Tips for Caregivers on Balancing Work, Caregiving, and a Personal Life
by: Claire Wentz
There are many things to balance when you’re a caregiver: work, caregiving, and your personal life. It's tough to ensure that all aspects of life receive the attention they deserve and that your needs are met.
That’s why Northeast Adult Day Care offers the following tips to make life a little easier.
How to Honor Veterans and Soldiers this Memorial Day
by: Melanie Farley
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and for many of us, a time to celebrate with backyard barbecues, boating, or even shopping for Memorial Day sales. Spending quality time with family and friends is a meaningful way to celebrate, but it’s important to honor our fallen soldiers and veterans as well.
Memorial Day offers us an important reminder that freedom comes at a cost. Read on for 3 ways to get back to the true meaning of Memorial Day.
April Is National Volunteer Month: 3 Ways to Get Involved
by: Melanie Farley
In the United States, April is National Volunteer Month, a month dedicated to recognizing the compassionate work of volunteers all over the country, and an opportunity to share resources about volunteer opportunities in our communities.
Everyone can benefit from volunteering to support others, so I’ve compiled some of the best opportunities to volunteer in the senior communities in our region.
An Interview with Vlada Rubarkh to Celebrate Women's History Month
interviewed by: Melanie Farley
With International Women’s Day on March 8th and the whole month of March being dedicated to Women’s History, it is a great time celebrate the accomplishments of women. So, we decided to start in our own backyard, by interviewing our founder, Vlada Rubarkh, who has been a community and business leader for more than 20 years.
Read on to learn more about how Vlada got started in her career, her most important female role model, and to hear her advice for young women who want to be leaders.
Tips to Combat Senior Loneliness this Valentine's Day
by: Melanie Farley
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner it’s safe to say that love is in the air! At Northeast Adult Day Care, we have clients who have been married 60+ years, and we are honored to witness their love and commitment, but Cupid’s holiday can also conjure sad memories for seniors celebrating alone.
For seniors who have recently lost a partner, or who have been single for a long time, Valentine’s Day can be an especially lonely and isolating holiday, but it doesn’t have to be. Read on for our tips to combat senior loneliness this Valentine’s Day.
Immunity Boosting Tips for Seniors (and Everyone) this Winter
by: Melanie Farley
As the weather drops into freezing temperatures, more and more people start to get sick, and the ongoing challenges of the COVID19 pandemic only exacerbate the issue. Seniors are especially at risk for severe illness during the winter months since our immune systems weaken with age.
That’s why it’s especially important for seniors to be prepared for cold and flu season. Let’s explore some tips to make the winter season happier and healthier!
Simple New Year's Eve Party Ideas Seniors Will Love
by: Melanie Farley
The new year brings us a time to reflect on our past and celebrate the possibilities of the future. It seems to sneak up on us amidst all the other holidays: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and more, so we may leave plans for new year’s celebrations on the back burner.
Those caring for older loved ones might also be stumped about how to plan a New Year’s Eve party that includes your senior loved one. Even though your senior has experienced many New Year’s Eve celebrations, there’s no reason you can’t have a party that the whole family can enjoy!
Read on for 3 New Year’s Eve Party Ideas Seniors Will Love!
A Message of Gratitude from Our Founders
by: Vlada Rubarkh & Anna Ufberg
When times are challenging, it can be difficult to find space in your heart for gratitude, but it is during tough times that giving thanks is even more powerful and necessary. 2020 gave us COVID19 lockdowns and all the worry and stress that came with navigating such a serious public health crisis.
Then 2021 brought its own challenges as we re-opened our doors and witnessed the cognitive and physical decline that our clients experienced while they were away. Still, we never lost faith in our community of clients, staff, caregivers, and friends. Read on for our message of gratitude.
Aquatic Therapy for Seniors: 3 Major Benefits
by: Melanie Farley
Eating a healthy diet, socializing, and exercising regularly are three pillars for staying healthy in mind, body, and soul. Unfortunately, as we age, it becomes difficult to maintain all three. And, while you might be able to find social activities and access nutritious food, what can you do if exercising is painful due to arthritis or other physical ailments? Well, the answer could be aquatic therapy.
One study found that aquatic exercise has similar cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits for older people as land-based exercise. Aquatic exercise in a warm, shallow pool is also safer for seniors because it reduces the risk of a deadly fall, something that happens to one third of elderly folks in the U.S. at least once a year. So, what are some of the benefits of aquatic therapy, and it is right for you or your loved one? Read on for 3 benefits of aquatic therapy.
Why Seniors Should Lift Weights
by: Melanie Farley
When you think of strength training, you might have an image of a huge, muscle-clad man like Arnold Schwarzenegger, but elderly people can benefit from lifting weights, too. In fact, adding resistance training into a senior’s daily routine can have a myriad of benefits for the body and mind.
By the age of 70, the average adult has lost about 25 percent of their muscle mass, mostly due to inactivity. Any exercise can reverse muscle loss and build strength, but weightlifting, strength training, and resistance training are best. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the benefits of strength training for older adults, and we’ll go over a few simple exercises that your senior can start right away!