P illow T alk PREP FOR YOUR BEST REST YET
gentle music before entering the bedroom can put you in a sleepy state of mind. Journaling or writing a to-do list before it’s time to nod off can remove lingering stresses or racing thoughts. Try meditation or yoga to ease your muscles, focus your mind, and eliminate anxious feelings. DINE RIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT Though a late-night snack or a delayed dinner might seem harmless, it can make drifting off difficult. Your digestive system takes time and energy to break down food, which can keep you awake if you eat too late. Eat light, healthy suppers so your stomach can take a snooze with you, and avoid eating anything several hours before you plan to hit the hay.
When your head hits the pillow, are you counting sheep but not catching any z’s? It’s time to hit snooze on nights of tossing and turning and wake up refreshed with a better sleep routine! Getting the proper amount of rest every night is crucial to living a healthy life and can even help prevent mental health issues like depression and anxiety. A sweet slumber starts with the proper routine. Here’s the dreamy plan to wake up feeling your best. BEDTIME BOUNDARIES Consistency and bedtime boundaries can help your body and mind get into a regular rhythm to reach REM sleep. Try to go to bed around the same time every night to train yourself to get sleepy regularly. It doesn’t matter what time you choose as long as you stick as close to your sleep schedule as possible. You should also select a time before bed when you consistently turn off your phone, computer, and other devices. The blue light from electronics makes your mind think it’s daytime and can distract you from dreaming. RELAX, REWIND, REST You can use many tools to help relax and unwind from the day and prevent intrusive thoughts and tension from keeping you up at night. Listening to
THE QUIET GIFT OF ADULT ADOPTION
L ove , R ights , and R ecognition
If you’ve never thought about adult adoption, you may wonder why it exists. When we’re young, we turn to our parents for every need and want, as they provide structure, discipline, and love. The support, assistance, and guidance may subside slightly as we age and become adults, but our parents are still there whenever we need them. It’s hard to understand the need for adult adoption
unless you experience a situation firsthand that requires it. Let’s explore some of the most common reasons why adult adoptions occur. INHERITANCE If you pass away without an estate plan, your assets will be subject to probate and your state’s intestacy laws. In most cases, your estate will be distributed among your spouse, parents, siblings, and children. “Children” only refers to those legally recognized as yours through birth or adoption. This means that stepchildren are omitted. If you want to provide a stepchild or someone else with inheritance rights, you will need to adopt them. GUARDIANSHIP As those with intellectual and developmental disabilities age, they may have trouble taking care of important needs, such as health care. If you do not have a legally established relationship with that person, you may be limited in your ability to help them. Through adult
adoption, you can become their legal guardian, allowing you to make decisions on their behalf. This will also provide them with some emotional stability as they know their adoptive parent will continue looking out for them. CONNECTION We establish connections all the time with people outside our families, and sometimes, they become something even more significant. It could be one of your children’s best friends who was at your house throughout their youth, the child of your close friend who passed away, or even someone you met through volunteering efforts. Over time, they become a valuable part of our family, especially if they attend family reunions, religious ceremonies, and more. Through adult adoption, you can make them an official family member. If you have any questions about adult adoption or want to explore the process yourself, give us a call today!
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