860.265.4427Why You May Want To Consider Wearing A Mask, STILL.
by Jessica DeYoung on February 24, 2023To mask or not to mask, that was the question on so many people’s minds over the past few years. As mask mandates lifted across the state and around the country, more and more people made the decision that they would go mask-less going forward, but was that the right choice? For most, young, healthy…continue reading
Is It A Good Idea For You To Be Your Loved One’s Caregiver
by Jessica DeYoung on February 13, 2023If you have a close relative or friend who has made the decision that they are going to be aging in place as they continue to get older, it may be tempting to jump right in and volunteer to be their caregiver. If your kind heart and empathetic feelings are responding to a need that…continue reading
Questions To Ask Your Medical Provider To Help Manage Your Blood Pressure
by Jessica DeYoung on February 9, 2023For a number of reasons February is Heart Month, but the most important reason is to shine a light on how to maintain a healthy heart throughout your life. The United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has a variety of resources to help spread the important message about heart health throughout your circle. If…continue reading
Recognizing Heart Failure Awareness Week
by Jessica DeYoung on February 7, 2023These days it seems that every ailment and celebration has its own week. Some seem more important than others so we only choose to highlight those here. Given that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States we deemed Heart Failure Awareness Week as one of those important weeks to recognize…continue reading
Why Saying “Let Me Know If I Can Do Anything” May Be An Empty Gesture
by Jessica DeYoung on January 26, 2023Whether you are the primary caregiver for a loved one who is aging in place or are just someone who is offering to provide care on a temporary basis you may be relied upon for a number of different things that your loved one needs. It is out of the kindness of your heart and…continue reading
Long COVID Continues For Many Seniors
by Jessica DeYoung on January 19, 2023As the world is starting it’s trek back towards normalcy after a long three years of COVID-19 related issues, there are many people who are still fighting the effects of COVID-19 on their personal health. In fact, a recent survey conducted by AARP found that many older adults were experiencing symptoms well past the day…continue reading
