Should I wait to get a mammogram? 243 million vaccine doses have been given in the U.S. with 103 million people fully vaccinated. As of the publication of this article, that translates to 31.5% of the population being fully vaccinated. We still have a long way to go to reach that 70-80% threshold for herd immunity. This translates into a significant portion of the United … [Read more...]
Ways To Make Your Parents’ Home More Accessible
There may come a point where you need to consider ways to make your parents’ home more accessible. This way you can ensure they are safe when you are not around to help. As your parents age, their ability to take care of themselves will decline, making day-to-day activities more challenging. However, this does not mean they have to stay in this potentially dangerous … [Read more...]
The Difficulty In Keeping Up With CDC Guidelines For COVID-19
How do we find a way to do better? The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone, but nowhere more so than on Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Assisted Living (AL) and Rehabilitation Centers. I know wonderful people who work in these communities and this has been an incredibly difficult year for them and the families they serve. Linda Mundie is Director of Business … [Read more...]
What To Discuss While Your Parents Are Still Alive
It’s not easy to imagine your parents being gone, but you need to ask questions while they’re here. Here’s what to discuss while your parents are still alive. If your parents are still with you, consider yourself lucky. Not only do you get to be with them, but you also have time to ask the questions you risk leaving unanswered about their wishes moving forward. But it can … [Read more...]
Ways To Manage and Prevent Caregiver Resentment
Caregiver resentment is a normal experience for many adults taking care of their parents. If you feel frustrated, take steps to maintain control of their care. When taking on the responsibility of caring for your aging parent or parents, you may begin to feel negativity toward them and your situation at large. No matter how much you love your parents, you may experience … [Read more...]