If you’re going to be with family on Thanksgiving, we’d like to suggest a conversation topic: family health history. Did you know that Thanksgiving is also National Family Health History Day? It was planned that way (by the U.S. Surgeon General in 2004) because so many nuclear and extended families come together on this holiday—and Read More
Many of our clients live in San Diego and have adult children who live far away. These distant family members want to know what they can do from a distance to support their parents’ safety and independence. Here are a few of our top tips. Windward’s Aging Life Care Managers® can help you through this Read More
The months of November and December can be stressful, what with holiday prep, shopping, and gatherings. But January can also be a stressful month. Many people experience a post-holiday “let down” once everything has quieted down and the long, dark days of January stretch ahead. There may be loneliness, and of course frustration with the Read More
The holidays can be a very busy time, with shopping, planning, visits, cooking, and parties. The bustle is part of what we do to celebrate and spend time with loved ones, but it also can bring stress. For people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, the holidays can be especially stressful and even disorienting. As Read More
At Windward Life Care, we provide services for people living with a diverse range of physical and cognitive abilities. That includes working with people who are neurodivergent and helping them age well. Neurodiversity is a term that acknowledges the wide range of differences in the way people’s brains develop and how they, learn, think, and Read More
Should you get a pet for your aging parents? People of all ages need connection and companionship. But the COVID-19 pandemic is making it harder for families to spend time together in-person. One option is to introduce a new pet, helping to bring life and love into the senior’s home. Here are five benefits seniors Read More
People are spending more time at home to minimize exposure to COVID-19, but staying home doesn’t have to mean living in isolation and boredom. A sense of belonging and connection is essential for people of all ages, including older adults. Right now is a great time to share these activities for seniors with your family, Read More
It’s recommended that older adults and people with chronic health conditions stay home right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many at-risk individuals feeling isolated and vulnerable. More than ever, technology is essential for maintaining connection with friends and family since we can’t meet in person. The current circumstances are creating the perfect opportunity Read More
The coronavirus pandemic is at the top of mind for everyone – especially for people with the highest risk of complications: those who have preexisting conditions or are over the age of 60. Just because everyone is staying home to avoid exposure to this virus doesn’t mean that healthcare access is limited. Telemedicine is the Read More
The following article is reposted from https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/benefits-of-mindfulness.htm. It’s a busy world. You fold the laundry while keeping one eye on the kids and another on the television. You plan your day while listening to the radio and commuting to work, and then plan your weekend. But in the rush to accomplish necessary tasks, you may Read More