As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, each state, school, and place of work is changing regulations at what seems like a daily rate. Your schedule might be in a constant state of flux as you adapt to get work done, help your kids with virtual school, and more. This constant shifting has caused, overall, a surge in negative mental health outcomes. Consistent schedule changes certainly aren’t helping, as a loss of routine is known to produce anxiety.

Have you been feeling irritable, frustrated, angry, or stressed lately? These emotions are not surprising at all, as many have faced a long and difficult year. What’s the cure? 

Your bedroom should be the sanctuary of your home, a place where you can retreat after long and stressful days to unwind and recharge. And it’s especially important during these times to have a dedicated place for rest and relaxation. But is your bedroom set up to actually allow for that? Or does your bedroom feel just like any other room in the house? 

The link between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease is a subject we’ve written about in the past, and it’s important to stay up-to-date as new research becomes available, because the disease has likely touched you or someone you love in some way. Generally a scary topic, Alzheimer’s is something that most of us would prefer not to think about, and if you know someone who has experienced it, you have seen firsthand that it is a frightening and debilitating disease that affects not only the one suffering but caretakers, family members, and friends.