If you’re a senior who only thinks of Cupid, flowers and chocolate in February, the American Heart Association (AHA) would like to change that. As we mark the 57th American Heart Month, we remember that heart disease remains the number one killer of Americans. After suffering his own heart attack, President Lyndon Johnson issued [...]
As we reflect on last year and begin another trip around the sun, perhaps there are things we can take from 2020 to start anew in 2021. With what you experienced in 2020, will you approach 2021 differently? Have We Moved Beyond Resolutions? A long-standing tradition across the world, New Year’s resolutions have been a [...]
The social isolation of the ongoing pandemic’s social isolation, along with extended stay hospitalizations, increased depression and cognitive decline, have become the norm for seniors. Being separated from senior loved ones can be especially difficult during the holidays. Often, isolation’s side effects can be worse than COVID-19 according to healthcare experts. In all, 27% of [...]
It’s been months since social distancing became part of everyday life because of COVID-19. Just as many of us are becoming pandemic fatigued, America’s second favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, is right around the corner. For moms, dads, brothers, sisters and especially grandparents missing their children and grandchildren, there may be an even stronger desire to celebrate [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic’s social distancing had led to an ongoing period of isolation for everyone. The end dates associated with the original shelter-in-place orders, which were to last for a few months, have come and gone. Still, the need for distance drags on with no end in sight. For seniors living alone in their homes, [...]
September typically ushers in the flu season and, this year, there is cause for heightened awareness and greater preparedness amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here are five things YOU can to do avoid getting a virus this season: 1. Get the Flu Vaccine Because it can take up to two weeks for the body to develop [...]
It goes without saying that the past few months have been incredibly stressful for nearly everyone. Social distancing, worrying about COVID-19, being apart from loved ones, job and income insecurity, relatives or friends becoming sick, and many other pandemic related concerns combined with routine responsibilities and other stressors would definitely be classified as “chronic stress,” [...]
Finding an in-home care provider for a loved one can be an emotional, stressful and confusing process. How do you find a provider who will give your loved one the best possible care? Will they treat them like a member of their own family? At Kadan, we understand the difficulties people face when searching for [...]
While many seniors want to stay in their homes as they age, there is a downside if steps aren’t taken to ensure their safety. According to the American Geriatrics Society, falls, fires and poisonings pose significant threats to older Americans at home. Since June is National Home Safety Month and we are all finding ourselves [...]
Elder abuse, the intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that causes harm to an older person, is a widespread injustice with many consequences for our society. A comprehensive review published in 2015 by the New England Journal of Medicine found that approximately one in ten seniors is the victim of elder [...]
