As COVID Cases Climb Again, How To Keep Your Loved One Healthy
by Jessica DeYoung on April 26, 2022By now we are used to seeing headlines about the “next surge” in COVID-19 cases and they are re-emerging again after Connecticut and many other states have lifted mask mandates in an attempt to get life back to some sense of normalcy. While there are signs of normalcy all around us, there are still quite…continue reading
Rejuvenating Your Loved One After A Long Winter
by Jessica DeYoung on April 13, 2022The winter months can be an isolating time for your loved one who is aging in place. Without visits from friends and family to brighten her/his spirits, the months of January, February and March can drag on and create real sadness and in some cases depression for those who are aging in place. It is…continue reading
Three Proven Ways To Help Alleviate Arthritis
by Jessica DeYoung on April 5, 2022The United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that nearly 27 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of arthritis. In those persons aging in place arthritis can be much more then just a difficult pain to deal with it can also be a cause for concern in movement and getting around…continue reading
New CDC Guidance For Booster Shots
by Jessica DeYoung on March 30, 2022After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made it’s recommendation that those people over the age of 50 and some immunocompromised individuals should get a second COVID-19 booster shot, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) followed suit with a formal recommendation as well. The recommendation from the CDC indicates that those who are…continue reading
As You Age Is Keeping Your Mind Active Good For You?
by Jessica DeYoung on March 24, 2022The common wisdom on cognitive health as you age is that the more active you keep your mind, the better your mental health will be and the greater chance you have at staving off things like Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. While it may be true that keeping your mind active is good for your mental…continue reading
As The Region Returns To A Post-Pandemic “Normal” What Should You Do To Protect Your Loved One?
by Jessica DeYoung on March 14, 2022As the region prepares to open schools normally without masks, remove restrictions on restaurants, museums, and more, there are those among us that are still vulnerable to the dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cases and concerns have started to wane in the state of Connecticut and throughout New England, but as seniors are continuing to…continue reading