Opinion
Tips on How to Avoid the Spread of COVID-19
Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 is an illness developed by infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It spreads between people within close contact (about 6 feet or 1.8 meters). When anybody with the illness coughs, sneezes, sings, talks, or breaths, droplets carrying the virus spread into the air. You can become infected if you breathe in…
Read MoreThe Importance of Having a Will
A will is a legal document that spells out your wishes regarding care of your children, finances, business(s) as well as distribution of your assets after your death. Not having a will means that it’s practically impossible for us all to know what happens to our assets, estates, and personal property after we are gone.…
Read MoreTis the Season: Keeping Seniors Safe During the Holidays with COVID-19
This time of the year many families have began to make holiday travel plans, but coronavirus (COVID-19) is raising questions about the risk that poses for their elderly loved ones. Now is the time to gather information about travel and begin conversations with older family members about what to expect this season. COVID-19 might restrict…
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 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 MoreAnalytics for Better Senior Care and Health
We have been using technology for several fields – from education, science, business, and a lot more. Nevertheless, senior care and health also benefits from innovative solutions, specifically analytics. When it comes to senior health care, technology becomes very helpful as more and more data resources get more accessible. Such data are analyzed to be…
Read MoreVote! From the Heart…
As we all know, it is imperative that our community comes together for the upcoming 2020 election and make our voices heard by our vote. In order to do so, we need as much help as we can getting as many members of our community registered to vote before the cut off deadline of October…
Read MoreThe Importance of the Senior Vote
The role of seniors in every election is important, the senior vote holds power. With every winter comes elections, the time when American citizens discuss policies, personalities, and preferences most often, and seniors are no exception. The importance of the senior vote in every election is very essential, their collective participation holds power. First, in…
Read MoreStaying Safe in South Carolina – The Risk
New statistics on COVID-19 have many wondering if South Carolina decided to reopen too soon. Right now, South Carolina is third in the world for worst coronavirus outbreaks. According to a chart by the New York Times showing the newest cases per million. The Palmetto state comes in right above Bahrain. “Now knowing that it’s affecting my…
Read MoreWhat are the Qualities of a Good Caregiver?
We want to highlight the importance of caregivers. A caregiver is a person who provides any type of physical and/or emotional care for an ill or disabled person at their home. Loved ones in need of care include those suffering from a physical or mental illness, disability, substance misuse, or other condition. In most cases,…
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