Taking the elderly to a physician’s appointment allows them to get out of the house and be engaged in their own health issues by confiding in their physician and receiving a reassuring response. Developing a good plan for regular medical follow up is important to: • Allow … [Read more...] about Be Prepared For Doctor Visits
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Don’t Be Duped
How fraudsters are taking advantage of COVID-19 to scam you Kathleen (*not her real name) was smitten. She received multiple texts like this each day from her new beau. In her 60s and widowed in 2019 after more than 40 years of marriage, Kathleen found herself lonely during … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Duped
Entertain and Engage
Looking for ideas to keep your loved one engaged? • Drop off pre-packaged craft supplies. Make sure the packages are easy to open and directions are written large. • Help them do some face-to-face online communication or join their church’s live stream worship … [Read more...] about Entertain and Engage
Keep On Movin’
Consider these exercises and products as you build your plan to stay in motion, and be sure to consult your doctor to ensure the exercise plan is safe for you. Try Pilates Pilates is a low impact form of exercise. “Pilates teaches three things: mobility, stability, and … [Read more...] about Keep On Movin’
Give Your Body the Gift of Movement
According to Sir Isaac Newton’s First Law of Motion, “a body in motion will remain in motion.” But have you thought about it in terms of your own mobility? If you don’t keep moving, you too will cease to stay a body in motion. Mobility is the key to independence as you grow … [Read more...] about Give Your Body the Gift of Movement