Category Archives: vaccines

Dealing with Delta

Aging Life Care Professionals, Anne Sansevero, COVID-19, Guest Writer, mask-wearing, vaccines

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is spreading with alarming speed among the unvaccinated. As a protection to yourself, and your community,  unvaccinated individuals should get the shot as soon as possible. Immunity can take up to 6 weeks to develop, and we must all do our part in stopping the spread of this virus. In … Continue reading Dealing with Delta →

Is it time for the homecare industry to mandate vaccinations?

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Well, Caregiving, COVID-19, Guest Writer, Health, Jangir Sultan, mask-wearing, Uncategorized, vaccines

I recently had a simple request from an elderly patient’s wife after her husband had a short stay in a rehabilitation facility. “I want the home health aide that comes to my house to be vaccinated,” she requested. Prior to my patient’s discharge from the sub-acute facility, the social worker sending out the referrals to the … Continue reading Is it time for the homecare industry to mandate vaccinations? →

Overcoming Technology Hurdles to Sign up for the COVID-19 Vaccine

Aging Parents, Aging Well, Candoo Tech, Caregiving, COVID-19, Guest Writer, Technology, vaccines

While the COVID-19 vaccine has been available for several months – there are still many adults who have yet to receive their first dose. Aging Life Care Association Corporate Partner CandooTech offers technology solutions for seniors and their families, and has some initial tips to aid those still looking at, or beginning to consider vaccination. … Continue reading Overcoming Technology Hurdles to Sign up for the COVID-19 Vaccine →