Coronavirus and Seniors do not go well together and it has led to the majority of initial fatalities thus far. Worldwide, the median age of people who have died was 75 years old (range 48-89) according to the US National Library of Medicine. Now with the virus spreading in the US, it has already claimed […]
CORONAVIRUS Are Senior Care Facilities Prepared for the Coronavirus? Dr. Jacqueline DuPont, PhD (Gerontologist and Aging Expert) explains the Best Practices for Senior Care Facilities and how to deal with the Coronavirus. In this video: Are Assisted Living Facilities and Long-Term Care Facilities Prepared for Coronavirus? What should assisted living facilities do to […]
CORONAVIRUS Be Aware, Not Anxious Dr. Jacqueline DuPont, PhD (Gerontologist and Aging Expert) explains why it is important to “Be Aware, But Not Anxious” when discussing the Coronavirus. Viruses, Flu, Infections have been affecting Seniors for years. Get Informed and Be Calm. Coronavirus has now been confirmed as pandemic by The World Health Organization. […]
CORONAVIRUS 5 Steps: Proper Hand Washing Dr. Jacqueline DuPont, PhD (Gerontologist and Aging Expert) shares what are the 5 Steps to Proper Hand Washing. Your hands can be exposed to lots of dirt, bacteria and even viruses. Learn how you and your loved ones can stay protected from the Coronavirus. Washing your hands is key […]
We are currently experiencing a global pandemic. Everyone is worried. One of the greatest challenges we are facing is the uncertainty about the Novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. No one really knows how deadly the coronavirus is. There have been lots of efforts to develop vaccines and treatments for the coronavirus. Unfortunately, as […]
What should you do if you are infected with Coronavirus? There is so much information on how to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but not really enough on what to do if you are infected with Coronavirus (COVID-19) or suspect you have it. Currently, the supply for the coronavirus test kits is very limited and […]
During these challenging times, families will still need assisted living during the Coronavirus for their loved ones. Here are some reminders and simple steps on what to do if your loved one needs assisted living. We’ve heard it so many times that the senior population is most susceptible to the coronavirus, right? During this […]
Coronavirus has dramatically changed the way we interact with family and friends, most especially our elderly loved ones. Reducing physical isolation from the community is an effective way to protect the elderly population from the coronavirus, especially now that delta variant cases have been on the rise. It is very important to know […]
CORONAVIRUS After the Peak of the Pandemic Dr. Jacqueline DuPont, PhD (Gerontologist and Aging Expert) shares what you can do to keep your Elderly Loved One Protected After the Peak. What is the New Normal in Senior Care? Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, there is a little bit of fear. We just have […]
New Normal When Economy Re-opens After several weeks of staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic, the economy is now starting to reopen in different states. Although there are many looking forward to the reopening of the economy, a good number of us are still a little bit concerned. There is some […]
How Do Assisted Living Facilities Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic? It’s been a few months now since we first heard about the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Although, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have provided us with a lot of important information about […]
