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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.
Flu Shot
There are two types of vaccines that the CDC recommends for people over 65: the high dose flu vaccine and the adjuvanted flu vaccine. Talk to your healthcare provider to figure out the best option for you.
Stroke and Seniors
F: Face drooping. Can the person smile? Is the smile uneven?
A: Arm weakness. Is one arm weak or numb? If the person raises both arms, does one drift down?
S: Speech difficulty. Is the person’s speech slurred? Can they repeat simple sentences you give them?
T: Time to call 911. If the person shows any symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911. Check the time so you know when the symptoms began.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer found in elderly women. A woman has a one-in-eight chance of developing breast cancer over her lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Self-Care in the Age of COVID
All of us can probably use some self-care right now. Take a look at the ideas below and make it a point to try some!
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