by orioniso | Jan 25, 2015 | News
Caregiving may be one of the most important and challenging roles you will ever take on in your life. To help you be more informed and prepared we have provided a list of reliable resources. We hope these resources help you take the best possible care of both yourself...
by orioniso | Jan 18, 2015 | News
As a caregiver, journaling can be an extremely beneficial self-help tool. Many people may initially think that they don’t have time to commit to journaling (your lives are already too busy!) but it really can be simple process. Journaling doesn’t have to take a lot...
by orioniso | Jan 1, 2015 | News
At Orion ISO we are proud of our hardworking, dynamic group of employees. So proud in fact that we want to provide you with the opportunity to get to know them better and find out for yourself why we think they are so great! Here are 10 things you probably don’t know...
by orioniso | Dec 23, 2014 | News
When you are a caregiver, you are probably dealing with two primary challenges: you are stressed out and you have very little time for yourself. This can be a vicious cycle!. You can’t combat stress when you don’t have time for stress relief. Many people have...
by orioniso | Dec 18, 2014 | News
If you are a new caregiver you are learning quickly that sometimes (or perhaps quite often) you put yourself and your needs last. In a previous article about the sandwich generation we touched on how being a caregiver can take a toll on relationships and finances....
by orioniso | Dec 16, 2014 | News
The holiday season can be a time of joy, wonderment and beauty, but let’s be honest. It can also be extremely stressful. From the additional social obligations to the financial burdens of gift buying to upholding all the annual traditions of the season, it’s a lot....
by orioniso | Dec 1, 2014 | News
This month our focus is on our caregivers, who give so tirelessly year-round. Award-winning author Jacque Fletcher has some advice for using creativity to revitalize and recharge this month! When you’re in the middle of caretaking—for a family member or friend...
by orioniso | Nov 18, 2014 | News
Do you want a good way to create more volunteers in the world? Children who volunteer are much more likely to continue as adults, so get them volunteering at a young age! In addition to being good for the community, volunteering offers many benefits to...
by orioniso | Nov 9, 2014 | News
Did you know that Minnesota has an annual day of giving? Give to the Max Day is coming up on November 13th. Started in 2009, Give to the Max Day is essentially on online charity blitz giving Minnesotans an easy way to donate to their favorite non-profit or...
by orioniso | Nov 1, 2014 | News
In the world of developmental disabilities, smartphone and iPad apps have been life changing. They help users communicate and offer many therapeutic, educational and behavioral benefits. They are socially acceptable, small and can be taken most anywhere. They are also...
