ATTACHMENT FOR DOWNLOAD Letter to Clients_COVID-19_03062020 March 6th, 2020 Dear Lifematters Clients, Representatives, and Family Members, As you are likely aware, a new disease caused by a respiratory virus, the Coronavirus (COVID-19), was first identified in Wuhan, China in late 2019 and has been spreading across the globe. In the United States, there have been [...]
Do you find it hard to relax, even when you have time away from your care recipient? If so, you’re not alone. Learn how to switch from “caregiver” mode to “me” mode so that you can fully benefit from valuable respite time. Read the full article at: www.agingcare.com
Why develop an exercise habit now? Because 75-year-olds who've been doing it for decades may have the cardiovascular systems of people in their 40s and the muscles of 20-somethings, researchers found. Read the full article at: www.npr.org
Jimmy Potters owns and operates Jimmy Potters Studio and Workshop in Fairfax, VA, and he graciously spoke to us about the benefits of clay therapy for seniors and those who may be suffering from conditions such as depression or dementia. From using hands and muscles to work and shape the [...]
Despite the growing number of over-65 people in this country, many of our aging loved ones struggle with feeling lonely and isolated. Without social interaction with family and friends, later years of life can be sad and even dangerous. It’s important to explore the causes and risk factors for senior isolation, and to be [...]