Winter Wellness: Senior Care in Cold Weather
As the winter season approaches, our thoughts naturally turn to keeping our loved ones warm and comfortable during the colder months. The cozy charm of winter can be truly heartwarming, but it also brings with it a unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to the well-being of our cherished seniors. At Touching Hearts […]
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On July 1, 1946, the Communicable Disease Center (CDC) opened its doors and occupied one floor of a small building in Atlanta, Georgia. Its primary mission was simple yet highly challenging: prevent malaria from spreading across the nation. Seventy-five years later, the CDC, finally become a household name as a key resource for COVID-19 protocol. […]
See MoreReach out!
It’s a fact, home is the safest place for all of us to be right now. But there’s this to consider…social distancing, the smartest way to avoid contact with COVID-19 for ourselves and our communities, will impact those who already live with loneliness or feel the loss of social connection. Perceived loneliness and social isolation […]
See MoreNational Handwashing Awareness Week
The first week of December is National Handwashing Awareness Week! Why is this week so important? The goal of National Handwashing Awareness Week is to decrease the spread of the flu and other infectious diseases by bringing awareness to the importance of good hand hygiene. Scientists have known for more than 100 years that handwashing […]
See MoreHoliday Caregiving
Holidays like Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Years are celebrated and happy times for many people, however, if you are older and alone, they can be filled with longing and loneliness. Holidays are often a time when depression sets in due to challenges such as: Traveling solo Change in routine Missed medications Unhealthy eating Time […]
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