Covid-19

Using Telemedicine to Treat Seniors’ Mental Health

The pandemic is causing people to feel more stressed, grief, anxiety, and worry. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these are very natural responses to this difficult situation. While there are ways to manage…

Covid-19 testing options

Over the past month, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the United States have hit a record high. To stay safe during this time it is essential to know the symptoms of COVID-19, follow CDC recommendations, and to get tested if you are symptomatic…

Caregiver Self-Care Must-do’s during the holiday season in the time of Covid-19

Caregiving is stressful. Caregiving during the holiday season is even more stressful. Now throw a global pandemic into the mix, and caregivers will undoubtedly face new levels of stress never previously experienced.  November is National…

How to get together safely during the holidays

The holidays are quickly approaching. There is no question that Covid 19 will test our patience, bring fears to the surface, and increase what is already a stressful experience for many. The key to success is how we plan so it is successful…

Aging in a COVID-19 World

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on our society, and its effects ripple through all areas of life. We know that COVID-19 has caused many issues for older adults, a group that is at particularly high risk. However, we also know that there…

COVID-19 Updates: Deciding to Go Out?

As communities and businesses continue to reopen nationwide, many older adults are wondering how best to approach this “new normal.” In this post, we will share some thoughts about what to consider when venturing back out into society and…

Care in Crisis

Over the past three years, I have written extensively on the criticality of being informed and prepared and at no time has the need for this been more apparent than now. Many have contacted me asking, “What do I do now?” “Is it too late…

COVID-19: What Older Adults Need to Know

The situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly. As we come together as a society to try to stop the spread, we at Assured Allies want to do what we can to help ensure the health and safety of the public, especially…