As mentioned on our page Monday, this week is Nurse Practitioners Week ... and in the spirit of the observance, we thought for this week's Feel Good Friday it would be prudent to share our dedicated staff of NP's that go out of their way for those placed in their care with our readers . To … [Continue reading...] about Feel Good Friday 11/13/2020
Feel Good Friday 11/06/2020
It is incredibly likely that many of those reading have found themselves dealing with quite a bit of newfound stress this past week. For those of you who are in need, we have some stress relief tips that might help. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social … [Continue reading...] about Feel Good Friday 11/06/2020
Feel Good Friday 10/30/2020
As Nov 3 draws near, we at Optimae feel that one of the best ways to "feel good" is to exercise your right to have your voice be heard! When it comes to voting, there are a number of options available. Whether you use a mail-in absentee ballot, an in-person absentee ballot, or vote in person, here … [Continue reading...] about Feel Good Friday 10/30/2020
Feel Good Friday 10/23/2020
In last week's installment of Feel Good Friday, we discussed the options many had who recently found themselves with an over abundance of time to work with. However, this edition did not speak to those who have found themselves on the opposite end of that spectrum ... those who have had to work … [Continue reading...] about Feel Good Friday 10/23/2020
Feel Good Friday 10/16/2020
A common new development many of us find ourselves with is a new abundance of free time. Many people find this to be daunting as they are unsure of what to do. However, many have found that this presents ample time to focus on a new hobby, or a hobby they had been planning to work towards but … [Continue reading...] about Feel Good Friday 10/16/2020
Feel Good Friday 10/09/2020
At work, and sometimes even at home, we can find ourselves feeling the effects of stress on our lives. When stress accumulates, it can become a heavy burden that can negatively affect our mental health, which affects every facet of our lives. It's important, then, to remember that sometimes we need … [Continue reading...] about Feel Good Friday 10/09/2020
Feel Good Friday 10/02/2020
As I'm sure most of you are aware, one of the silver linings of how much time we must spend at home is how much more time we get to be around our furry friends! Optimae LifeServices staff are no exception. Recently, Optimae employees shared pictures of their animal companions in their internal … [Continue reading...] about Feel Good Friday 10/02/2020
Feel Good Friday 09/25/2020
Sometimes, when you're in the dark, it will be all that you can see. In times of turmoil, it's easy to forget that there is still some good happening in the world around us. Even at Optimae LifeServices, we need to take a step back and look beyond and try to find the light. Sometimes we can find … [Continue reading...] about Feel Good Friday 09/25/2020
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – The Numbers.
When we are at our lowest, it's often hard not to feel alone. As Suicide Prevention Awareness Month draws to a close, it's crucial to remember that those who have suicidal thoughts are not nearly as alone as they think. Below are the statistical information for the impact that suicide can have on … [Continue reading...] about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – The Numbers.
DSP APPRECIATION WEEK 2020 – SOUTHERN PRAIRIE REGION AND DSP APPRECIATION WEEK CELEBRATIONS
For the last day of DSP Appreciation Week, we will spotlight the nominations from our Southern Prairie region, as highlighted on our Service Map. Lucas County nominates April Matheny. April has been willing to help out by assuming multiple positions due to staffing shortages since COVID. She has … [Continue reading...] about DSP APPRECIATION WEEK 2020 – SOUTHERN PRAIRIE REGION AND DSP APPRECIATION WEEK CELEBRATIONS