Staying strong as a caregiver can feel impossible. Whether you are a full time or part time caregiver, the process is both physically and emotionally draining. Practicing social distancing is making it harder for caregivers to bring in outside support from family or friends. We gathered tips from different caregivers and put together the top ten [...]
Social distancing is making it tough to celebrate special moments with loved ones. We are encouraging families to stay socially distant but emotionally close! In this spirit, we have put together ideas for celebrating Easter while we remain in our separate homes. Live stream your Easter egg hunt Work on creating Easter baskets while video [...]
This is a repost from CDC.gov This interim guidance is to help household members plan for community transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages household members to prepare for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community. COVID-19 is caused by a [...]
Reblog from https://www.clickorlando.com ORLANDO, Fla. – Many have been flocking to their local grocery stores to stock up on supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic, crowding stores and making it difficult for some of the people most vulnerable for COVID-19 to get the items they need. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults [...]
This is a reblog from the CDC. On March 11, 2020 WHO publiclyexternal icon characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. Watch the video below by WHO for more answers about the coronavirus. https://youtu.be/OZcRD9fV7jo If you are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19, you should: Stock up on supplies. Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself [...]
While the news covers the coronavirus COVID-19, influenza is still circulating in most parts of the U.S. It has caused an estimated 310,000 hospitalizations and 18,000 deaths so far this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Seniors are a vulnerable population that easily catches the [...]
Do you live in a different city or state than a loved one who needs care? Long-distance caregiving can feel like an uphill battle. Between traveling and changing needs, it can be hard to know if your loved one is receiving the assistance they need. Plus, elderly loved ones aren't always forthright about the care [...]
Did you know that just 20 minutes of exercise can boost memory? It is easy to get into a sedentary cycle of sitting and watching television or browsing the internet. Movement stimulates the brain and results kick in sooner than you'd think! AARP shared an incredible study about how a little bit of exercise can [...]
This is a repost from AARP by Jo Varnish, AARP, January 22, 2020 In my New Jersey basement after a pipe burst, my bare feet submerged, I felt relief. If my treasures were safe, I was, too. Organized collections of my lives so far were stashed neatly in waterproof tote boxes: as a child, as a [...]
You don't need resolutions to plan a successful year. Thriving can be as simple as creating a well-balanced lifestyle the incorporates activities to stimulate physical and mental health. The ten activities below help seniors schedule out activities to stay active and social. If you are a type-a, we encourage you to whip out the calendar [...]
