We're all aware of the precautions to take for virus and flu season. However, an additional danger is that any of these other conditions can morph into pneumonia. Pneumonia claims the lives of about 50,000 Americans each year. Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs on one or both lungs and may cause them to fill with fluid.…
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 need to take advantage of…
Even though it is the second leading cause of blindness, few people know about glaucoma. Seniors are especially at risk and need to know the facts. More than 3 million people in the US have glaucoma. Many are seniors. Many don’t know they have the condition. However, this symptomless disease can be stopped before it does more damage. The month…
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 is the perfect time to…
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 sleep better. Gratitude increases mental…
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 and most people enjoy some…
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 are consistently taking measures to…
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 conflict, and the one who…
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 Relax It’s been a stressful year for everyone, and many of the top gifts are geared toward relieving anxiety.…
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, people are spending more time…
