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GRATITUDE CHECK
Change your life today
It’s that time of year where many people begin thinking about the things they are thankful for. Although it’s nice to count your blessings on Thanksgiving, being thankful throughout the year could have tremendous benefits on your quality of life. Cultivating gratitude doesn’t cost any money and doesn’t take much time, but the benefits are enormous. Research reveals gratitude can have these benefits:
1.Gratitude opens the door to more
relationships. Not only does saying “thank you” constitute good manners, but showing appreciation can help you win new friends.
2. Gratitude improves physical health.
Grateful people experience fewer aches and pains, and they report feeling healthier than other people. Not surprisingly, grateful people are also more likely to take care of their health. They exercise more often and are more likely to attend regular checkups with their doctors, which is likely to contribute to further longevity.
3. Gratitude improves psychological
health. Gratitude reduces a multitude of toxic emotions, ranging from envy and resentment to frustration and regret. Research confirms that gratitude effectively increases happiness and reduces depression.
4. Grateful people sleep better. Writing
in a gratitude journal improves sleep. Spend just 15 minutes jotting down a few grateful sentiments before bed, and you may sleep better and longer.
5. Gratitude improves self-esteem.
Studies have shown that gratitude reduces social comparisons. Rather than becoming resentful toward people who have more money or better jobs — which is a major factor in reduced self-esteem — grateful people are able to appreciate other people’s accomplishments.
6. Gratitude increases mental
strength. For years, research has shown gratitude not only reduces stress, but it may also play a major role in overcoming trauma. Recognizing all you have to be thankful for – even during the worst times of your life – fosters resilience.
AAA SENIOR PLACEMENT AZ
A Message from Sue Royer
“I was born and raised in inner city Chicago, the sixth of eighteen children with fifteen brothers. Being the oldest daughter, I was always a caregiver which I believe influenced me to pursue work in the healthcare industry. Today, I have three daughters and five grandchildren. Years ago, I volunteered for hospice and knew immediately that helping seniors was my calling. I was soon employed by hospice but I felt something was missing. I realized it was the limited time I was able to spend with my clients. Having my own business allows me to provide the intimate hands on service needed in our community. I am committed to our seniors throughout their lives and I thank the community for the opportunity to serve.”
Sue Royer - Director
Serving Valleywide
About Us
Since 2002, AAA Senior Placement AZ has been offering FREE services helping seniors find safe, affordable and loving assisted living. When it becomes too difficult for you or your loved ones to safely manage daily living and/or manage medical needs, call Sue Royer for help navigating the many options available. We are specialists in all levels of assisted living care resources with referrals to Arizona’s best: • Group Homes • Assisted Living Communities • In-Home Primary Care Physicians • Home Health Care Therapy • Transportation • Private Duty In-Home Care • Respite Care • Alzheimer’s Care • Memory Care • Hospice • Support Groups Assisted living resources accepting: • Private pay • Arizona Long Term Care-ALTCS • Medicaid • VA Benefits
6 Reasons You Should Call AAA Senior Placement AZ
• We are well known and respected in the medical community. • All clients are given a thorough assessment to determine proper placement needs. • There is never a fee charged to the senior or their family for our service. • We are NOT contractually bound to any outside business. This allows us to serve our clients with only their interests in mind. • Years of knowledge and experience in the field of senior care. • AAA Senior Placement AZ is family owned, allowing us to give you quality, personalized service.
