when we compare our situation to others, like when friends share the perks of their own jobs:
• “We get a thank-you bonus every year, so we are taking a trip next month.”
• “I love my new job, and I got a 30 percent increase when I moved.”
• “I can work from home and set my own hours as long as my work gets done.”
• “My five-minute commute has changed my life. I can actually take the kids to school or even stop and have lunch with them.”
• “I’ve been handpicked for quick advancement, so I’m in a special program to make sure I’m ready.”
- See more at: http://www.success.com/blog/career-dilemmas-beware-of-5-traps-when-deciding-to-stay-or-go#sthash.vtFFgwhh.dpuf

“Am I in the right job at the right company?” “Am I doing what I am meant to do?” “How can I find my dream job? Is there such a thing?” Who hasn’t asked these questions?
It’s easy to ask these questions at low points: The person who recruited you leaves for a new job, the project you put your heart and soul into goes flat, or an important client is furious over what you thought was a small change.
It also happens when we compare our situation to others, like when friends share the perks of their own jobs:
• “We get a thank-you bonus every year, so we are taking a trip next month.”
• “I love my new job, and I got a 30 percent increase when I moved.”
• “I can work from home and set my own hours as long as my work gets done.”
• “My five-minute commute has changed my life. I can actually take the kids to school or even stop and have lunch with them.”
• “I’ve been handpicked for quick advancement, so I’m in a special program to make sure I’m ready.”
- See more at: http://www.success.com/blog/career-dilemmas-beware-of-5-traps-when-deciding-to-stay-or-go#sthash.vtFFgwhh.dpuf

“Am I in the right job at the right company?” “Am I doing what I am meant to do?” “How can I find my dream job? Is there such a thing?” Who hasn’t asked these questions?
It’s easy to ask these questions at low points: The person who recruited you leaves for a new job, the project you put your heart and soul into goes flat, or an important client is furious over what you thought was a small change.
It also happens when we compare our situation to others, like when friends share the perks of their own jobs:
• “We get a thank-you bonus every year, so we are taking a trip next month.”
• “I love my new job, and I got a 30 percent increase when I moved.”
• “I can work from home and set my own hours as long as my work gets done.”
• “My five-minute commute has changed my life. I can actually take the kids to school or even stop and have lunch with them.”
• “I’ve been handpicked for quick advancement, so I’m in a special program to make sure I’m ready.”
- See more at: http://www.success.com/blog/career-dilemmas-beware-of-5-traps-when-deciding-to-stay-or-go#sthash.vtFFgwhh.dpuf

“Am I in the right job at the right company?” “Am I doing what I am meant to do?” “How can I find my dream job? Is there such a thing?” Who hasn’t asked these questions?

It’s easy to ask these questions at low points: The person who recruited you leaves for a new job, the project you put your heart and soul into goes flat, or an important client is furious over what you thought was a small change.

It also happens when we compare our situation to others, like when friends share the perks of their own jobs:
• “We get a thank-you bonus every year, so we are taking a trip next month.”
• “I love my new job, and I got a 30 percent increase when I moved.”
• “I can work from home and set my own hours as long as my work gets done.”
• “My five-minute commute has changed my life. I can actually take the kids to school or even stop and have lunch with them.”
• “I’ve been handpicked for quick advancement, so I’m in a special program to make sure I’m ready.”

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Apple Pie: Best Part of Fall

For me, there are three signs that winter is approaching.
When it’s time to pull horseshoes, harvest carrots from the garden and bake apple pie, the best of the autumn days are dwindling.

Every season has its moments, and making apple pie is one of my favorite parts of fall. It brings back memories of learning how to make pie crust with my mom.

My mom, Shirley Fester, died six years ago, and one of my most treasured possessions is the handwritten recipe card she gave me when I was in my 20s. A lot of families will take mom or grandma’s recipes, type them into a computer and print out copies for everyone to have. That’s a great way to pass along the favorite dishes, but the scribbles on a tattered recipe card provide a real connection to that person.

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Pastoral Care and its vital role in health care.

National Pastoral Care Week 2014 is around the corner. This annual event (this year October 19-25) is a great opportunity for healthcare institutions to recognize the important and often unrecognized work and gifts of spiritual caregivers in their midst and to inform patients, family members, and staff that they are available to help.

- See more at: http://www.healthcarechaplaincy.org/news-events/entry/2014-spiritual-care-pastoral-care-week-take-advantage-of-the-opportunity.html#sthash.mXVcnEhn.dpuf

This annual event (this year October 19-25) is a great opportunity for healthcare institutions to recognize the important and often unrecognized work and gifts of spiritual caregivers in their midst and to inform patients, family members, and staff that they are available to help. - See more at: http://www.healthcarechaplaincy.org/news-events/entry/2014-spiritual-care-pastoral-care-week-take-advantage-of-the-opportunity.html#sthash.mXVcnEhn.dpuf

This annual event (this year October 19-25) is a great opportunity for healthcare institutions to recognize the important and often unrecognized work and gifts of spiritual caregivers in their midst and to inform patients, family members, and staff that they are available to help. - See more at: http://www.healthcarechaplaincy.org/news-events/entry/2014-spiritual-care-pastoral-care-week-take-advantage-of-the-opportunity.html#sthash.6K16uE54.dpuf

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Tuition Reimbursement Winner for September

Congratulations, RoQuelle! 

RoQuelle is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for September! 

She will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next!

"Hello! My name is RoQuelle Smith. I live in Ashland, Ks. I'm married with 2 stepsons and 2 grandsons. I have 3 pets - a dog,a cat and a horse. I'm currently working at the grade school. I worked in dietary the past 10 yrs. and in that time I became a certified dietary manager working as the assistant. I also came to love taking care of the elderly. I have always thought of becoming a CNA because I wanted to be able to do more. I've currently got out of working in dietary so I thought this would be a great opportunity to take the course. When I got the email that I was the tuition reimbursement winner I had to read it a few times to make sure it was for real. I was very surprised! I paid for the course out of pocket so I feel pretty lucky. Thank you We Care Online for your generosity! I think it's really nice that We Care Online is able to do this for their students. I feel very fortunate to have won and I will also let others know who are interested in taking courses in health care that they should consider We Care Online. I know when I'm ready to further my career I would sign up in We Care Online courses again. I can't express my gratitude enough not only for the tuition reimbursement but also for being able to provide education and the caring of their students! Thank you again."
- RoQuelle S.

Students registered for a Nurse Aide course will automatically be placed in a monthly drawing to win reimbursement of their course tuition. The monthly drawings will choose one student to win a reimbursement.

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10 Healthy Fall Foods.

As the temperature begins to cool, kids go back to school and college football seems just around the corner. You know what's coming: fall.

Summer gets a lot of attention for roadside farmers' stands selling everything from tomatoes to cucumbers to watermelons. True, a lot of healthy and tasty foods are harvested in the summer.
But what about the fall? This season doesn't disappoint, either.

There are so many fresh fruits and vegetables that come with the fall that it can be hard to narrow down which ones are best for you. But in this article, we'll look at 10 of the healthiest fall fares.
You'll want to consider a number of factors when evaluating whether a food is healthy, and opinions on different items are as varied as the foods themselves.

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How to succeed as a long distance caregiver.

Five years ago, Dave's mother moved from their old house in Philadelphia to an apartment that was closer to his sister in Baltimore. Before the move, the 30-minute drive to visit his mom wasn't a big deal, and Dave had lunch with her weekly. Sometimes they'd go to a ballgame together. After the move, neither Dave nor his mom expected much to change—what was another hour or so of drive time?

But as time passed, the trip seemed to get longer, time together was harder to arrange, and as a result, they saw less of each other. Then his mom's health began to slide. When Dave's sister called to say their mom had fallen and broken her hip, Dave needed and wanted to help. Should he offer to hire a nurse? Should he take a week off work and help out himself? After all the years his mom had devoted to caring for the family, what could Dave do from far away to help her—and his sister?

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The Ten Commandments of Garage Saling

#1. If old tires or rims are sitting on the curb, drive on by. I’ve never even been tempted to buy anything at a sale that included these items. Go figure.

#2. Pay 10% of what you would pay for the item new. Unless you really, really like it.

#3. Don’t hesitate to strike up a conversation with the proprietor. This raises your enjoyment quotient, and if you later bargain—she already likes you. But don’t become a total schmooze. You have to live with yourself afterward.

#4. Always dicker with the price–unless the item is underpriced, then pay and drive away before the seller changes her mind.

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WeCareOnline October Staff Highlight: Lynn Cline

This month you get to meet Lynn Cline. 

Lynn has worked in the healthcare field for 32 years. As a child and growing up, she always enjoyed being a caregiver and knew that being a nurse is what she wanted to do for her career. Lynn began working LTC as a teenager, worked for a period of time as a CNA, then continued her education and became an RN.

The majority of Lynn’s work in the healthcare field has been in acute care, working as a Registered Nurse. She has also worked as Director of Nursing in LTC and in Home Care. Lynn is a certified Risk Manager and certified CQI manager for both acute and LTC.  Lynn has a KDADS approval to teach the following courses:   Certified Nurse Aide, Social Service Designee, Activity Director,  Home Health Aide,  Medication Aide and also teaches continuing education for these positions. Lynn’s specialty is in adult education for health care workers in LTC.

Lynn is married and lives with her husband in Tucson, AZ.  The Clines have 2 adult children and several grandchildren. When she is not working Lynn loves to travel every chance she gets. She loves to just get out, drive and find beautiful new places.  

Lynn has learned that working in healthcare is a lot of hard work, sadness, and joy but states, “the work satisfaction you get is worth it all.” Lynn notes that there have been many, many changes over her years in the healthcare profession.  In spite of these changes, Lynn states one goal has remained a constant.  That goal is one of being an advocate for patients and the desire to give them the best care physically, mentally and spiritually possible.

Everyone at WeCareOnline plays an important role in helping students have the best online learning experience possible.   Lynn is the founder and owner of WeCareOnline.  She loves teaching and teaches several WCO classes. Since WeCareOnline is an online company, Lynn knows that people don’t get to see her face to face or to see her workspace.  She says that you would see her with a coffee cup in her hand and  seated in her recliner with laptop in hand talking to staff and students. Lynn states:  “It's a blast working from home!”

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