COVID-19

What Family Caregivers Can Expect for the Post-Pandemic Work-Life Balance

Blog, Caregiver Support & Tips, COVID-19, Technology, Uncategorized

If there is one positive after-effect associated with the pandemic, it’s the attention generated for the plight of family caregivers. Managing work and home life has always been a tremendous challenge for those taking care of a senior relative. As Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, CEO of Wellthy, explains, “Caregiving went from a silent struggle to being in […]

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How Scammers Prey Upon Lonely Seniors and How to Identify It

Blog, Caregiver Health, COVID-19, Depression, Family Caregiving, Lonely Seniors, Senior Safety

It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began; a year of fear, loneliness, and isolation for many seniors. Physical distancing has eliminated the ability to provide the warmth and comfort of a hug and even an in-person smile in many cases. Yet humans are social creatures, and this diminished socialization has numerous

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How to Help Aging Parents Celebrate the Holidays During COVID-19

Alzheimer's - Dementia, Blog, COVID-19, Depression, Uncategorized

Think of the most perfect holiday season you can picture. While that image can vary slightly for each of us, it may include lights, good food, gifts, and traditions handed down through the generations. Yet what most definitely holds true for all of us is the satisfaction in spending time with those we love. 

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Is Senior Home Care Safe Now?

Blog, Caregiver Health, Caregiver Support & Tips, COVID-19, Family Caregiving, Senior Safety

Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to handle seemingly unsurmountable challenges connected with the care of the seniors they love. With COVID-19’s specific dangers to the elderly and those diagnosed with underlying health conditions, such as COPD, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and others that are common in seniors, families have struggled with

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Tips and Resources for Effective COPD Management During COVID-19

Blog, COVID-19, Healthy Habits, Home Care, Senior Health, Senior Safety

Individuals with COPD have had to stay particularly watchful since the COVID-19 pandemic began, as they are likely at a more significant risk for contracting the virus along with developing more severe complications. A newly released study published by the European Respiratory Journal reported that COPD patients were more likely to be admitted to the

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Caring for Elderly Parents in a Time of Crisis Takes Resiliency

Caregiver Support & Tips, COVID-19, Family Caregiving, Home Care

Times of crisis can sometimes bring out both the very best along with the worst in us. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve come across stories of individuals hoarding products and selling them to make an excessive profit, together with stories of heroes who selflessly met the needs of others despite their particular fears.   The secret

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Improve Senior Wellness: Stay Up to Date on the Latest COVID-19 Information

Blog, Caregiver Health, COVID-19, Healthy Habits, Home Care, Medication Management, Quality of Life, Senior Health, Senior Safety

Knowing where to turn for the latest, most reliable information on COVID-19, particularly as it relates to seniors and those who care for them, is crucial – and confusing. With so many sources and differing opinions on this earth-shattering topic, we wanted to help make it easier to find what you need by compiling the

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