How Experts Are Assessing Risk During the Pandemic! The Do’s & Don’ts The first cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were reported in January, and the deadly illness still has a grip on the United States eight months later. While people are trying to move forward, COVID-19 has changed life as they once knew it. … Continue reading “How Experts Are Assessing Risk During the Pandemic! The Do’s & Don’ts”
Author: admin
CDC Adds New Covid-19 Symptoms
CDC Adds New Covid-19 Symptoms As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added new symptoms to its growing list for the potentially deadly illness. In many instances, people infected with the coronavirus display common symptoms that indicate they have the disease. … Continue reading “CDC Adds New Covid-19 Symptoms”
Emerging Technologies to Help Aging Americans Maintain Their Independence
Emerging Technologies to Help Aging Americans Maintain Their Independence There’s a movement going on among older adults in America. A growing number of people 65 years old and older are declaring their independence by aging comfortably in their own homes. And, emerging technologies are helping them achieve their goal. While it may take seniors, their … Continue reading “Emerging Technologies to Help Aging Americans Maintain Their Independence”
Live Longer and Healthier: 8 Simple tips
Live Longer and Healthier: 8 Simple tips While genetic factors play a role in how long a person lives, adopting healthy lifestyle habits can also contribute to a person’s life span. Study after study has shown that choosing healthy habits can lower the risk of developing cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other illnesses and … Continue reading “Live Longer and Healthier: 8 Simple tips”
Coronavirus Could Persuade More Seniors to Age in Place
Coronavirus Could Persuade More Seniors to Age in Place Long before the coronavirus pandemic, more than 90% of older Americans had expressed a desire to remain in their homes as they age. Now that COVID-19 has torn a horrific path through many of the nation’s nursing homes, assisted living residences, and other long-term care facilities, … Continue reading “Coronavirus Could Persuade More Seniors to Age in Place”
Live-In Caregivers as an Alternative to Assisted Living
Live-In Caregivers as an Alternative to Assisted Living Seniors who need help with daily living activities and find it difficult to do household chores may consider moving to an assisted living facility (ALF). These residential communities offer a variety of private housing choices, from a room to an apartment or even a cottage. Seniors who … Continue reading “Live-In Caregivers as an Alternative to Assisted Living”
Age-Technology Trends
Age-Technology Trends When older adults wear a SECOM Pearl pendant, their focus is not on making a fashion statement but on remaining independent and improving their quality of life. The pendant is part of the SECOM Carehub, a monitoring system that supports seniors who want to live independently and securely in their homes. SECOM plc, … Continue reading “Age-Technology Trends “
Scam Alert/Fraud Alert
Scam Alert | Fraud Alert | Fraud Protection The latest scams and fraud targeting the elderly Scams related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are just as persistent as the ongoing public health crisis. As the pandemic continues to plague the country, federal agencies continue to warn seniors about COVID-19-related schemes designed to steal their … Continue reading “Scam Alert/Fraud Alert”
Alternatives to Assisted Living
Alternatives to Assisted Living There comes a time when some older adults begin to think about where to live if and when they need long-term care. For many, the thought of downsizing and moving into an assisted living facility (ALF) seems like a good plan. Assisted living facility (ALF) offer apartment-style living, 24-hour supervision, meals, … Continue reading “Alternatives to Assisted Living”
Helping the Elderly
Helping the Elderly Stories Of Good People Helping the Elderly Joseph Zhong, a 17-year-old violinist, has been bringing joy to residents in retirement homes in Elkhorn, Nebraska, with his musical group, “Joy of Music.” The young musicians hold concerts at assisted living communities and retirement centers across the Metro area. The in-person concerts stopped, however, … Continue reading “Helping the Elderly”