As summer winds down, many of us shift into “back-to-school” mode even if we don’t have kids. Whether it’s prepping your household for a new routine, supporting a loved one, or simply rebalancing your own time, August is the perfect moment to reset, refocus, and refresh your wellness goals.
This month, we’re spotlighting tips and support systems to help you take care of yourself and others, at home, at work, and everywhere in between.
This Month’s Topics:
· Time-saving wellness resources
· Information on caregiver support through Wellthy
· Nutrition and family health savings
As schedules shift, yourpersonal wellness can easily take a backseat. But even small changes can helpcreate balance and ease stress:
✅ Re-establish sleep routines and aim for a consistent bedtime
✅ Make time foryourself with a 10-minute walk or stretch counts
✅ Plan weekly meals to reduce daily decision fatigue
✅ Book preventive care appointments now before fall gets busy
✅ Don’t forget to breathe! Try free mindfulness tools viaLivingWell:
https://www.point32health.org/livingwell/
Caring for someone else? Activateyour benefit and let Wellthy help.
Harvard Pilgrim members have access to Wellthy, a caregiving support program that helps you manage the logistics of caring for a loved one, even if that person isn’t on your plan. From coordinating in-home care to finding therapists or navigating long-term care insurance, Wellthy’s care coordinators can lighten your load.
Key Features:
• Dedicated 1-on-1 care coordinator
• Help finding therapists, specialists, or in-home aides
• Guidance on financial, legal, and insurance issues
• Available to eligible Harvard Pilgrim members
👉 Activate your benefit at https://wellthy.com/member/caregivingmembers
· Please enter your 11 digit Member ID on the front of your insurance card
with no spaces (including any letters) to verify your coverage.
· Or contactMember Services for details
Harvard Pilgrim’sDiscounts & Savings program offers exclusive deals for the whole family which is especially helpful as school starts back up.
Save on vitamins, meal kits, and natural groceries:
• The Dinner Daily – Save 25% on this award-winning meal planning service
• Mom’s Meals – Free shipping on ready-to-heat and eat meals
• Eat Right Now – Save 25% on a subscription to this mindful eating app
👉 https://www.harvardpilgrim.org/public/discounts-and-savings
• DharmaCrafts – Save 15% on mindfulness and relaxation tools
• Magic Weighted Blankets – 15% off cozy calming support
• Be Safer at Home – Discounted rates on Personal Emergency Response Systems
👉 https://www.harvardpilgrim.org/public/discounts-and-savings
Start the school year strong with tools for healthy bodies and calm minds.