The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have been far-reaching for the millions of families with aging loved ones, leaving many adult children anxious about more than their parentsā immediate health. More than 77 million baby boomers turn 65 years old āa rate of 10,000 per day āwith theĀ CensusĀ predicting that seniors will outnumber children by 2035. [ā¦]
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With independent, assisted, and memory care communities continuing policies of highly-structured, and minimal, to no-visitor policiesĀ during the COVID-19 pandemic, many families weigh the decision whether to bring mom or dad temporarily home or accept their isolation from loved ones. Both scenarios include unique challenges. Companion care ā as an adjunct resource ācan help ease anxiety [ā¦]
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As our elders stay inside their homes, their apartments and their residential communities, we search for ways to connect with them as well as to make their lives and their care better. Here are 10+ ways to connect and care for your elders during this unprecedented time. Some are simple, but simple works right now. [ā¦]
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COVID-19, coronavirus, plain old ācoronaā ā whatever you want to call it, itās a pandemic with serious ramifications. However, there is already a lot of misinformation out there ā good-natured or otherwise ā spanning topics ranging from kitchen remedies to home testing. As you may have heard, older adults are among the groups most at-risk [ā¦]
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