October 1 marks the International Day of Older Persons. It’s the day that people worldwide join together to appreciate and celebrate seniors. According to the UN, an older person is anyone aged 60 and above. This day is observed annually to recognize and appreciate seniors’ contributions to society and address issues affecting their lives. If…
September is National Preparedness Month. Observed each year, National Preparedness Month raises awareness about disaster and emergency preparation. This year’s theme is: “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” Disasters and emergencies come in many forms: hurricanes, power outages, floods, a bad fall, fire, tsunami, medical emergency, heart attack, and more….
September is National Preparedness Month. Observed each year, National Preparedness Month raises awareness about disaster and emergency preparation. This year’s theme is: “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” Disasters and emergencies come in many forms – hurricanes, power outages, floods, a bad fall, fire, tsunami, medical emergency, heart attack, and…
September is National Self-Care Month, and who is better deserving of self-care than those who dedicate their lives to taking care of others? Caregiving shows true love, devotion, and selflessness. Caregivers often lose sight of their own well-being. But, caring for yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver….
September is National Preparedness Month. Observed each year, National Preparedness Month raises awareness about disaster and emergency preparation. This year’s theme is: “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” Disasters and emergencies come in many forms – hurricanes, power outages, floods, a bad fall, fire, tsunami, medical emergency, heart attack, and…
As our loved ones get older, sometimes there can be a struggle for independence in the home. Here at Reflections Management and Care, we know that maintaining independence as we age is important to many seniors who want to stay in their home as long as possible. It’s comforting for many people to be able…
Eye health is increasingly important as we age. Maintaining our eye health and regularly visiting the doctor for check-ups pertaining to vision and other illnesses can add years onto our lives. Medical professionals suggest that seniors over 65 years of age should get their eyes checked annually. This is to detect common eye illnesses and…
We’ll let you in on a little secret: The best medicine for aging well is laughter! Keeping stress low is extremely important and often underrated for keeping the mind and body healthy as you age. Did you know that medical professionals estimate that 90% of illness and disease is stress-related? Spending time with family and…
It’s MedicAlert Awareness Month, and at Reflections Management and Care, we care about your elderly loved one like we care about our own family! We’re here to provide resources and information about options for various methods of safe-keeping. We tailor and customize your senior healthcare to suit exactly what your loved one and your family…
Do you have an elderly parent that you care deeply about that needs some extra care when it comes to aging well with healthy vision? Staying on top of healthy vision is imperative for senior patients, as vision can change quickly at this age. Loss of vision among the elderly is a serious health issue…
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