Even if You Have to Trick Yourself Into Doing So Drink More Water!
DON’T FORGET THE STRAW. Straws help you consume more fluid in a shorter amount of time. Whether at home or a restaurant, sipping water through a straw can help you take in more without realizing it. BUILD A ROUTINE. For many, drinking water just slips their minds. By building a routine, you’ll be on your way to meeting your daily hydration needs without thinking twice. For example, you can get in the habit of drinking one large glass of water before bed and another upon waking. A large glass of water before each meal is also beneficial.
For many, maintaining proper hydration is difficult — after all, water is essentially tasteless. According to Mayo Clinic, women should be ingesting 11.5 cups of water each day, and men should have 15.5 cups daily. This amount can be tough to swallow, but water is essential for your health, skin, and bodily functions. Here are some tips to up your water game. INVEST IN A ‘FLUID BUDDY.’ Believe it or not, purchasing a thermos or reusable water bottle and taking it everywhere is a great way to increase your water intake. With a constant reminder to drink
H2O in your cupholder, purse, or on your desk, taking a sip here and there will never slip your mind. CONSUME FOODS RICH IN H2O. Did you know that most fruits and vegetables are rich in water? Watermelon is 91% water, celery is 95% water, zucchini is 95% water, and honeydew and cantaloupe are both 90% water. Not only are these fruits refreshing, but they pack a punch when it comes to hydration!
FLAVOR YOUR WATER. Whether you use citrus, mint leaves,
cucumbers, or other flavor enhancers, giving your water a hint of a favorable taste will help you drink more without feeling like a chore. Whether consuming water is difficult because you are busy, forget to drink, get bored by the flavorless taste, or dislike the taste, with these tips, you are sure to be on your way to maintaining hydration.
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HOW TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE DISABILITY UPDATE REPORT
Let’s face it — no one likes paperwork! Completing paperwork for government benefit programs can be frustrating and confusing. But since the COVID-19 pandemic, alternative methods have been created to accommodate the lack of face-to-face support and meetings. If you are currently receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you should have received (or will receive) a Disability Update Report, which is also known as Form SSA-455. This report is a part of the Continuing Disability Review (CDR) process that is required by law. Before November 2020, it was required to submit the Disability Update Report to the Social Security Administration (SSA) as a physical copy. But now, there is an online option to complete this update while also providing any supporting documents about your medical treatment or work! WHAT DO I NEED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM? In order to complete the online form, you will need to provide the following information:
You will only use this online option if you have received a request for a disability update form in the mail. You will also need to digitally sign your form. Once you have provided your email address, you will receive an email asking to confirm your digital signature. The Disability Update Report will not be filed until you do! WHAT KIND OF INFORMATION DOES THE FORM REQUIRE? The SSA-455 online form will ask some of the following questions to determine if you still meet the eligibility requirements. In the last two years: • Have you worked for anyone or been self-employed? If yes, when did you begin working, and what were your monthly earnings? • Has your health been better, the same, or worse? • Has your doctor told you that you can return to work? • Have you attended any school and/or work training programs? • Have you been hospitalized or had any type of surgery?
If you have questions in regard to the Disability Update Report, contact us at 503-325-8600, so we can point you in the right direction!
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