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February is Heart Month
In 2004, National Wear Red Day was established as a way to call attention to heart disease and stroke. On February 5th, from coast to coast and nation to nation, there will be a wave of red in recognition of Heart Month. It is also a day to raise awareness and help to eradicate cardiovascular disease.
Vaccine Q and A
In order to control this virus, serious steps need to be taken, starting with the COVID-19 vaccine. Hopefully the Q and A will help to convince anyone on the fence about getting the vaccine.
Seniors and Protein
Many older adults need to consume relatively higher amounts of protein than they did when they were younger. This is because of the stress on your body as you age, and a general loss of protein from muscles and internal organs that occurs. Combined with a tendency to become more sedentary, this puts you at risk of deteriorating muscles, compromised mobility, slower recovery from illness and the loss of independence.
In-Home Exercises for Seniors to Stay Active
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, people are being forced to stay inside more than usual. With so much time indoors, however, it can be tough to remain active and easy to fall into a sluggish lifestyle. This is often the case for seniors because they can be...
Caregiving: Plan for It
Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady who started the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, famously stated that there are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will become caregivers and those who will need caregivers.
COVID, Seniors, and the Holidays
Research has shown that feeling lonely seriously impacts physical and mental health. For this reason alone, hiring home care services for seniors may be worthwhile. Caregivers can serve not only as personal care assistants, but also as companions or “senior helpers” for that much-needed human interaction, and partners for errands and in-home activities.
Long Term Care Insurance 101
Some people will never need LTC, some will only need it for a short period of time and others will require elderly assistance for many years. Some people will be able to live at home with small amounts of senior care while others may need memory care services.
Alzheimer’s Awareness
Alzheimer’s disease is called a family disease, because the chronic stress of watching a loved one slowly decline affects everyone. An effective treatment will address the needs of the entire family.
Seniors and Telehealth
Telehealth refers to a wide range of services used to deliver healthcare virtually. Telehealth is emerging as a great alternative for non-emergency appointments—sort of like a doctor making a house call without actually coming to your house.
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