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Helpful Information for Seniors and their Families
Celebrating the Holiday Season Safely During COVID-19
The holidays are here and there’s nothing we want more than to celebrate with our families and friends, but COVID-19 is NOT on anyone’s Wish-List! After nearly a year of separation from our loved ones, we long for a joyous celebration around the table, but as of this writing, COVID-19 still poses a great health risk, so we have to reconsider how we celebrate.
This holiday season won’t be what we’re used to, but there are still ways to make it special and enjoyable for your entire family. Think outside the box and you’ll find some unique ways to celebrate that will keep up the holiday spirit and your family and friends safe. Below, we included a few helpful suggestions and ideas for how to spread holiday cheer without spreading the virus.
Tips for Keeping Older Adults Safe During the Winter Season
The cold winter months are difficult for everyone, but especially for older adults. The freezing air and slippery roads create hazardous situations for vulnerable bodies. Here are 6 tips to keep them safe during winter. 1. Bundle Up Older adults are more...
Flu Shots During COVID-19 – What Seniors Need to know
Winter is approaching, which means flu season is too. And, this year, we need to protect ourselves not only from influenza, but also the Coronavirus. That's why it’s even more essential to take the proper precautions, especially for our senior patients who are more...
If I’m Over 65, Do I Need the Higher Dose Flu Shot?
Flu season is upon us and that means it's time for the flu shot. With so many choices, we've helped narrow it down to the right ones for seniors. Our motive is to present you with your options so that with your doctor's help and the information you've gathered...
Staying Hydrated During the Summer
Now that summer has officially begun, it’s more important than ever to stay hydrated. The old adage tells us to “drink eight glasses of water a day” to prevent dehydration--a condition that occurs when the body does not have...
What is Hypothermia?
If you are like most people, you feel cold every now and then during the winter. What you may not know is that being really cold can make you very sick. Older adults can lose body heat fast-faster than when they were young. A big chill can turn into a dangerous...
Breast Cancer: Know the Risk Factors
Breast cancer is just as common in women over the age of 65; in fact, a woman’s chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer drastically increases with age. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, a woman in her thirties has a 1 in 233 chance of being...
Influenza 101: Everything You Need to Know to Stay on Top of the Flu Virus This Season
Cooler temperatures and fewer hours of daylight seem to be the perfect circumstance for the flu virus to thrive. So, with flu season just around the corner it’s a good time for a few reminders on how to take the necessary precautions to stay healthy. This is...
Making Care Work with Multiple Health Concerns
As we age, maintaining optimal health and managing chronic illness becomes more and more of a challenge, especially since there is rarely just one health concern to address. In fact, more than 50% of American seniors over the age of 65 are dealing with three or more...
Would you recognize the symptoms of heat stroke?
Even with fall just around the corner, heat-related illnesses still pose a serious risk. Although heat stroke (also known as sunstroke) may feel like a fever, the two are very different. A fever is a response from the body, heat stroke however is caused by external...
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