Category: Health
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is the medical name for memory problems that exceed the “normal forgetfulness of aging” but are less than associated with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. If you have received a diagnosis of MCI, you are at risk for continued significant cognitive decline. Each year about 10–15% of persons with MCI receive an Alzheimer’s […]
This year’s World Hand Hygiene Day is focused on healthcare providers. On average, healthcare providers perform hand hygiene less than half of the times they should. Routine, proper hand washing is essential to infection prevention. When you are in a healthcare setting, don’t be timid about asking your healthcare provider to clean their hands if you have concerns.
Aging Wisdom has been providing support to our clients since the start of the COVID pandemic. We follow strict COVID protocols and do everything we can to ensure the safety of our clients. Many families have questions about how to best care for their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. This list of frequently asked […]
We are at the beginning of a new year, leaving behind a challenging, difficult one. It’s January 4, 2021, as I write this. There is hope, however, a bright light at the end of this long tunnel: two COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the FDA and rolled out.
Judy fell and broke her hip. She calls 911. She lacks a medication list. As a result, the hospital team is unaware of her chronic conditions. Her daughter lives far away and doesn’t know if she should fly in. Accidents by their very nature are unplanned. That doesn’t mean you need to be unprepared for […]
On September 6, 2019, my mother turned 76. As was our birthday tradition, I invited her to lunch and suggested an outing to a local craft store she loved. For the first time ever, she refused to budge from her home. This was new behavior and it really worried me because her world was shrinking. […]
As an Aging Life Care Professional®, I speak to people regularly about their fears of contracting COVID-19. Those who are aging alone ask me questions like: Who will take care of me if I get sick? Will anyone know I need help? What services are there to support me and how can I access them?
As if COVID-19 isn’t scary enough, family caregivers are now, more than ever, worrying about who would take care of their spouse or partner if something were to happen to them. If this is you, below are some questions for you to think about and specific professionals who can be part of your “What if” planning:
Many families have questions about how to best care for their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. This list of frequently asked questions can provide your family with helpful guidance.
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