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 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 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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On March 2nd, 2020 by SkylockSolutions
Our bodies are made of approximately 50% water. It is a well-known fact that in order to keep our bodies functioning properly, we need to constantly be replenishing that supply. On average, we lose about 2-3 quarts of water a day. This can vary depending on the time of the year, your activity level, and […]
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On February 24th, 2020 by SkylockSolutions
We are currently in the depths of winter. For some, that might be more noticeable than for others. The days are getting longer, the sun is coming out more, the temperature is starting to be above the 30s at least a couple times a week. It’s all so exciting! New life and springtime are just […]
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