Posts Tagged ‘covid-19’
The Escalating Demand of Home Health Care During the Pandemic
The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 has dramatically impacted the lifestyle of people. The difference between life prior to the pandemic and life after it cannot be ignored even if we wanted to. Undoubtedly, you might have been the prisoner of the pandemic, too, because each and every individual is restricted to stay in their homes…
Read MoreTips 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 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 MoreApproach to Overcome Seasonal Depression
Sometimes as our loved ones continue to age, the holidays no longer seem very jolly, and they may not feel like celebrating much anymore. What used to be a joyous occasion can change and take on new meanings as life throws us curve balls. The biggest curveball this year, obviously, is that we are still…
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 MoreHelping Seniors Avoid Hospitalization
There are tons of ways to prevent hospitalization in seniors. If you’re a care provider (offering home care services and others) and would like to help your patients stay healthy, here are some tips: 1. Exercise Staying healthy entails keeping one’s body active. According to the National Institute on Aging, seniors should engage in regular physical activities…
Read MoreHow to Properly Wear a Face Mask
During this pandemic brought on by COVID-19, staying safe should be on the top of everyone’s priority list. COVID-19 spreads primarily from person to person through respiratory droplets, often referred to as breathing droplets. Respiratory droplets travel into the air when you cough, sneeze, talk, yell or sing. These droplets can then land on or…
Read MoreKeeping Children with Special Needs Active
It’s no secret that physical activity is an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity can provide significant benefits for children in all developmental stages of life. This includes children who have a tendency to be less physically active and are at higher risk for complications associated with inactivity. The benefits of regular physical…
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