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
Everyone’s routines are changing unexpectedly, which means a lot of uncertainty and also a lot of opportunity to do things differently–or to do different things–than we typically would. Many entities are going live and/or online to reach people in the comfort and safety of their own homes. We recommend staying healthy and staying home if Read More
With the holiday season underway, it can be a challenge to come up with creative and meaningful gifts for our loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to choose a meaningful gift for an elderly family member. Our team has put together a gift-giving guide to help with your holiday shopping. Considering the Read More
The great majority of older adults have a strong desire to live in their own homes and communities; but many adaptations need to be made in our homes to accommodate this. Technology is one piece that empowers older adults to live in their homes with dignity. Technology has been challenging for many mature adults to Read More
Windward’s Aging Life Care Managers help clients to make positive life changes that result in better health and quality of life. Here is one example of a client, “Bill,” whom Care Manager Heather Arsenault has had the honor to work with for the past year and a half. Bill was referred to Windward Life Care® Read More
Windward Life Care is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor for the Annual Healthy Aging Conference presented by the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center. The event will take place at the beautiful Fairbanks Ranch Country Club on April 27. You can find the details here on the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center website. Read More
Celebrating the Holidays with Dementia by Lisa Mayfield, MA, LMHC, GMHS, CMC, Principal, Fellow Certified Care Manager The holidays can often be a time filled with high expectations, requiring lots of energy and engagement in non-stop activities. For the individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, it can be challenging and a Read More
Maintaining a strong sense of community is important at all stages of life, especially during retirement. But, many people find that they feel disconnected when they have an empty nest at home, and they are no longer interacting with peers in the workplace. If you are retired and looking for ways to connect with your Read More