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What You Must Know About Vaccines for Seniors
Now, more than ever, understanding what vaccines are recommended for older adults is imperative. Starting at the age of 50, there are vaccines for things like shingles or pneumonia that are recommended, as our immune systems weaken with age. In this article, consumer...
A Guide For Seniors On Coping In The Age Of Coronavirus
This article from LAist has some great resources on how to stay active and in touch with loved ones and family during home isolation. This article outlines step-by-step ways to teach seniors how to use FaceTime and other video platforms, ideas on how to stay active...
Families Anxious Over Loved Ones in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living
During a time of such uncertainty and fear around senior living options, this article from AARP outlines many of the reasons why staying put in Assisted Living could be the safest and most logical strategy. Communities are focusing on infection control training and...
Covid 19 Memo
By now, most of our lives have already been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. While there has not been a mandated government shutdown of assisted living communities, our partners have instituted protocols to ensure their residents and staff...
HOW TO LOOK FOR SIGNS AGING PARENTS MAY NEED HELP
Very helpful advice in this commentary for what signs to pay attention to as our loved ones age. Don’t ignore the signs but use them as an opportunity to implement support at the time that is needed. Read here.
DOES MEDICARE PAY FOR LONG-TERM CARE? DON’T MAKE A BIG MISTAKE!
This is a great article from Forbes that gives a very clear explanation as to why Medicare does not cover long term care while also offering options that do. Everyone should read this to get a good base knowledge as to what you can expect. Read the article here.
This Huffpost article really highlights how far we have strayed from taking control
A very important article from the NY Times with some really helpful tips on how to slowly navigate talking with your parents about money and making sure you are prepared to take over financial responsibilities should that time come. Read the full article here
WITH THE COSTS OF SENIOR SERVICES SOARING, WILL ‘AGING IN PLACE’ BE THE FUTURE OF AMERICA’S ELDERLY?
This article from the International Policy Digest has good broad overview of some of the challenges we face when aging, however there is so much more to it and each unique situation needs to be considered. We love that we get to have in-depth comprehensive...
DOCTORS NEED TO TALK ABOUT DEATH INSTEAD OF TRYING TO KEEP PATIENTS ALIVE AT ANY COST
This Huffpost article really highlights how far we have strayed from taking control and making our own decisions towards end of life. We need to have honest conversations with doctors about death, odds of treatment, and quality of life to better assess and make our...