It’s imperative to understand that creating a holistic palliative care plan at home can significantly improve your loved one’s quality of life. I will guide you through the important steps of developing a care plan that addresses not just the physical aspects, but also the emotional, spiritual, and social needs of your family member. By … Read more
Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States of America that celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1976. On July 2nd 1976, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence from Great Britain. 2 days later, on July 4th, representatives from the 13 American Colonies formally declared their freedom from … Read more
COVID-19 Guidance for Older Adults Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Risk for Severe Illness Increases with Age As you get older, your risk for severe illness … Read more
https://youtu.be/kOD2LHsw5qg?si=aICVPIo143PPpon3 Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Reduce Your Risk of Getting Sick There are things you can do to reduce your risk of getting sick. Stay home if possible. Wash … Read more
Reduce Arthritis Pain and Prevent Falls In the United States, 23% of all adults, or more than 54 million people, have arthritis. It is a leading cause of work disability, with annual direct medical costs of at least $140 billion. CDC recommends several proven ways to help people reduce arthritis pain: Join a self-management education … Read more
4 Steps to Combat Loneliness in Seniors It’s December, and the holiday season is in full swing. It’s the time of year for good food, and good friends and family—at least for most of us. But for many others the holiday season can remind them of just how lonely they are. The U.S. Census estimates … Read more
Evidence That Exercise Might Slow Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Home Care. For People at High Risk, Evidence That Exercise Might Slow Alzheimer’s THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests, for people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease, working out a couple of times a week might at least slow the onset of the illness. Among people … Read more
CDC says it’s flu vaccine time Get your tissues ready — flu season is coming. The influenza (flu) virus typically makes its rounds starting in the late fall through early spring, which is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is beginning to get the word out that it’s time to start thinking about getting … Read more
Senior Driving Safety Tips Are you concerned about Senior Driving Safety? There are more than 41 million licensed drivers age 65 and older on the roads, up from 26 million 20 years ago. Federal Highway Administration: As a person ages, changes in health may affect driving skills – including problems with vision, hearing, and reflexes. … Read more
The american Red Cross has some excellent recommendations for seniors and people with disabilities that will help when preparing for a disaster. South Florida is particularly vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical storms and we also have a dense population of seniors in our South Florida area. It’s important to have a good plan in place … Read more
