According to the CDC, the risk of being injured in a vehicle accident increases as we age. So, it is important to know when to give up the keys and allow someone else to do the driving. About 600,000 seniors a year choose to do so. Fortunately, for seniors enrolled with WelbeHealth, transportation services for seniors is taken care of. The all-inclusive services benefit program participants and their caregivers.
What is PACE, and how can it help me stay well and independent?
Families choose to keep their aging loved ones at home for various reasons. When we asked the adult children of our Welbe Participants, the most common reasons they give are the desire to care for mom the way she had cared for them and supporting their parent’s wishes.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the PACE (Program of All inclusive Care for the Elderly) model of care stood out not only in terms of safety and cost, but importantly, in terms of quality of life. Loretta McNamara, a WelbeHealth participant, tells her story of how PACE shined a light in her life during COVID in a recent interview with the Sacramento Bee.
August is National Vision Exam Month. Healthy vision is important for people of all ages and is key for seniors to be able to live more independent lives in their homes and communities. Here are some tips from the CDC on how to keep your eyes healthy.
We are getting well into the summer months which means, hotter temperatures. We’ve already seen a couple of heat waves come through California summer is officially only a few weeks old! In addition to the heat, power outages can occur during these high-temperature periods.
June 26th is Take Your Dog to Work Day! Per the CDC, there are many health benefits of owning a dog or pet, including helping seniors live more independent lives in their homes and communities. They can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets can help manage loneliness and depression by giving us companionship. Most households in the United States have at least one pet.
Safety is key for seniors to live more independent lives in their homes and communities. To help seniors stay safe during periods of high heat, here’s an article by the CDC regarding heat and older adults.
With the summer season in full swing, its important your air conditioner is in top form. This is doubly important for the seniors that we serve, as summer typically bring with it increased cases of heatstroke. Have your HVAC inspected and tuned by a certified technician.