While the holidays are synonymous with togetherness, many elderly individuals experience increased isolation and loneliness during this time. Physical limitations, travel barriers, or a lack of accessible festivities can leave them feeling left out of the celebration. This article provides actionable solutions to foster inclusion and engagement, ensuring that your elderly loved ones stay connected […]
See MoreOn July 1, 1946, the Communicable Disease Center (CDC) opened its doors and occupied one floor of a small building in Atlanta, Georgia. Its primary mission was simple yet highly challenging: prevent malaria from spreading across the nation. Seventy-five years later, the CDC, finally become a household name as a key resource for COVID-19 protocol. […]
See MoreIt’s a fact, home is the safest place for all of us to be right now. But there’s this to consider…social distancing, the smartest way to avoid contact with COVID-19 for ourselves and our communities, will impact those who already live with loneliness or feel the loss of social connection. Perceived loneliness and social isolation […]
See MoreThe first week of December is National Handwashing Awareness Week! Why is this week so important? The goal of National Handwashing Awareness Week is to decrease the spread of the flu and other infectious diseases by bringing awareness to the importance of good hand hygiene. Scientists have known for more than 100 years that handwashing […]
See MoreHolidays like Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Years are celebrated and happy times for many people, however, if you are older and alone, they can be filled with longing and loneliness. Holidays are often a time when depression sets in due to challenges such as: Traveling solo Change in routine Missed medications Unhealthy eating Time […]
See MoreIn 1999, Senator Harry Reid, who lost his father to suicide, introduced a resolution to the United States Senate which led to the forming of the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Also known as Survivor Day, the day was designated by the United States Congress as a day on which those affected by suicide […]
See MoreDuring National Family Caregivers Month, recognition is given to family caregivers who face many challenges when a family member needs full time care. “Caregiving can be a 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week job,” states the Caregiver Action Network, which spearheads National Family Caregivers Month. “Providing care around the clock can crowd out other important areas of life.” Challenges […]
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