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Seniors in Assisted Living Will Be Among First Vaccinated
On December 1st, experts at the Centers for Disease Control recommended that people living in long-term care (primarily nursing homes and assisted living communities) be among the first group to get COVID-19 vaccines. Read full article here.
Help Combat Holiday Depression by Boosting Serotonin Levels
The holidays can be a tough time for many older adults. Serotonin is a chemical messenger that is common in the brain and plays a role in regulating mood, anxiety, and depression. Some people have serotonin deficits, so aside from taking medication, read on to learn...
Is It a Cold, the Flu or COVID-19?
Seasonal flu is upon us so it's understandable if every cough or sniffle brings on fears of COVID-19. If you're feeling sick in the next few months, experts stress the importance of contacting your health care provider. This article from AARP helps point out some...
Thanksgiving Considerations for our Elder Loved Ones During Covid-19
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and with the latest COVID-19 health mandates, our Holiday gatherings may not look and feel the same as previous years. This can be particularly difficult on the elders in our lives who have perhaps already felt the effects of isolation...
5 Surprising Costs of Aging in Place
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines aging in place as “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level.” But are the costs too high? This article from MoneyWise...
How to help elderly people become more active
The benefits of physical exercise are plentiful. This is especially true for people with long-term health conditions – such as asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, epilepsy, and osteoporosis. Family plays an essential role in encouraging our elder loved ones to...
The first razor designed to shave other people is great news for millions of caregivers
Hygiene and grooming are a big part of a caregiver's job, and anything that makes those tasks easier is a good thing. Based on real-world conversations with caregivers and their loved ones, Gillette introduced its TREO razor to help make shaving others an easier task...
What are the symptoms of COVID-19 in older adults?
It's important to note that adults aged 65 or older may present symptoms of COVID-19 differently than the rest of the population. For example, because the normal body temperature of an older adult can be lower, a temperature indicating a fever may fall below the...
Aging in the Right Place: Fire prevention should be part of the plan
Did you know that those 65 years and older are nearly three times more likely to die in a fire than the general population? The month of October is Fire Prevention Month. It's more important than ever that we be ready for a fire and help protect our elder loved ones....
In aging America, where’s the political support for caregivers?
A poll released by the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement and Caring Across Generations reveals that there is one critical issue facing our country that unites us rather than divides us, whatever your politics: The impact of aging on our families, finances and futures, and...