Blue Moon Estate Sales
02/03/2020
Haley Kotwicki
Content Specialist
United States
I am passionate about helping others, creating compelling stories and learning more about digital media. Thank you for visiting my portfolio.
United States
I am passionate about helping others, creating compelling stories and learning more about digital media. Thank you for visiting my portfolio.
During this period of social and physical distancing, it can be challenging for people to stay connected to their friends and family. This is especially true for older adults.
Posted: in Caregiving While some family caregivers gradually grow into their roles or are born into it, others can pinpoint the event that started their journey: Their father was hospitalized after a fall and needed more help at home, or their wife was diagnosed with an unexpected chronic illness.
Posted: in Aging , Caregiving When someone who has raised you (whether a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc.) begins to decline mentally and physically, it can be frightening and troubling. The person who guided you through all the unfamiliar stages in life now needs you to guide them; your hero needs a hero.
By Haley Kotwicki, content specialist For older adults who live alone or have lost their spouse, pets can be excellent companions. When my grandfather passed away, my grandmother adopted two blue baby parakeets named Heckle and Jeckle. Although they screeched incessantly, they gave her purpose, and she adored them.
Posted: in Healthy Living A recent study by researchers at NYU School of Medicine and the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research (CDUHR) at NYU College of Global Public Health finds that one in 10 older adults binge drinks. Having a few drinks once in a while can be relatively harmless.
Walkers can help older adults and those with disabilities remain independent and safe by providing stability and assurance. If not used properly, though, walkers and other assistive walking devices (also called durable medical equipment/DME) can cause the accidents they were meant to prevent.