This year, National Influenza Vaccine Week is being observed from December 6-12. For seniors, getting a flu vaccine during 2020-2021 is more important than ever because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article from the CDC gives an overview of the flu and people 65 years and older. It has been recognized for many years that people 65 years and older…
Forty-three percent of older adults report feeling lonely on a regular basis, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. During the holidays, those numbers may be amplified, thanks to the “holiday blues,” which can cause irritability, fatigue and sadness, according to the American Psychological Association. Knowing how to care for and support your older loved ones in…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuKkP5bQbaA&feature=youtu.be Steve Lorberbaum: Well, good morning everybody. Thank you for joining us for What's Your Plan? Today we're very happy and lucky to have a special guest, Susy Murphy. She's the owner of Debra Levy Eldercare Associates. They're really like wedding planners for growing older and we're going to talk today about what care managers do and how you can…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3Hf0OCOnA&feature=youtu.be Steve Lorberbaum: Well, good morning everybody. Thank you for joining us for What's Your Plan? Today we're very happy and lucky to have a special guest, Susy Murphy. She's the owner of Debra Levy Eldercare Associates. They're really like wedding planners for growing older and we're going to talk today about what care managers do and how you can…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VNKEHy80Uo Steve Lorberbaum: Hi, I'm Steve Lorberbaum and I'm the owner of Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac. We work with families to reduce their stress by being there when they can't be with their loved ones. We provide all types of care to assist families, whether it's because their loved one lives in an assisted living community and loved ones…
Pulse oximeters are useful for people in Montgomery County MD or Northern Fairfax County VA who may be aging-in-place at home. They are especially helpful for people who have conditions that affect oxygen saturation, such as: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pneumonia, lung cancer, anemia, heart attack or heart failure or congenital heart defects. In every case, Assisting Hands…
Caring for a loved one is hard on family members. Whether it’s caring for a disabled child, elderly parents, someone living with cancer or dementia, it’s a time-consuming commitment. If you’re a full-time caregiver, you know that it’s impossible to do it all. Besides being physically and mentally demanding, providing care to a loved one can result in burnout. You…
Caregiving is challenging, particularly when the person you are caring for has a condition like COPD. This article from the COPD Foundation shares what you need to know as a COPD caregiver and tips to help. The role of the caregiver is an important one. Often, it is the greatest expression of love that can be offered. Caregiving can be…
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs. The lungs are two organs in the chest that take in oxygen when we inhale and release carbon dioxide when we exhale. People who smoke have the greatest risk of lung cancer. The risk of lung cancer increases with the length of time and number of cigarettes smoked.…
Proper nutrition is key to managing diabetes and balancing blood sugar. Find out some tips for determining the right foods to eat, understanding carbs and reading food labels with these suggestions from the American Diabetes Association. Find the balance. While other factors are at work, the food you eat plays a huge role in balancing your blood sugar levels and…
