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How the Pandemic Changed Caregiving Cynthia Ryan had arranged for her 83-year-old mother to move from Illinois on March 23 to a skilled nursing facility near Ryan’s house in Birmingham, Ala. But, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) changed those plans. Ryan, instead, moved her mother into her home. Ryan said the past few months have … Continue reading “How the Pandemic Changed Caregiving”

Helping the Elderly When the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hit the country in early March, Dhruv Pai, and Matt Casertano, two teenagers from Maryland, helped deliver groceries to their grandparents. Older adults, particularly ones with underlying health conditions, were advised to shelter in place to reduce their risk of exposure to the disease. So, family … Continue reading “Helping the Elderly”

Dementia Care During COVID-19 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, family members are making hard decisions on caring for their loved ones with dementia. Without a doubt, COVID-19 has upended everyone’s routines, and older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia rely on predictable activities to keep them focused. Dementia is also … Continue reading “Dementia Care During COVID-19”

Caring for Seniors During COVID-19 While no one is immune from COVID-19, it’s become distressingly obvious that seniors are particularly vulnerable to the novel coronavirus. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people 60 and older are among those most likely to experience severe and potentially deadly complications – including respiratory distress and … Continue reading “Caring for Seniors During COVID-19”

The Elderly and Coronavirus: Getting Help and Staying Connected The novel coronavirus has upended the lives of millions in the United States and around the world. But the global pandemic has been especially devastating for seniors, one of the groups most vulnerable to COVID-19’s devastating effects, including severe respiratory failure, organ failure, and death. It’s … Continue reading “The Elderly and Coronavirus: Getting Help and Staying Connected”

Myths About Face Masks Before the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019) outbreak earlier this year, face masks were commonly worn by people in certain professions, such as health care providers and construction workers. Now, adults and children alike are wearing face masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Despite the fact that health officials support wearing … Continue reading “Myths About Face Masks”

Older Americans Urged to Continue ‘Distancing’ Now that states are easing restrictions put in place by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, the message to older adults and people with chronic underlying health conditions has not changed: Stay home whenever possible, and practice social distancing. Adults 65 years old and older and people with chronic … Continue reading “Older Americans Urged to Continue ‘Distancing’”

Coronavirus: Elderly Dependents Don’t Get Stimulus Checks Now that the coronavirus pandemic has crippled the nation’s economy, millions of Americans are anxiously awaiting the arrival of stimulus checks desperately needed to offset wages lost to the nationwide shutdown. Unfortunately, it turns out that many older adults who must rely on family members for care and … Continue reading “Coronavirus: Elderly Dependents Don’t Get Stimulus Checks”

Misleading and Dangerous Information During the Coronavirus Pandemic Because COVID-19 had never before infected humans, much remains unknown about this potentially deadly virus, including means of prevention and treatment. Unfortunately, this knowledge vacuum has allowed a great deal of disinformation – including conspiracy theories, rumors, and myths — to circulate on the airwaves and through … Continue reading “Misleading and Dangerous Information During the Coronavirus Pandemic”

Financial impact of Dementia During Tax Season When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, much of the focus goes on how to care for the older adult living with the condition. What may not be as apparent are the significant costs associated with dementia care. Alzheimer’s disease is the most expensive disease in … Continue reading “Financial impact of Dementia During Tax Season”