Summer-Friendly Vacations for Seniors With Disabilities For older adults who wish to travel alone or with their loved ones, details are key. Critical elements such as comfort during movement, assistance for persons with disabilities, and wheelchair access make all the difference. Indeed, traveling as a senior with disabilities raises multiple questions. For example, what should…
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Stroke Awareness Month: Good Stroke Recovery Care A stroke is a devastating emergency. It calls for quick medical intervention and professional care, without which the situation could get out of hand. But how do you deal with the situation in the subsequent days or weeks after you or your loved one has suffered a stroke?…
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By Guest Blogger Hazel Bridges Options For Your Home When Moving Into Assisted Living If you are getting ready to transition to The Plaza at Lubbock, there are probably many questions that you would like answered. Foremost among those is: what are your options for handling your current home? From selling to leasing, there are…
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New Technology and Occupational Therapy Technology is revolutionizing how seniors receive and practice occupational therapy. Many seniors want and need to do daily activities to care for themselves. Unfortunately, due to complications that develop with age, performing once effortless actions become challenging. Occupational therapy at skilled nursing facilities and skilled nursing hospitals helps seniors learn…
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Optimizing Nutrition to Promote Wound Healing in Seniors We have all experienced a scratch, tear, cut or other type of wound. Some individuals are better equipped than others at healing these wounds. Serious wounds, including decubitus ulcers or pressure sores, may require medical intervention and nutrition support. If your senior is recovering from a wound,…
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Maintaining your Health and Wellness at any Age No matter your age, taking good care of yourself will help you feel great and prevent illness. As a senior, the efforts you make to stay healthy will go far in preventing disease, boosting your immune system, and promoting longevity. Practicing wellness might seem daunting if you…
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What Seniors Should Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine Two new vaccines have been approved for COVID-19 and more are in the pipeline. Texas has elected to prioritize people over the age of 65 for vaccination. So, what should seniors and their families know about these new vaccines? Here are some key factors. The vaccine…
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Depression and COVID: 4 Tips for Managing Emotions Depression doesn’t end with December, and it’s important to be aware of the potential complications that 2020 brought with it. Whether your loved one has been previously diagnosed with Seasonal Depression, or is showing signs for the first time, handling the blues has become more complicated than…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year — but it’s also one of the most stressful! Do you get stressed-out around the holidays? Here are seven easy steps to stay stress-free this holiday season. Acknowledge all your emotions. The holidays can bring up difficult emotions for us at the best of times. As we…
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Share on Facebook | Share on Linkedin | Share on Twitter What is Pandemic Fatigue for Senior Caregivers? Caring for our loved ones as they age is never easy. There are tons of factors that can make it taxing physically, mentally, financially, and more for both the caregiver and the one receiving care. This has always been…
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