Washington Governor, Jay lnslee, issued new rules to protect older adults in nursing homes and living facilities. On March 10, 2020, Governor Inslee declared a state of emergency earlier this month because of COVID-19. (These rules remain in effect until midnight on April 9, 2020.) Gov. Jay lnslee announced new rules today around nursing homes and assisted […]
Covid-19 Procedures being implemented by AFH Management for our facilities: Working with guidelines provided by: NCAL (National Center for Assisted Living) and AHCA (American Health Care Association): This notice outlines some additional steps AFH Management istaking to protect our residents, their families, as well as our staff and their families. Since COVID-19 is spread from
The subject of boosting your immune system is on everyone’s minds these days. The chances of you catching a cold or the flu increase as your body experiences a roller coaster of temperatures. Your immune system may be weaker after the winter. Your immune system is the most important part of your body when it
A caregiver is described as someone who provides help and assistance to an individual in need, such as an aging relative, an ill partner, or disabled person. People who often fall in the description as “caregiver” do not recognize their role as that. With caregiving, comes a shift in roles and emotions. Feelings of anger,
Grief is an experience we all have at some point of our lives. However, how do you grieve if you lose a parent and have a surviving parent who needs comfort? Every person processes grief differently. Losing a spouse is not the same thing as losing a parent. You can empathize with your surviving parent,
Aging doesn’t mean that you have to stop living. It is common knowledge that as we get older, our bodies change. Researchers say it takes about 21 days to break a habit. Healthy habits require setting goals and determination. Remind yourself that your well-being is important. Making small changes to your health can have a
Going home for the holiday season can be overwhelming when you have a senior parent. You may worry about how they are managing life on their own. Regular daily tasks can get to be too much as one ages and lives independently. When you don’t live close to a parent who is aging, it can
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As the holiday season is upon us, many seniors turn to online shopping to complete their shopping list. By shopping on the internet, seniors can save money and time right from the convenience of their home. Online shopping can allow seniors to be more independent by helping them shop at their leisure. This form of
Every holiday season, seniors suffering with dementia and Alzheimer’s want to be involved in the festivities of the holidays. It is a busy time of year involving an intense schedule of activities and all of the overwhelming stress it can bring. There are often changes in their familiar routine, conversing with family members, and the
The summer season has officially arrived, making it a great opportunity to spend some time in the beautiful outdoors. For those in their senior years, you are most likely looking to enjoy the warmer weather a little differently that you used to. Read on for ten summer ideas for seniors or friends and relatives of
