The COVID-19 pandemic has caused us all to be more limited in what we can do and where we can go. However, due to the fact that they are particularly vulnerable, seniors have been the most affected group during this long period of social distancing. Whereas before, an average week might have been broken up by visits or outings, now one day can seem just like the next. . . . READ THE REST
Caring for a loved one is rewarding, but it can also have its challenges and difficulties. This can be particularly true if you are bearing the weight of caregiving by yourself. Caregiving is often a long-term, round-the-clock commitment. In such a situation — where hours are long and the burden of responsibility falls solely on one person — it’s not uncommon for "caregiver burnout" to creep up, sometimes without warning. However, it's likely that the warning signs were already been there; the caregiver has simply continued, dutifully and valiantly, trying to hold it all together on his or her own. . . . READ THE REST
The availability of in-home care means that older adults can remain living at home longer than without that option. In-home care has a number of benefits, but perhaps the most important one is that the person can remain in an environment they know and love. However, when it comes to hiring an in-home caregiver, there are a number of factors to consider. Inviting a caregiver into your home and essentially asking a stranger to care for a loved one definitely requires a level of trust. Therefore, you will feel much more reassured if you know the right questions to ask. . . . READ THE REST
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the world, both in the United States and internationally, and until a vaccine can be approved and is in widespread use, it’s likely that we will all continue to be affected. For grandparents and grandchildren, this period of self-isolation has been particularly difficult. Children are more often asymptomatic. With older adults being most vulnerable, the advice to avoid contact has been vital. However, a consequence of taking that advice is that kids and their grandparents potentially miss out on a relationship that is important to both sides. . . . READ THE REST
In between the COVID-19 pandemic and the political unrest, we are all pushing the edge of what our nerves can handle. Predictions are built and then, shortly thereafter, reduced to rubble. Not knowing about the future or even today is exhausting. . . . READ THE REST