Protecting Elders from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and maltreatment is a concern that must be addressed by all. As our elder population increases so do the concerns of how to treat them with respect and courtesy. I will introduce my clans in the Navajo Way. Yá’át’ééh (It is good; welcome; hello) shik’éí dóó shidine’é (my family … Read moreProtecting Elders from Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Maltreatment
This is a difficult time for many people. The last couple months have been tough for pretty much everyone. Pause, then inhale and exhale. Some people are sick or have family members sick from Covid-19. Some have lost jobs and are worried about their future. Some are deemed essential workers and are putting their health … Read morePause, Inhale and Exhale
When someone asks “how are you”, do they really care? Is the response we give authentic or honest or caring? In the middle of a pandemic, there is no more important first question to ask our family, coworkers, friends or neighbors. In the grip of fear that people are experiencing, a little caring goes a … Read moreHow Are You?
We’ve always been an observer of life, and these days, there is certainly a lot to observe. As our usual routines dissolve into shoulds and should-nots, we are scrambling to redefine the orchestration of our lives. Our physical survival now depends on the script of the Greater Good. We are on Pause and have this … Read moreHit The REFRESH Button-CARE
Scholarships are treasures for students who seek to expand their education. The trick is finding the scholarships that celebrate our unique talents. One place that has unique scholarships is Unified Caring Association’s website. UCA has designed their scholarship program to reward and celebrate kind, caring hearts. The program acknowledges and promotes students’ acts of kindness … Read moreUCA Spring ’20 Scholarship is coming!
Each year we encounter many different obstacles, one of which can be the cost of upkeeping our health. Medical bills can be daunting. But Unified Caring Association (UCA) has a new member benefit that can help with high out-of-pocket medical costs after an insurance reimbursement. UCA is teaming up with Medical Cost Advocate (MCA) to … Read moreMedical Bill Negotiation
There are so many facets to gaining peace of mind. Unified Caring Association (UCA) has many caring tools and resources for self-care, caregivers, our families and pets. These tools can help us with difficult times, celebrate happiness and help us gain peace of mind. One caring resource the UCA has for our members is found … Read moreAdvanced Directives of Peace of Mind
Recognizing that self-care is a necessity is important for our health. Take yourself on a walk, eat a nutritious diet, and take time to connect with others. But self-care has another facet, it also involves nurturing our mental and emotional hearts. We at Unified Caring Association (UCA) have been reading articles written by HeartMath™ about … Read moreSelf-Care Through Heart Care
Life is a journey that has many twists and turns. While on this adventure we have milestones such as taking our first steps as a toddler, turning 16 and learning to drive, graduating college, and so on. One milestone that many of us dread is hitting midlife. We at Unified Caring Association (UCA) want to … Read moreMid-Life NO Crisis
Thanksgiving has just passed. The season can be filled with feelings of joy, friendship, family, and gratitude. There are many ways to source those feelings and a few that are sure to work. One of these ways is through two techniques developed by our caring friends at HeartMath: Heart-Focused BreathingTM and Heart-Lock InTM. With a … Read moreAppreciation Techniques: Heart-Focused Breathing & Heart-Lock In