We have all just gone through a very strange, difficult time. The COVID-19 pandemic was unlike anything we’ve experienced before and it forced us all to rethink our lives. It forced us to look at our jobs, our family life, and our personal … [Read more...]
The Continued Toll of COVID on Nursing Homes
COVID has completely changed how we go about our daily lives. Even though most of the United States is not in the same state of emergency that we were in back in the early days of the pandemic, we still go through each day with a heightened … [Read more...]
COVID Booster Rate in Senior Care Facilities
According to recent statistics released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only about half of the people residing in nursing homes that have been vaccinated against the virus responsible for COVID-19 have received … [Read more...]
How Important is the Flu Vaccine?
Lately, the topic of vaccines has been on almost everyone’s mind. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken tens of thousands of lives. You probably know someone that has been impacted by the virus in some way. The last year and a half have … [Read more...]
Should Care Workers Be Vaccinated?
Recently, a poll conducted by the National Poll on Healthy Aging (and reported by the U.S. News & World Report) found that most people that are looking for senior care, either for themselves or a loved one, want senior care workers to … [Read more...]
I’ve Had the COVID Vaccine. Now What?
Many people around the world have now been vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus. But even though a lot of people have received one of the various vaccines that are now available, we really haven’t seen life resume as normal. If … [Read more...]
New Guidelines Indicate that Seniors Can Do More Amid Pandemic
Very recently, the federal government issued a statement indicating that once nursing home residents have been fully vaccinated, they are once again allowed to hug their loved ones. Additionally, indoor visits are once again able to resume … [Read more...]
When Can Vaccinated People See Their Families?
Once I get vaccinated, when can I see my family again? This is exactly the question that a lot of older individuals--especially those that have been living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities--are asking lately. Now … [Read more...]
What the COVID-19 Vaccine Means for Seniors
Two different pharmaceutical companies have now had COVID-19 vaccines approved by the FDA for use in the United States. This is exciting news as it means that a larger portion of our country will be safer from the virus than they once were. … [Read more...]