The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many of us to feel higher levels of anxiety and isolation, but many seniors have really been affected by months spent indoors away from loved ones. Getting seniors outside into the fresh air while practicing proper social distancing guidelines is more important than ever for both physical and mental well being. Fortunately, the warm days…
Prolonged exposure to summer heat can be particularly dangerous for older adults and can lead to heat-related illnesses. This guide from Health In Aging offers tips for staying cool and safe when the temperature rises. While summer brings us warmth and bloom, prolonged exposure to excessive heat in summer months can be dangerous. This is especially true for older adults.…
This article, “Why Is Advanced Care Planning Such a Gift?” was written by M Jane Markley consulting. We republish it here to address the needs for advanced care planning throughout Fairfax County VA. We’ve received a few calls this month, perhaps because of the pandemic, asking about the need for advanced care planning in Fairfax, as well as other areas…
Perhaps because of the pandemic, we are getting more calls about various types of care and planning. Palliative care, advanced care planning and hospice care seem to be particularly difficult to understand to some people. What’s the difference? When do you need one or the other? And why are each of them important? We hope to make these terms clearer…
There are several safety issues seniors must address if they want to remain in their homes as they age. This home safety checklist from U.S. News and World Report can help you spot possible issues and take action to prevent them. Simple fixes and smart thinking can ensure a safe environment for seniors. Stairs are the most obvious barrier to…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In this AARP article, Dr. Barry Jacobs discusses 4 ways a caregiver can encourage independence.. Barry J. Jacobs, a clinical psychologist, family therapist and healthcare consultant, is the co-author of Love and Meaning After 50: The 10 Challenges to Great Relationships — and How to Overcome Them and AARP Meditations for Caregivers (Da Capo, 2016). This article is extremely helpful to caregivers…
This article from CNBC takes a look at 6 of these new tech devices. It's no surprise that as people age, they would like to remain in their own homes. The technology being developed now helps seniors age gracefully, and independently. This article goes discusses various tools now being used by consumers or companies. Here's a synopsis. Please read the…
provides more insight into Death Cafe. Please select this link to view the video. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings, which are announced on our HOME page, but please register by emailing Patricia Dubroof at [email protected]. She will send the secure ZOOM ID and Password.
If you are caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, the recommended social distancing and stay at home orders can result in further challenges and feelings of isolation. Engaging your loved one in a satisfying activity helps to reduce anxiety, agitation, depression and anger. It may also help to reduce challenging behaviors like sundowning. Each person is different, so it…
June is National Safety Month. There are so many things we can do to help keep the older adults in our lives safe from injury while they continue to live independently. These tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are a good place to start: We can all help keep the older adults in our lives safe from…
