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  • Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk: Managing the emotions of being caregivers

    Oct 11, 2024

    As caregivers, we often find ourselves in situations that test our patience and emotional resilience. Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also be emotionally taxing leading to feelings of frustration and anger. It’s crucial to recognize and address these emotions constructively to maintain our well-being and provide the best care possible. Here are some valuable tips for managing caregiver anger: 1. Take a Walk: When you feel yourself on the brink of saying or doing something you might regret, take a step back. A simple walk can...

  • Weekly roundup of world briefs

    Oct 11, 2024

    NJ man sentenced for trying to fund Hamas (JNS) — Jonathan Xie, 25, of Basking Ridge, N.J., was sentenced on Monday to 64 months of time served and 20 years of supervised release for concealing his financial support for Hamas, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey stated. Xie “not only admitted sending money that he hoped would be used by the terrorist organization Hamas to fund violent acts against civilians in Israel, he professed his desire to travel to Gaza to join them,” stated Philip Sellinger, the U.S. attorne...

  • US legislators laud Israel's 'liquidation' of Hezbollah terrorist Hassan Nasrallah

    David Swindle|Oct 11, 2024

    (JNS) — Israel’s successful operation assassinating Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah inspired waves of praise from both Democrats and Republicans in the Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. Senate Majority Speaker Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Sept. 28 that “Hezbollah has the blood of hundreds of Americans on its hands. The world is safer and better off without Nasrallah’s terrorism and oppression, and I will continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself against terrorism.” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said that “Israel’s suc...

  • 'Big Bang Theory' actress supports Israel

    Adi Nirman|Oct 11, 2024

    (Israel Hayom via JNS) - American actress and author Mayim Bialik, renowned for her role as Amy in the CBS sitcom "The Big Bang Theory," expressed her solidarity with Israeli citizens on her Instagram account, following Hezbollah's heavy rocket barrages, resulting in a direct hit in the city of Kiryat Bialik, among others. "You may have seen that Iran-backed Hezbollah hit Kiryat Bialik this weekend," she wrote. "Thousands of rockets have been fired upon Israel by Hezbollah over the last year,...