Often long term care insurance companies determine home care coverage for policy holders based on the six ADLs needed. ADLs is an acronym which stands for activities of daily living. Two out of the six ADLs Six ADLs are used to measure your physical abilities to determine if you qualify for benefits. The law requires tax-qualified policies to pay or… Continue Reading What are ADLs?
Long-term care (LTC) insurance is the assistance or supervision someone may need when they are unable to do some of the basic activities of daily living (ADLs) independently. Most conditions impacting people with long-term care needs are chronic such as: high blood pressure Alzheimer’s disease and dementia depression arthritis diabetes heart disease But chronic disease is not exclusively reserved for… Continue Reading How Does Long-Term Care Insurance Work?
Beating the January blues is not difficult to do. January is often prime time for Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, a mood disorder that occurs when the seasons change. SAD usually starts in the fall and winter and continues until spring and summer hit again. Researchers have yet to show the crucial link of how diminished daylight leads to a… Continue Reading Beating the January Blues
When everyone around you is sporting a drippy nose or running a fever, how do you protect yourself against colds and flus? Sneezing, coughing, blowing of noses…the familiar sounds of winter. The flu is running even more rampant than usual this year it seems like, especially in light of covid. Here are some tips Wash Your Hands After you shake… Continue Reading Protecting Yourself Against Colds and Flus
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, we approach the colder and darker days of December which often challenges many to stay physically active during winter. December also brings us the holidays of Christmas and New Year’s right around the corner! With all these festive days approaching, time spent with family and friends increases and that means ideas for activities are necessary.… Continue Reading Staying Physically Active During Winter
Thanksgiving 2023 is right around the corner and people are hustling to prepare for food and fun thanksgiving activity ideas already!
Helps Participants Relax Music therapists use songs with distinctive themes, lyrics, instruments, and rhythms to help participants relax. It slows down the heart rate. Music also lowers the level of the stress hormone cortisol. This same effect causes people with anxiety to feel calmer and physically more capable of relaxing. Music is a powerful healing tool. By reducing stress and… Continue Reading Music Helps Participants Relax for Better Mental Health
September 15 marks the start of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. As such, Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) recognizes and celebrates the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of… Continue Reading Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
My caregiving journey started when my mother started showing symptoms of dementia. It didn’t dawn on me that aging in their 80s would involve fears of dying, weaknesses, and physical pains that would limit them and and affect their mental health. Caring for my mother challenged my emotions, mental health, and even physical health as it affected my sleep eventually.… Continue Reading A Caregiver’s Journey
The benefits of having a routine can help reduce stress, which can lead to better mental health, more time to relax and less anxiety. Routines create structure and can promote mental, physical and emotional health. The absence of a routine can often lead to stress and feelings of unmanageability. A routine can help establish the most important things, limit your… Continue Reading The Benefits of Having a Routine