Seniors often miss out on holiday activities due to depression, physical limitations, or disregard. Older adults are sometimes overlooked during the holidays. They are left in a comfortable seat and passed over by the hustle and bustle of the house. We recommend that family members take initiative and plan activities for older adults. Activities for [...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society shared the following stats regarding breast cancer in the U.S.: 1 in 8 American women will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime More than 245,000 U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 201 More than 40,000 U.S. women will die from breast [...]
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. And as of 2003, National School Nurse [...]
Have you ever noticed the first thing you see when you walk into the grocery store? We often see the produce aisle first and candy snacks at checkout. We're here to help you outsmart these marketing tactics so you can leave the store with heart-healthy items. These ten healthy items are staples for any grocery [...]
Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel overwhelming. Family members deal with the loss of the person they knew and the new reality of the disease, which causes agitation and cognitive impairment. These challenges can be heartbreaking. Learning how to handle the difficult behaviors associated with dementia give you the ability to spend [...]
Are you last minute shopping for an elderly loved one? It can be difficult to find the right gift for elderly parents when it seems like they have everything. After downsizing and retiring, there is usually no space for knickknacks. However, with a little bit of information, you can get simple and meaningful gifts. Fun [...]
Many older adults over 65 are depressed. Unfortunately, few seek treatment. Chronic illness, feelings of loneliness and the loss of loved ones can all influence feelings of depression. These factors can make the holidays a very difficult time of year for seniors. The tips below can help caregivers and family members support their aging loved-ones [...]
Information below is courtesy of abcactionnews.com The State of Florida Emergency Hotline has been activated 24/7. For up to date information regarding Hurricane Irma, call 1-800-342-3557. In order to find a hurricane shelter close to you, you can text the word "shelter" and your zip code to the number 4-F-E-M-A or 4-3-3-6-2. Text FLPREPARES to 888777 to [...]
All of the information below is courtesy of FEMA. If You Are In A Life-Threatening Situation And You Need Rescue Call 911 first Then your local emergency management agency. If you are unable to connect with your local emergency services, then call the U.S. Coast Guard. Sector San Juan CC: (787) 289-2041 Sector Miami CC: (305) 953-4617 Sector Key West [...]
The following information is courtesy of The National Aging Institute People with Alzheimer’s disease can be especially vulnerable during disasters such as severe weather, fires, floods, earthquakes, and other emergency situations. It is important for caregivers to have a disaster plan that includes the special needs of people with Alzheimer’s, whose impairments in memory and [...]
