by Lisa Krauss | Apr 15, 2021 | Aging Life Care, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health and Safety, Self Improvement
The long months of winter, social distancing, and closures due to the pandemic have taken a toll on many people’s mental health, including older adults. As spring starts and vaccinations are more available recommended restrictions are easing. It is a good time...
by Lisa Krauss | Mar 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
The foods you eat can directly affect your energy level, your mood, and your physical health in general. In fact, some studies show a link between poor nutrition and decreased mental health. For example, high intake of refined sugar and processed foods, and low intake...
by Lisa Krauss | Feb 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
As a full-time employee, the mom of 3 school-age children, and a caregiver for her aging mother, Ruth was one of the millions of ‘sandwich generation’ Americans. Life for middle-age adults in the sandwich generation is often a challenging juggling act....
by Lisa Krauss | Jan 15, 2021 | COVID-19, Self Improvement
The start of a New Year is a time that many people take stock of how to improve their mental and physical health. This past year was tough for many due to the pandemic, and most of the seniors I work with felt the impact of less social contact with their friends and...
by Lisa Krauss | Dec 3, 2020 | Aging Life Care, Health and Safety
Technology gives people choices they never had before, including the ability to age in place safely at home. Today, a wide range of technological devices for seniors offer everything from wireless sensors that detect falls to talking clocks that remind people to take...