by Immaculate Blog | May 11, 2021 | Blog
The National Nurses Week this year honors nurses as Frontline Warriors. After the events of 2020, most of us now appreciate the role nurses play in hospitals, at home or assisted living facilities. The support they offered us during the pandemic not only reinforced...
by Immaculate Blog | May 8, 2021 | Blog
Last year was a non-traditional Mother’s Day due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, particularly, physical distancing. Mother’s Day Activities for Seniors were limited to zoom calls, mailing gifts and using virtual technology to express love and support for our...
by Immaculate Blog | Apr 28, 2021 | Blog
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to us the importance of vaccinations. Globally, the effects of the pandemic called for scientists to develop a stable vaccine that would be used to reduce the rate of infections and fatalities from the virus. It has been a successful...
by Immaculate Blog | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog
The issue of substance abuse in older adults continues to affect our society. Elderly adults have been found to abuse alcohol more frequently than any other drug. According to SAMHSA, between 2007 and 2014, nearly 16.2M adults aged 65 or older consumed alcohol, with...
by Immaculate Blog | Apr 16, 2021 | Blog
Dementia affects a patient’s sleep pattern and this can be a source of stress for caregivers. A disruption in the patient’s sleep means that the caregiver might probably not get enough sleep. Dementia patients experience sundowning which makes them feel anxious,...
by Immaculate Blog | Apr 14, 2021 | Blog
Exercise is a significant part of a healthy lifestyle for seniors. However, the risks associated with exercise for seniors are greater. Body changes, muscle mass and body density decline make you less coordinated and balanced. Such changes could put you at risk of...
