Every autumn, seniors and their caretakers face the daunting task of sorting through information on Medicare Open Enrollment. In 2020, the enrollment period falls from October 15 – December 7 and carries some unique challenges due to the pandemic. Before we talk about...
As COVID-19 continues to spread in the U.S. and around the world, older adults have emerged as the most vulnerable patients. According to the CDC, staying healthy during the pandemic is important to help reduce your susceptibility to this and other diseases. One key...
Adult day center (ADC) is a program of activities in a professional care setting designed for older adults who require supervised care during the day. Staffed by nurses, social workers and allied healthcare staff, an adult day center enables seniors to socialize,...
People describe caregiving in many ways. Some people call caregiving an honor and a gift. The one manner in which I have never heard anyone characterize caregiving is: Easy. Add anxiety from a global pandemic that systemically targets the old and frail, and caregiving...
