While the coronavirus outbreak poses health risks for everyone, officials have made clear that the elderly are particularly vulnerable. Seniors who are living at home are also being encouraged to limit social contacts. The measures are precautionary but will put...
Tuesday Tips for Caregivers~ Coping with Stress During a Pandemic The New England Journal of Medicine published an article in April describing the potential consequences the COVID-19 pandemic has for mental health.[1] In it, they describe the various social,...
Social distancing is hard on all of us and particularly hard for older adult who live in assisted living communities or who live alone. So what can you do to keep a loved one engaged and not socially isolated? Send snail mail Handwritten cards and letters are more...
As we all grapple with the fears brought on by the spread of the coronavirus, it is only natural to feel anxious for yourself and your loved ones, especially those who are older. And yet, anxiety brings with it a litany of other issues that can impact your health and...
5 Tips for Caregivers During COVID-19 As our nation is acutely aware, the world is experiencing a global pandemic due to COVID-19, the latest strand of the human coronavirus. As a result of this pandemic, economies have plummeted, hygienic resources have been in high...
With the Coronavirus affecting adults over 60 at greater levels than other age groups, many older adults are electing to “self-isolate” or are actually on “lock down” at long-term care or skilled nursing communities. Social distancing and protecting the most “at...
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