Caregiving

I can get into most places, and Zoom when I'm at home. The difference is the ADA.

The Americans With Disabilities Act was signed 36 years ago, and it's a reason July is Disability Pride Month.

It's a fact: Disability affects us all at some point in our lives — through age, disease, accident or because it affects a loved one.

What affects people with disabilities, affects us all. What helps people with disabilities, helps us all. Be an ally, be an advocate.

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Spanglish Family & Friends support group is for adults who identify as Hispanic, Latina, Latine, or Latino and have a loved one dealing with mental health issues.

Connect with others who are experiencing the same unique challenges within their families and communities, such as:

🔵 Cultural and language barriers in mental healthcare
🔵 Concerns about seeking help due to undocumented status, and
🔵 Intergenerational trauma and stigma around emotional issues

This group is held in English and Spanish.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 3rd Tuesday, 6-7:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. Closed Captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/spanglish

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

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Well, plus it tastes good, so you wanna drink more! Here's a fancy one — I'm sure you can leave out an ingredient or two and it's still yummy —

Mango, Pineapple, & Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

2½ cups unsweetened refrigerated coconut milk beverage

1 cup frozen mango chunks

1 cup frozen sliced peaches

¾ cup frozen pineapple chunks

½ cup whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt

⅓ cup chopped pitted Medjool dates (about 3 medium dates)

2 tablespoons chia seeds

1½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

Directions: Combine 2½ cups coconut milk beverage, 1 cup mango, 1 cup peaches, ¾ cup pineapple, ½ cup yogurt, ⅓ cup dates, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 1½ teaspoons ginger and 1 teaspoon turmeric in a blender; process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, about 2 minutes. Divide between 2 large glasses.

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Come find support and community —> New to MS Virtual Meetup, Thurs. 8 PM ET

Email newtoms@nmss.org for details.

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1. Leave them in the bag and they are a shape-conforming cold pack.

2. Pop them in your mouth like ice cubes for instant cooling.

3. Tons of nutrients and antioxidants.

4. They're just yummy.

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Spanish-language program on PP MS and its management, with neurologist Vanessa Marín Collazo, MD, of Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.

Prerecorded. Links: tinyurl.com/dn8sr82t

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Parents virtual support group is for all parents of children living with a mental health diagnosis or symptoms, regardless of the child’s age. Parents of children under 18 and parents of adult children are welcome.

This meeting is facilitated by parents of children with mental health needs. This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved ones experiencing mental health challenges.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, 10 to 11:30am Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/parents

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

#Parenting #GeneralParenting
#Caregiving #BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Schizophrenia #ADHD #ChronicIllness #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Anxiety #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Depression #MentalHealth #Selfcare #EatingDisorders #CheckInWithMe

Had the pleasure to see his Lt. Dan Band play a twilight gig for thousands of veterans yesterday. Famous for "CSI New York" and Lt. Dan in "Forrest Gump," Sinise was caregiver for both his wife and son going through cancer at the same time. Mac Sinise passed away in 2024 at 33 years old.

Gary Sinise reads Romans 5:3-5. www.youtube.com/shorts/YCbL-WlOM9M

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