Individuals who serve as a primary caregiver for an aging loved one bear many responsibilities, such as assisting with daily living activities (eating, bathing, dressing, etc.), household chores, errands, medication reminders, and medical appointments. One equally important way caregivers help aging loved ones is by promoting and providing a healthy and nutritious diet. However, cooking …
Individuals of all ages have experienced feelings of loneliness and isolation at some point in their lives. They commonly arise when there is a lack of social interaction with other people, whether it’s with friends, family, or the surrounding community. As a result, there are both physical health and mental health side effects that come …
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COVID-19 has done more than upend our normal daily lives. It has also changed the way we socialize. Unfortunately, the same older adults that have been disproportionately affected by the virus have also been victimized by the changing social landscape. Many older adults that live alone, as well as those in senior living communities, are …
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At Assisting Hands Home Care Arlington, we have continued to provide in-home care to seniors in the Northern Virginia area during the COVID-19 outbreak. While many things have changed over the past month impacting nearly every aspect of our normal daily lives, one thing that hasn’t changed is the fact that many seniors in our …
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Table of Content1 What is COVID-19?2 Why are seniors more vulnerable to COVID-19?3 What can seniors do to protect themselves from COVID-19?4 What to do if you get sick?5 In Summary The Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic that has already affected millions of people across the world. The outbreak reportedly originated in Wuhan, China …
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Sneezing, coughing, blowing of noses…the familiar sounds of winter. The flu is running even more rampant than usual this year, and it’s spreading quickly! When everyone around you is sporting a drippy nose or running a fever, how do you protect yourself against colds and flus? Wash Your Hands After you shake hands, touch surfaces, …
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