By Guest Blogger Aniya Paige Harsh but necessary physical distancing measures have made it harder for people to stay connected with one another. And while these restrictions are affecting everyone, especially at risk of isolation are the older adults who live in retirement homes or far away from their families. With that in mind, the…
It may seem difficult to figure out how to support older adults and those who are caring for them in assisted living facilities during this challenging time of quarantine. Some possible ideas are listed below. To support healthcare workers and other essential workers, local businesses and loved ones: Donate snacks that can be wiped down…
Estimates show that 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and almost two-thirds of those are women. One in 10 individuals over the age of 65 have the disease and, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, every 65 seconds someone develops this health condition. Few of us are untouched by this brain health epidemic, yet we…
We recently had the opportunity to attend Tivity Health’s Connectivity Summit on Rural Aging, where we were truly inspired by the powerful words of Congressman Joe Kennedy. Through his insightful words, Congressman Kennedy aimed to focus on solutions that would reverse social isolation amongst our older population, noting his deep ties to this movement for…
Our expansion this year into being involved with the well being and care of older citizens is something we are grateful for at the Flawless Foundation. In our previous blogs, we have featured one of our favorite leaders in this field, Paula Resnick, Founder of The Meeting House and this feel-good story about her work…
