In Ohio and Northern Kentucky, the vaccine has become available not only for frontline workers but for those in older age groups as well. As pictured above, Greg & Kim Kling, owners of Assisting Hands Home Care serving Columbus, were grateful to receive their first vaccine recently. Here are the links to the information you …
Table of Content1 What is glaucoma?2 How serious is glaucoma?3 Who is at risk for glaucoma?4 How is glaucoma diagnosed?5 What are treatment options for glaucoma?6 How can you help seniors ensure their eye health? Even though it is the second leading cause of blindness, few people know about glaucoma. Seniors are especially at risk …
Welcome to 2021! As we look back on 2020 (a year most of us are happy to leave behind), we can also look forward to a better 2021. We all hope to be able to move about more safely and regularly visit with friends and family again at some point during the coming year. Now …
Several years ago Forbes magazine published an article about the scientifically proven benefits of gratitude – seven great reasons why we should be thankful and show our gratitude every day: Gratitude opens the door to more and better relationships. Gratitude improves physical health. Gratitude improves psychological health. Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression. Grateful people …
Making the holidays special may feel like a challenge this year, but regardless of where you are spending your time, you can still connect and improve the holidays for the special seniors in your life. The magic of the holiday season doesn’t necessarily wear away with age. Many of us get nostalgic during the holidays …
The word “unprecedented” has been a key theme of 2020 – and will be the theme for the holiday season as well. It’s important to inform yourself about the potential risks before planning a family gathering. The CDC notes the following in their holiday guidelines: Celebrating virtually or with members of your own household (who …
When we get together with our siblings, we often seem to fall into the same patterns we had when we were kids. There’s the bossy oldest one, the youngest one who’s still seen as helpless even if they are running a corporation and raising a family of their own, the one who doesn’t like family …
Table of Content1 Ready to Relax2 Safety First3 Comfort & Warmth4 Sharing Their Stories Holiday shopping for seniors can be tough! Here are some of Amazon’s top-rated gifts – and ones we think sound pretty great, too! These all had an average of 4 stars or more based on at least 1,000 reviews. Ready to …
The most recent U.S. census data shows that more than a quarter of the population lives alone – the highest rate ever recorded. Being alone does not necessarily herald loneliness, and living with someone may not stave it off. However, being alone can lend itself to undiagnosed loneliness and its partner, depression. Especially right now, …
Table of Content1 Appetizer: Waldorf Salad2 Entrée: Orange Rosemary Turkey3 Side Dish: Wild Rice Stuffing4 Side Dish: Roasted Vegetables5 Dessert: Sugar-Free Apple Pie The holidays may look a little different this year. Many are having smaller celebrations, and hoping to safely enjoy seeing a few friends and family. But no matter how you are celebrating, …
