On May 18th, 2020 by SkylockSolutions
The News Can Be Frightening The news is full of stories and statistics about the devastation of Covid-19 for our seniors in retirement facilities. The pandemic began in the US at a retirement facility. In New Jersey, over half the deaths are in those facilities. The News Presents a Distorted Picture If […]
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On May 14th, 2020 by SkylockSolutions
What Is Chi Gong? ‘Chi’ is the vital force, the life force that is transmitted by the breath. “Gong’ can be translated as exercise. So chi gong provides exercises that maximize the benefits of healthy breathing. The great news for seniors is that there are literally hundreds of simple exercises that maximize the benefits of […]
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On May 6th, 2020 by SkylockSolutions
Benefits of Playing Regular Solitaire Mental Health How would you define good mental health in old age? ‘Remembering where I left the car keys.’ ‘Knowing the names of all my grandchildren and great grandchildren.’ ‘Remembering to dress in the morning.’ ‘Following a good joke.’ ‘Enjoying more moments than not.’ ‘Getting and receiving ten […]
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On April 27th, 2020 by SkylockSolutions
What Is Chi Gong? ‘Chi’ is the vital force, the life force that is transmitted by the breath. “Gong’ can be translated as exercise. So chi gong provides exercises that maximize the benefits of healthy breathing. The great news for seniors is that there are literally hundreds of simple exercises that maximize the benefits of […]
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On April 20th, 2020 by SkylockSolutions
Assisted Living Facilities may become an alternative as we age. It isn’t easy to find a place suitable for the needs of your family or loved one when they become unable to totally care for themselves. These facilities offer many advantages for a person who feels depressed or needs help with daily activities. Several different […]
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On April 13th, 2020 by SkylockSolutions
It’s common knowledge that we as humans tend to accumulate stuff in our living space throughout our lives. The more the years go by, the more the piles of stuff seem to grow. Although a some of these items we keep have sentimental value, a lot of the stuff we tend to hoard really are […]
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On April 3rd, 2020 by SkylockSolutions
Moving into an assisted living or a nursing home is a big change for everybody. Sometimes it can be hard to deal with that change. A lot of elderly struggle with feeling like they no longer have a purpose in life. Boredom, anxiety, and stress can all contribute to health issues. There is a lot […]
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On March 26th, 2020 by SkylockSolutions
Just because you are getting older and have moved into an assisted living home, does not mean you need to have less quality of life. There are many activities people in assisted living can participate in, that those in nursing homes might not be able to do anymore. Activities for the elderly are extremely important! […]
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On March 18th, 2020 by SkylockSolutions
Fear. That’s probably something that a lot of us are feeling right now. We are living in a world full of unknowns since the recent outbreak of the COVID-19/Coronavirus. While there is reason to be concerned, we should not let fear overtake and overwhelm us. There are many ways to be prepared and to help […]
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On March 10th, 2020 by SkylockSolutions
Let’s talk diabetes. For many, that is a big scary word that most people never want to hear from their doctor. Usually when a diagnosis like this comes, it means that there has to be some dramatic changes in our lives. Most people do not like change, especially people who have gone through many seasons […]
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