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New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Mar022021vschubertaging cognition, Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s in America, alzheimers, brain health, caregiver, caregivers, caregiving, Coronavirus, cost of care, COVID-19, dementia, elderly, family, family caregiver, health, health care, healthcare, home care, homecare, New Jersey, NJ, senior care, senior health, seniors

Annual report shows more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Deaths attributable to Alzheimer’s and dementia spike during COVID-19 CHICAGO, March 2, 2021 — Findings from two national surveys appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveal that discrimination is a barrier to Alzheimer’s and dementia care. More than one-third of Black Americans (36%), and nearly…

Staying Away is the Best Gift You Can Give This Year

Dec082020vschubertChristmas, cold, cold and flu, Coronavirus, COVID-19, flu, hand washing, Hanukkah, holidays, isolation, Kwanzaa, lonley, lonliness, mental health, Santa

**Editor’s Note: This is part of an informational series called Notes from the Nurse to increase awareness and understanding of health or clinical issues that could impact our clients and their families. This is the time of year when families and friends gather, far-flung relatives come to visit, and holiday parties or dinners are scheduled every weekend. But not this year. This…

Mental Health is as Important as Physical Health

Oct012020vschubertanxiety, Coronavirus, COVID-19, depression, elder care, elderly, mental health, seniors, World Mental Health Day

**Editor’s Note: This is part of an informational series called Notes from the Nurse to increase awareness and understanding of health or clinical issues that could impact our clients and their families. It is no surprise we are seeing increases in anxiety and depression as there is so much uncertainty in everyone’s lives right now. The Kaiser Family Foundation data shows…

Perfect Disaster: Flu and COVID-19

Aug012020vschubertCoronavirus, COVID-19, flu, healthcare, nurse

**Editor’s Note: This is part of an informational series called Notes from the Nurse to increase awareness and understanding of health or clinical issues that could impact our clients and their families. Flu season is quickly approaching, and health care professionals are continuing to manage the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. This convergence of two very contagious respiratory diseases is worrisome,…

Support Home Care Workers As They Help Flatten the Curve

May082020vschubertadvocacy, Coronavirus, COVID-19, home care

During the COVID outbreak, Assisting Hands Home Care caregivers are delivering essential in-home care every day to citizens in Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean County to keep them safe and healthy. Home care is often left out of the health care conversation but it is a vital lifeline to so many. As front-line workers who care for millions of Americans, the…

How to Help Seniors Overcome Loneliness During the Pandemic

Apr252020vschubertcaregiver, Coronavirus, COVID-19, home care, loneliness, lonley, mental health, pandemic, seniors, well being

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed our lives. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all people over 60 stay at home and that all care facilities and senior centers close to visitors, as the odds of contracting the virus increase significantly with age. Staying at home and avoiding crowds is essential for everyone,…

The Quick Facts About COVID-19 and More Resources

Mar152020vschubertCoronavirus, COVID-19, health care, healthcare, healthy living, seniors

Information about COVID-19 circulating the Internet with a large variety of sources, some of which are accurate, and some aren’t. To help keep you safe and healthy, we have put together a summary of the CDC’s guidelines and resources for easy access. The situation across the country continues to change, so keep checking back to the CDC’s website for updated…

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New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Staying Away is the Best Gift You Can Give This Year

Mental Health is as Important as Physical Health

Perfect Disaster: Flu and COVID-19

Support Home Care Workers As They Help Flatten the Curve

How to Help Seniors Overcome Loneliness During the Pandemic

The Quick Facts About COVID-19 and More Resources

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Tag: Coronavirus

New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Staying Away is the Best Gift You Can Give This Year

Mental Health is as Important as Physical Health

Perfect Disaster: Flu and COVID-19

Support Home Care Workers As They Help Flatten the Curve

How to Help Seniors Overcome Loneliness During the Pandemic

The Quick Facts About COVID-19 and More Resources

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