Shark antibody-like proteins neutralize the COVID-19 virus and aid in the prevention of future coronavirus outbreaks
According to a new study published Dec. 16, small, unique anti-body-like proteins known as VNARs, which are derived from shark immune systems, can prevent the virus that causes COVID-19, its variants, and related coronaviruses from infecting human cells. The new VNARs will not be available as a treatment for people right away, but they can […]
Keeping your sanity during the pandemic
6 ways to take care of your mental health during Covid When the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread across the United States in early 2020, older adults struggled more negative consequences, including more serious complications, higher mortality, concerns about disruptions to their daily routines and access to care, difficulty adapting to new technologies like tele- […]
How Do Vaccines Work?
It is impossible to avoid germs because they are all around us, both on the outside and inside. Disease and death can occur when a person who is vulnerable comes into contact with a hazardous organism. Many ways for the body to protect itself from infections are available (disease-causing organisms). In order to […]
Live-in Caregivers for Seniors, Choosing the Right Carer
Struggling to manage your time with work, personal priorities, and beloved seniors? Thinking how you can give them senior care, especially now with the covid-19 threat, without compromising your other priorities? Deciding what kind of care your elderly loved ones need can be difficult. You probably asked yourself if they need the kind of help only professionals can provide […]
Practical Tips for Alzheimer’s Care Providers
Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease that impairs memory, thinking, and judgement. It affects more than 5 million in the US. It is also the 6th leading cause of death and it accounts for a third of senior deaths. Although age is its highest risk factor, Alzheimer’s is not part of normal aging. It doesn’t […]
Holidays and Pandemic: Best Gifts for Seniors
It’s the holidays once again! Time to deck the halls, sit around the Christmas tree, and give gifts for seniors and kids alike. But this holiday season is like no other. The threat of COVID-19 still looms and families are unable to gather together without exposing each other to the virus. Sadly, older adults, who […]
5 Tips When Choosing a Caregiver
Deciding that you need the help of a professional care provider for your aging loved one is only the first step. The more important decision is choosing the caregiver. The quality of care your loved one will receive depends on the skills and expertise of the care provider. They could either provide respite or more […]
Live-in Caregiver: 10 Points to Consider Before Hiring
The difficulties of care Caring for your aging loved one may prove to be difficult. You may have work, you live in another area, or you have other priorities like your own children. Although you love your parents, you might not be available to personally care for them and act as their live-in caregiver. And […]
Self-care in the Time of Corona
Living Dangerously 2020 has been difficult for everyone. There was the killer virus; and there was the seeming breakdown of society with lockdowns and quarantines. Mobility was limited, everyone was forced to stay at home. The world experienced negativity like never before. With this, comes the importance of self-care. Everyone is hurting but seniors had […]
What is Home Care?
We all age, but we age differently. Some could live independently while others may need home care. Home care is any type of domestic support or assistance provided to a person in their home. It doesn’t require a doctor’s prescription, as the services provided are non-medical. The services could be provided for a few hours […]