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Most of us understand “New Year’s resolutions” as a set of goals and changes committed to at the start of January and abandoned (comically) before month’s end. But thanks to COVID-19 (again) making our traditions and holidays look different, the ritual of making New Year’s resolutions requires a fresh approach. As Covid continues to alter how we live and interact, traditional resolutions like “go to the gym” or “travel more” are unrealistic. Of greater benefit to our overall well-being as we enter the New Year is to make resolutions that are focused on mental and emotional health. In fact, experts say this is priority. As the pandemic continues, many seniors are experiencing more anxiety, anger, sadness, loss, fright, and other heightened emotions. A recent poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that nearly half of all American adults believe the pandemic is harming their mental health, with older adults being at higher risk. According to AARP , “To boost your overall outlook...

As the elderly grow old, living independently and managing all chores becomes difficult for them. The tasks that they could have accomplished rather easily become burdensome for them in their old age. In such situations, senior citizen home care services can aid the elderly or sick with the help they need in managing their daily routine and live healthy lives. Samvedna Care’s elder care and home care services can aid the elderly with handling all the errands and chores, maintaining their home, and so much more! The eldercare and home care services from Samvedna Care also extend to skilled medical care in the form of physiotherapists, nursing assistants and nurses. Dedicated senior citizen home care services those suffering from Dementia Samvedna Care’s seniors home care services provide person-centred care for the elderly suffering from various stages of Dementia. With more than seven years of experience providing psychosocial support for individuals suffering from different ty...

Amada Senior Care is built upon six core values: 1) Compassionate and Charitable, 2) Competitively driven to be the best, 3) Urgency in all things, 4) Entrepreneurial farmer mentality, 5) Confidently humble, and 6) Grateful. What this means is that Amada partners with, hires, and promotes those who demonstrate these traits. What this year – a year like no other – has taught us is that we have the order wrong. First on the list – and in our hearts – is Grateful. As an organization, from each franchise office led by independent owners around the country to every employee supporting them at the corporate level – we are incredibly grateful . We are grateful to be able to serve clients, their families and others during this time and be counted on as an essential resource. We are grateful to all of our partners in the healthcare industry who trust us to help them support their senior clients in achieving the best outcomes in their continuum of care. We are beyond grateful for our team o...

Ageing is only natural, and usually, it presents itself with a host of challenges for the seniors and their families. While it is true that many older adults look forward to moving from their middle age into their later years, it ends up being more difficult to adjust than expected. Most adults experience health issues and stress as they grow older, and the support of a therapist or any other mental health professional helps ease the transition. Especially counselling for anxiety in elderly is very common with ageing. Understanding ageing and how counselling helps the elderly maintain good health? While some approach their “Golden Years” eagerly, anticipating their retirement, playing and spending quality time with their grandchildren, or simply starting a new phase of life, others dread the physical and mental effects ageing has on them. Moreover, transitioning to retirement, dealing with new frailty/medical conditions, or finding enjoyable, meaningful activities as they experien...

It’s known as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many seniors, the holiday season brings sadness and depression. Seniors can experience this as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) for physical reasons, such as shorter days, colder weather and physical impairments. Emotional reasons like underlying depression, loneliness and missing deceased loved ones also can trigger seasonal depression. Yale Medicine psychiatrists are reporting that SAD, also known as “winter blues” or “holiday blues” is hitting harder this year with the lengthy pandemic derailing social activities and traditions and sparking uncertainty. Seasonal Affective Disorder is considered by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as a “specifier for a recurrent major depressive disorder … that occurs only during a specific time of year and fully remits thereafter.” Even those with normal mental health can experience this seasonal depression during certain times of the year. It is now a widely r...

By Meenakshi Chopra, Clinical Psychologist “We must accept finite disappointment, But never lose infinite hope” — Martin Luther King, Jr. 2020 has been a year of many ups and downs. With the worldwide pandemic situation going on, we’ve been burdened by frustration and a sense of uncertainty. The impact is visible on all age groups across the world be it adults or children. These unprecedented circumstances make one wonder “When would it end?”. No one seems to know the answer to this question. We can only make assumptions about how things might be in the coming future. Many of us are hopefully waiting for this nightmare to be over. But what about those few who seem to have lost hope and given up? What is it that a person can do to instil hope in herself/ himself? Let’s understand a few ways in which one can learn to stay hopeful and content even during adverse circumstances. STEP 1: Learn to identify unhelpful thoughts All of us experience “negative” thoughts at some point i...

The ongoing pandemic has prompted many family caregivers to rethink how to celebrate this holiday season . Canceling large gatherings and taking other steps to minimize risks of exposure to COVID-19 are priority. The pandemic also complicates matters for adult children who live far away from their elderly parents. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving , around 15 percent of family caregivers live more than an hour away from their care recipient. This group of approximately 5 million caregivers face the added challenge of assessing the well-being of their loved ones, as the holidays often are the only time of the year that they get to spend quality time with mom or dad. For long-distance family caregivers, holiday visits are a good time to assess what assistance parents or other elderly loved ones might need. The holidays also provide an opportunity to have those “must-have” conversations with elderly loved ones and other family members about care options and planning for t...

The needs of the elderly are complex, and it is no surprise that they need special attention. So, how does one ensure holistic care for them? The best way of ensuring their best health is to seek help from a multidisciplinary team designed for elderly care , like the teams at Samvedna Care. What constitutes Holistic Care for the elderly? As most commonly observed, the elderly and their complex needs require an array of professionals to formulate and execute comprehensive care plans. Care managers at Samvedna Care employ a variety of methods that help cater to all the needs of the elderly. Holistic care for elders constitutes: Health Care Samvedna Care has a variety of health care packages on offer that integrate a multidisciplinary approach to manage the health care need of senior citizens. The team of experts includes Doctors, Nurses and Care Managers who help track the health and wellbeing needs of seniors. Samvedna Care’s health care encapsulates the following: Availabi...

Let’s face it – the beloved seniors in our lives likely have lots of stuff, like a lot of stuff. Think about it: they’ve had years and years to accumulate trinkets, decorations and knickknacks. So instead of another tchotchke, what our Golden Girls and Golden Guys might really need and would greatly appreciate are items that will make their lives easier, safer, healthier and more enjoyable. Here at Amada Senior Care, our goal each and every day is to help enrich lives, so creating a gift-giving guide with this in mind is right in our wheelhouse. For your consideration, here are 10 gift ideas aimed at supporting physical, mental health and emotional health along with promoting peace of mind. Keep these suggestions in mind for giving a gift to a senior on another occasion such as a birthday or anniversary – or even just because.   Motion-sensing LED Stick Anywhere Light Battery-powered and wire-free, the LED Stick Anywhere Light by Mr. Beams instantly makes dark hallways and st...