Friday, April 3, 2020
Health problems seem to be part and parcel to aging, but we’re currently seeing a new type of health risk with COVID-19 which definitely applies to older Americans. The virus has reached pandemic proportions and in the United States is only beginning to ramp up. Many people are frightened, and this includes our older generation.
[ Read More ]Living alone as an elderly adult is more than possible. But in order to have a great experience, you need to make sure that you take your specific needs into consideration and make adjustments that will allow you to live safely and happily. If you believe that being on your own is the best option
[ Read More ]As we get older, it is inevitable that our health will decline and start to suffer. However, if you have noticed that day to day tasks have become more challenging than before, there are lots of things you can do to improve mobility, which will improve your quality of life. Here are some of our
[ Read More ]As adults, we all have periods in life that are stressful. When we reach our senior years, the hope is that we may be able to relax and enjoy our retirement with few worries. Unfortunately, for millions of seniors, depression, and anxiety is a real issue and is robbing them of the peace and tranquility
[ Read More ]Specialized care is a necessity for seniors, and they expect to receive it from family members, especially their children. However, it’s normal for family members to become so busy with work and other life responsibilities that they opt for the professional assistance of home care service providers to attend to their elderly relatives. Home care
[ Read More ]For many families, the question of coordinating home care is a challenging and emotionally fraught issue. Being a full or part-time caregiver is extremely stressful and time-consuming. Whether the caregiver lives close by or at a distance from the loved one, their challenges can be distilled into three deceptively simple questions: What level of care
[ Read More ]The global population is aging, and that is putting increasing pressure on healthcare systems worldwide. However, perhaps nowhere is the challenge greater than in the United States, where rising costs and a patient population that is both older and sicker is combining with a growing shortage of qualified healthcare providers. Nevertheless, the situation is not
[ Read More ]Jonesboro is a small city in Georgia, with a population of around 5,000 residents as of 2019, and the seat of Clayton County. The area was the fictional setting for the classic movie Gone with the Wind. People who move in the neighborhood love its small-town charm, the diversity of the cuisine, its proximity to
[ Read More ]Recovering from an injury or a serious illness is a challenge at any age, but elderly patients often need a little extra help to get back to their baselines after prolonged hospital stays. That’s where occupational therapists come in. Read on to find ten things that most people don’t know about geriatric occupational therapy. Important
[ Read More ]Did you know that there are over 76 million baby boomers in America? If you’re approaching retirement, you may be researching how you can prepare to enjoy your golden years. One of the best ways you can take care of yourself is to move into a continuing care retirement community. Are you thinking about joining a continuing care retirement
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