May is stroke awareness month. Below are signs and symptoms put together by stroke.org and The American Heart Association. Learn and share the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you might save a life! F.A.S.T. is a quick way to identify stroke symptoms and act quickly. Recognize the warning signs and call 9-1-1 immediately. This can make the [...]
Has your older loved one had multiple hospital visits due to falls? Does your loved one have bumps and bruises but won't tell you why? The CDC says millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall each year. More than one out of four older people fall each year, but less than half tell their doctor. [...]
Spring cleaning is a great way to freshen up the house! If you are a caregiver, include your elderly loved one in your spring cleaning. Keep idle hands busy while you tackle essential tasks. The very elderly cannot lift heavy objects or hunch over to scrub, but you can have them sort through old clothes [...]
Why do I need to wear a cloth face covering? In light of new data about how COVID-19 spreads, along with evidence of widespread COVID-19 illness in communities across the country, CDC recommends that people wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the community setting. This is [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
