The COVID-19 pandemic may prevent you from seeing your loved one as much as you’d like. This can be anxiety-inducing if you’re concerned about their health and safety, but luckily, a wellness check can ensure they are okay during dangerous circumstances. Let’s take a closer look at what wellness checks entail. What is a wellness … Continued
You likely remember hearing about ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) recently when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral in 2014. With this challenge, participants filmed themselves dumping a bucket of ice water on their heads and nominated others to either do the same or donate to ALS research. Participants raised $115 million for the cause and … Continued
Lately, we have all been hearing several buzzwords related to staying healthy in the face of sickness. Words like social distancing, isolation, and quarantine are tossed around interchangeably on social media. But they are not quite the same and understanding the differences can be helpful, especially when it comes to following the advice of medical … Continued
Social isolation, or to use the new buzz words, “social distancing” is an unexpected situation we have found ourselves in for several weeks. The coronavirus snuck into our world with very little warning and no time for us to prepare for the effect it would have on our lives. The virus has resulted in a … Continued
If you are a caregiver for a senior, or even just have elderly people in your life, you may wonder about their sleeping habits. It sometimes seems that the elderly don’t need as much sleep as the average person. You may feel like the elderly in your life are sleeping a lot, or sleeping too … Continued
During the COVID-19 pandemic, seniors everywhere are practicing social distancing and are likely feeling isolated. However, social isolation can be a problem for seniors even when the world is not experiencing these circumstances. Let’s discuss how to combat social isolation and some factors behind it. Aging and Social Isolation According to research, social isolation can … Continued
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Amid the events happening all around us, it is important to stay focused on our health and well-being. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement, speech, and finally, the ability to care for oneself in the latter stages of the disease. The Griswold Home Care … Continued
No one likes to feel lonely or isolated, but for many seniors, it’s a feeling they know all too well. As we get older, our children move away, we lose touch with friends, and sometimes have difficulty getting out of the house to socialize. All of these things contribute to isolation and loneliness in the … Continued
Being a caregiver for an elderly person is an admirable and fulfilling task, but it is not an easy task. The elderly struggle with many challenges to their physical and mental well-being. These struggles could include anything from Parkinson’s to Alzheimer’s. One lesser-known challenge that caregivers could encounter while spending time with the elderly is … Continued
Life expectancy has improved by leaps and bounds over the last few decades. With an aging population, there’s an enormous need for senior care services. And in general, that means there’s more support for seniors and elderly adults living at home than ever before. However, accessing those services is sometimes complicated without a little assistance, … Continued