It seems that we’re in times of tremendous change all around us. But it’s important to remember that there is reason for tremendous hope, too, as you navigate this changing landscape — and that NAN is your dedicated partner in this journey. Your NAN Navigator will help you assess your situation, give you practical advice for improving what you can, and connect you with the resources and expertise that can help you succeed. To help with that process, here are some tips for dealing with these times of great change.

Happy Spring! The new season’s beginning is marked by an astronomical event known as the Vernal Equinox, which took place last Sunday. The Equinox occurs at the point in the earth’s orbit around the Sun where there is 12 hours of sunlight and 12 hours of darkness — a perfect balance between night and day.

The coming of the new season is an important reminder that as a caregiver, you need to strive to find that same “perfect balance” in your life.

The Winter Olympic games are underway, giving us a reminder of the amazing potential of the human body and mind. It’s an inspiration to us all to see our species at its athletic best!

While watching the Olympics might give you a welcome diversion from you and your loved one’s daily routine, I’m also hoping that the pageantry and events will give you both inspiration to become “Olympians” in your own lives. Here are some recommendations:

I hope your new year is off to a great start. Humanity’s year is off to a great start too this year as the amazing new James Webb telescope, which launched into space on Christmas day, arrives at its final destination in orbit around the sun this week. With viewing capabilities 100 times more powerful than its predecessor, the Hubble telescope, the James Webb telescope is bound to give the human race a new perspective on the universe — and our place in it.

And that is our goal at NAN for Caregivers, too: We want to give you the tools and information you need to bring a wholly new perspective to your caregiving universe — to your loved one, your family and to yourself!

The approaching holiday season typically brings much comfort, joy, and family togetherness to people everywhere. But for your loved one, the holidays can also create challenges in terms of maintaining physical and emotional health.

As a caregiver, here's how you can help your loved one make the most out of the holiday season: