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The Hospital Gown’s Role in a Patient’s Well-Being
“Lying in bed in a hospital gown is what nightmares are made of. It is an experience I definitely don’t like to remember,” says Veronica, who under... -
And the Oscar Goes to…Mom
On display at this year’s Oscars ceremony? Gratitude for mothers! From the many shoutouts by The Daniels to Rihanna's bébé bump, the power of "mom" got top billing. Just thinking about multi-tasking matriarchs gives another meaning to everything everywhere all at once! -
Caregiving While Shopping Sustainably
No matter where you live, the health and future of our planet is likely on your mind. If you’re caregiving for someone who needs a little extra support as they’re in the process of healing, it can be a balancing act to figure out how to keep them comfortable while also being mindful of the planet. And since this balancing act is very close to the heart of Arkeras, we’ve compiled some of our favorite resources in order to share them with you. -
The Books We Read to Reconnect with Ourselves
There are occasions when a book is our best companion. It can provide the opportunity to get lost in another person’s story or to fine-tune our own... -
Feel Close to Loved Ones, No Matter the Distance
Special occasions—whether annual events steeped in tradition or once-in-a-lifetime milestones—can look and feel very different when your loved ones aren’t nearby to celebrate in person with you. There are simple ways to revise how your special moments can still feel special.
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Making Your Bed with Eco-Luxe Layers
A beautifully appointed bed is a wonderful gift, but being in bed because you are unwell is made even worse when the bed itself is uncomfortable or utilitarian. Whether for home, hospital, or hospice, our approach is to elevate the experience of “The Bed”! Since eco-luxe is the sweet spot we aim for with our own products and those we use and endorse, our recommendations also sit in this spectrum based on personal experience mixed with careful and thoughtful curation.
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Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Cancer Patients
When someone you love receives a difficult diagnosis, there’s so much you wish you could do—anything to lighten the burden, take away the pain, and make the world feel just a little more normal again. We’ve compiled a few of our favorite gifts for cancer patients—things that add comfort, brighten the day, and remind someone that you’re thinking of them, even if you’re far away. -
How to Don an Arkeras Gown
Supporting a person’s sense of well-being is the overarching goal of an Arkeras gown through its fabric and its construction. The front-to-back design and attached wraparound scarf both aid in dressing. Here we offer our best methods on how to don the gown whether you are dressing yourself or are a caregiver dressing someone else. -
Our Thoughts on Grief and Grieving
Grief. It isn’t something our culture talks much about; it isn’t something our culture tends to be comfortable with. When others are grieving, we might feel uncertain—wanting to help, but not clear on how to support them in the ways that they might need. And when we ourselves are grieving, we tend not to share what’s happening—afraid that telling others about what’s on our hearts will somehow be a burden to them. -
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep in a New Place
We’ve all been there: lying awake in a new bed in an unfamiliar room, exhausted but unable to sleep. It’s stressful and it’s frustrating. And in moments when your body especially needs rest, like when you’re preparing for a procedure, recovering from surgery, or living with an illness, it can be particularly challenging. No matter what the reason, here are some of our favorite ways to ensure a good night’s sleep. -
Ways to Boost Energy and Immunity
As our part of the world begins to emerge from the pandemic, we find ourselves in territory that’s both uncertain and new. If you’re currently living with a challenging diagnosis, recovering from surgery, or weathering a life transition, you may be thinking extra carefully about how you can boost your energy and continue to support your body’s natural immunity. -
Our Thoughts on Aging Gracefully
Here at Arkeras, when we think of “aging gracefully,” so much of what we mean is acknowledgement, celebration, and gratitude for the gift of what is: a face, body, spirit, and mind that bear the traces of a life well-lived. Today, we want to share with you a few of our thoughts and perspectives on settling into a deeper relationship with your own process of aging.
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