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Life as we knew it, particularly for elders, will never go back to what it was. Older people will need to adjust to a post-pandemic world. Keeping pace with the new normal and understanding how and why certain changes are essential will serve seniors well and help them stay healthy. Learn how in this article.
Since COVID-19 first broke out in the United States in March 2020 in a retirement facility, health experts have warned that older people are at a higher risk when infected with the virus. The understandable response has been to segregate the older population to reduce potential infection. However, the ramifications of prolonged isolation have posed a significant health problem as well.
The medical field appreciates the impact of life choices in their many physical manifestations, including smoking or bad eating habits, and their impact on future health. However, that same medical community appears less comfortable dealing with the harm of social isolation, which is harder to measure and explain. Here, we identify transition triggers that can lead to someone becoming socially isolated, and identify some proactive steps to help during those challenging times.
There is no telling how long this pandemic and the associated risks will last, but the good news is that you can take simple steps immediately to reduce your risk and go on about your business—albeit with modifications. With all the information out there, these are the most up-to-date advisories.
When it comes to addressing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (the theory in psychology using a five-tier model of human needs), healthcare workers are at special risk right now in the most fundamental areas of safety and rest. These simple actions can help healthcare workers keep tabs on their own fundamental needs.
Lisa Shardon, President and CEO of Home Health Companions, spoke with CBS news in an interview this week. The subject of the interview was the company’s active hiring, even in this time when unemployment in the state and around the nation is at record highs. Read about the interview and the openings the company has.
To support clients’ overall sense of wellbeing and health, you can place control in their hands with this 11-point checklist designed to minimize their risk while receiving at-home care. Share it with clients, and encourage its use as a step-by-step guide to ease minds and keep more clients safe.
How do you know if you’re entering a “new stage of life” or if you’re just suffering the consequences of LOTS of time indoors during COVID-19? These signs are a little anecdotal, but you can easily tweak the details to see if they’re symptoms you can relate to. You’ll get the idea. Fill in the blanks for your personal situation to see if what’s “got you” is really cabin fever—then find out what to do about it.
I had been a successful healthcare executive for almost two decades when I first met Lisa, the CEO of Home Health Companions. She was my client while I worked in the post-acute care industry. I would have been thrilled to know then that I would work with her later, though
We’re so very proud of our team members and their continued dedication to safely caring for our clients. During unprecedented times, our staff continues to observe stringent hygiene and health protocols while providing caregiving and nursing services. They are a vital human connection for our clients, especially right now. New:
