Updated CMS Guidance on Nursing Home Visitation During COVID-19 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued revised guidance for nursing home visitation, easing restrictions while maintaining safety. Now, visits are allowed for reasons beyond urgent end-of-life situations, and in some cases, physical contact is permitted. Communal activities and dining can resume as […]
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Family Caregiving During the Coronavirus New Challenges for Caregivers The coronavirus pandemic created new challenges for families caring for vulnerable loved ones. Many caregivers who once provided support in person now find themselves acting as long-distance providers. Before the pandemic, only about 13% of Americans gave long-distance care. Today, most family caregivers must follow social
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Staying Mentally Sound During the Coronavirus Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges that have increased anxiety and fear across America. When we experience fear, the amygdala, the brain’s reactive center, activates the fight-flight-freeze response — our natural survival mechanism. This process triggers the release of cortisol, a stress hormone that helps manage danger
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Advance Care Directives: Why They’re Essential for Every Adult Most people avoid thinking about what would happen if they became seriously ill or injured. Yet planning for those situations is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Just as you buy insurance to protect your home
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🦠 Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Seniors The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed life for everyone, but it poses the greatest risk to older adults. Seniors have been identified as the most vulnerable group for severe illness, hospitalization, and death related to COVID-19. With information constantly changing, it’s natural to feel anxious or
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