Millions of Older Adults Living with Sensory Loss Face a Greater Risk for Isolation
Home Instead shares resources to create more inclusive and empathetic communities
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OMAHA, Neb., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Eighty-three percent of older adults in the United States are living with at least one diminished sense, according to a survey
1 by Home Instead, Inc. From touch and balance, to vision and smell, even the slightest deficit can create major challenges for older adults, especially in a world that is not generally designed to accommodate those with sensory loss. Seniors experiencing these impairments also find themselves at a greater risk for isolation, particularly amid the current pandemic.
Home Adventures: Spring Staycation Ideas for Seniors
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Home Instead shares tips and activities for older adults staying close to home this travel season
Planning a staycation can be the perfect way to refresh and recharge without breaking the bank. Even something small like a virtual trip with family can positively affect older adults’ mental health. OMAHA, Neb. (PRWEB) April 05, 2021 While spring is usually a time for vacations and visiting family, this year’s plans may still look different, as home remains one of the safer places for older adults who have yet to receive the vaccine. Whether you’re staying close to home or thinking of ways to enjoy the warm weather, there are many ways for older adults to make the most of this season.
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New research from Home Instead shows seniors more committed to aging at home, more apprehensive about long-term care
TORONTO, March 16, 2021 /CNW/ - As we reach the one year mark of COVID-19 lockdowns, and as vaccine rollout ramps up, many are considering how life will be different post-pandemic. New research from Home Instead, Inc.
1 confirms that Canadian seniors – the demographic hardest-hit by the pandemic – are re-evaluating what s important as they age.
Approximately two-thirds (69 per cent) of Canadian seniors surveyed say the pandemic has made them more committed to staying in their homes as they get older, and 68 per cent say the pandemic has made them apprehensive about living in a long-term care home. The Coronavirus impact on the desire to age at home is even more prevalent in Canada than among U.S. seniors (69 per cent in Canada vs. 57 per cent in the U.S.), as are pandemic-induced concerns about long-term care homes (68
Omaha, Nebraska (PRWEB) March 03, 2021 Maintaining a nutritious diet is no easy task, but for many, eating well becomes even trickier as we get older. Add
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