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Enjoy our blog entries below to learn more about the care we provide at Flatrock, the people we serve, our dedicated staff, and the issues that are important to us as an organization.
Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week
A woman traveling to visit a sick relative stops at a diner. Hungry and strapped for cash, she asks for prices for some of the lower-priced items: Soup? Small fries? A slice of pie? She counts her change, sighs and pays for a cup of coffee and goes to the restroom. When she returns, there is a carryout bag of food for her paid for by an anonymous benefactor.
This is an example of the many random acts of kindness that can be demonstrated during Random Acts of Kindness Week, which is celebrated February 14-20, and beyond.
Defeating the Winter Blues
For many people, the long, dark nights of winter take a toll on mental health. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real affliction that causes depression and is linked to the change of seasons. Many people go through this for short periods of time in the winter, where they feel “down” and then start to feel better in the spring.