On August 21^st, National Senior Citizens Day recognizes the accomplishments of the elderly of our nation. This special day gives us the opportunity to show our appreciation for their dedication, achievements and services they have given over time.

Their inffluence for knowledge and experience offer so much to the next generation. Their contributions to our daily lives have created a better place for us to live.

To show our appreciation and love for our senior citizens, we at DRB Capital, thought it would be a great idea to reward those who look after them on a daily basis. The associates at Artis Senior Living dedicate their lives to taking care of our more mature representatives and making sure they feel their best under all circumstances.

To demonstrate our support, we provided each associate with a delicious lunch from their favorite lunch spot. They all truly enjoyed their meal and were very grateful for the gesture.

We encourage you all to celebrate National Senior Citizen Day by giving thanks to the elderly in your life. This is a great time to look into your relationships with them and think about how your community supports and assists senior citizens.

July 1-7 is Clean Beaches Week, an entire week dedicated to celebrating our beautiful beaches and ensuring they remain safe and clean for generations to come.

Founded in 2003, this special week has, today, drawn major public support: over 150 coastal governors, mayors and county commissions have now issued proclamations in support of the week.

We at DRB Capital recognize and embrace the importance of clean beaches. We strongly urge our team and the public to leave no trace of litter and only footprints at our beautiful beaches.

If you are interested in getting involved with helping clean up our local beaches, here are some volunteer links to check out:

https://cleanmiamibeach.org/

Father’s Day is a celebration of fathers, honoring fatherhood, paternal bonds and the role fathers play in society. This celebration was first introduced in 1909 to complement Mother’s Day celebrations. Today, Father’s Day is more than a day for Dads to get presents, it is a day to honor the contribution that father figures make to the lives of their children.

We, at DRB Capital, want this opportunity to express our love and gratitude to these people by sharing what our team members who are Fathers will be doing this Sunday June 17^th. Here are some of the fun filled days our team members will be having this weekend:

“This Father’s Day, I will be spending a much needed outdoors day with my three kids. We plan on spending the morning by the beach, enjoying a delicious lunch and spending the evening at my favorite restaurant by the water.”

“I will be relaxing at home, my daughter makes me a giant cookie filled with ice cream every single year and we watch our favorite movies on Disney Plus.”

“My family and I plan on going to the movies, eating at my favorite restaurant and relaxing by the pool.”

“I will be going golfing with my son in the morning and then spending the rest of the day with other Father friends at a sports bar.”

We hope everyone has an amazing and safe weekend.

National Pet Month celebrates the benefits that pets bring to people’s lives and vice versa. During the month of May, this celebration aims to promote the benefits of pet ownership, support pet adoption, bring awareness of the benefits of pets for people and people for pets and bring knowledge of the role, value and contribution to society of working companion animals.

Our team members are known to LOVE their furry pals. We celebrated National Pet Month virtually by sharing pictures of our pets and showing them off over Zoom calls.

If you are interested in adopting a pet in South Florida, make sure to stop by the following:

Animal Rescue Force of South Florida- https://www.animalrescueforce.org/

Tri-County Animal Rescue- https://tricountyanimalrescue.com/

Humane Society of Broward- https://humanebroward.com/

Kit Kat’s Rescue- https://www.kitkatsrescue.com/

Besides year-round, May is the month for raising awareness for those living with mental health issues to help diminish the stigma, help others and learn more. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. Founded in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month, which takes place from May 1^st to May 31^st, was created to bring awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses, the realities of living with such conditions, and strategies to cope for attaining wellness.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the mental health of people of all ages. Today, more than ever before, it is essential to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles. It is crucial to let our communities and close ones know that behavioral health and medical care services are available if needed.

We at DRB Capital understand that mental health issues can impact how one thinks, manages to feel, and works with others. We believe in helping those in need find the resources and ongoing support to attain good mental health and well-being.

Our insurance plan with Cigna includes mental health and substance use coverage. We encourage our team to reach out to a mental health specialist at the following: https://hcpdirectory.cigna.com/web/public/consumer/directory/search

Some self-care favorites include; getting plenty of sleep, exercising regularly, practicing good hygiene, interacting with loved ones, enjoying hobbies, practicing meditation, and much more.

Helping others and providing support can make a huge difference for someone experiencing mental health issues. Find out more about self-care techniques below:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/201812/self-care-12-ways-take-better-care-yourself

https://ibpf.org/articles/50-ways-to-start-practicing-self-care/

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/20-selfcare-practices-for_b_10314820