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The Importance of Social Distancing During a Pandemic
Many people are slowly going back to several of the works that stopped when the COVID-19 pandemic started in March of 2020. With the infection still spreading vastly, it is still very important for every person to proceed with social distancing together with other safety actions. As cases of coronavirus illness, (COVID-19) continues to spread…
Read MoreSanitizing Your Home: Benefits
It’s not enough that your home looks and smells clean. To ensure that you and your loved ones can live where everyone can remain happy and healthy, it’s also important sanitize your home on a microscopic level. There is no way to make your home absolutely free from disease-causing microbes at any given time. However, it…
Read MoreChildren of Aging Parents
As your parents get older, how can you be sure they’re taking care of themselves and staying healthy? When you visit your aging parents, start by considering these questions: 1. Are your parents able to take care of themselves? Pay attention to your aging parents’ appearance. Failure to keep up with daily routines —…
Read MoreSeniors Want to Remain at Home: Here’s Why
Most seniors want to stay in their homes as they age. Moving comes with both physical and emotional stress, and many seniors are afraid of leaving behind beloved neighbors and a family home full of memories. Add the fear of the unknown to those concerns and a move to senior living can be downright overwhelming.…
Read MoreDid You Know: Pets Boost Seniors Health
More than 40 percent of Americans ages 65 and above live with pets. The reason? For companionship and lots more. The elderly and even younger individuals today invest time and other resources on their furry friends to keep them “sane” even when they’re alone as much as to boost their health. Likewise, pets also help…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Senior Financial Scams
It’s a sad reality in today’s world that many seniors are vulnerable to financial scams. The Bloomberg reports that the elderly collectively lose $37 billion annually as a result of scams, as scammers often prey upon them due to their vulnerability. They are targeted by faux telemarketers claiming they’ve won a prize that can only…
Read MoreHow to Help Seniors Cope with Loneliness
More than one in three senior Americans call themselves lonely, adding up to their feelings of isolation especially during the holidays, geriatric professionals reiterate. Loneliness prevails as a serious issue among the elderly adults, preventing them in living independently and as vibrant as possible, Dr. Sonja Rosen, Cedars-Sinai Medical Group chief of geriatric medicine, said.…
Read MoreFood illness Conditions in the Elders
Being in the elderly years may pose some changes to the individual and his/her family. Aside from the usual health conditions or food illness, one may experience forgetfulness – that to include expiry dates, dates when food items were bought, and the like. There can also come a time when spoilage occurs, most especially when…
Read MoreHome Care Provider Selection
When to Seek for Home Care First, if your loved one has recently experienced a fall or injury. A home care provider can help them recover and return back to a normal routine. Also, if they have been diagnosed with a life-altering condition like diabetes, a home care providers can help them establish habits to…
Read MoreIn-Home Care vs. Nursing Home
When the time comes to decide how to help an elderly loved one through those difficult days when they aren’t physically able to care for themselves, the decision can be a difficult one. Do you know the warning signs and what’s right for the senior in your life? By understanding the benefits and drawbacks of…
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