Holidays bring people together, and they can also bring grief, money strain and family tension. Five simple questions (why, who, what, when and where) can help you keep what matters and drop the rest.

Enjoy holiday favorites without going overboard: simple swaps, easy winter dishes, a smart buffet strategy, and what to do with all those cookie gifts.

Dependent Care Specialist Eileen Lawless sat down with Lisa Reames, Vice President, and Deb Seng, Director of Family Caregiving Services, at Pima Council on Aging, to talk about aging well — what it really looks like, the myths around it, and how natural it can be to reach out for support long before a crisis hits.

Caregiver Gatherings is a virtual gathering to belong. Family caregivers can share what they are navigating, offer advice, or simply listen. No one needs to have it all figured out. Each person brings real expertise to the group, no matter where they are in their caregiving journey. The group is not a therapy or clinical support group. Instead, it is a casual gathering to talk through the practical, everyday parts of caregiving.

Thresa Vaughn brings a personal passion to connecting employees with mental health resources, using skills she has developed through training and experience.

Chad is a suicide loss survivor and an attempt survivor, and for nearly a decade, he's taught QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer): a training that gives people the words to ask a hard question and connect someone to help. Colleagues across campus have already brought QPR to their departments and classrooms. Find out how to bring a session to yours.

Maybe it's reaching for your reading glasses without thinking, or catching your breath a little quicker on the stairs. September is Healthy Aging Month, a season to look at what supports well-being at any age: body, mind, spirit, finances, and relationships. Read on for the full picture, plus how to start the aging conversation with someone you love.

Your dog knows the sound of your keys before you've picked them up, and knows nothing about what an emergency vet visit costs. Your ComPsych benefits include a Nationwide pet insurance discount to help cover the unpredictable stuff, plus year-round access to therapy dogs on campus through Take a PAWS in Your Day.

Registration opens Aug. 3 for a shortened fall benefit period for Childcare Choice and Backup Care, the last one before both programs move to a calendar year. Get up to $1,000 in reimbursements or 40 hours of subsidized care, then see what changes when the full-year cycle starts Jan. 4, 2027.

You're checking on a grandparent between classes. Coordinating a parent's medication from three states away. The one your sibling texts at 2 a.m. Nearly 5 million college students are doing this kind of caregiving, and most never call themselves a caregiver — or tell anyone what they're carrying. HR Life & Work Connections offers free, confidential consultations for students at any stage of the caregiving journey.