Recently, Samvedna Senior Care organized a webinar to discuss the dilemmas around COVID and social isolation of the elderly. A distinguished panel of experts along with Dr. Jayashree Dasgupta, Co-Founder, Samvedna shared their thoughts on this important topic. Although the term ‘social isolation’ has become a buzzword since the pandemic, this has in fact been a reality for many elderly, since long before. Continue reading “Social Isolation of Elderly and COVID : The Dilemmas”
Getting stuck with the same thoughts: Obsessive rumination in times of COVID19 ?
Has your head ever been filled with one single thought, or a string of thoughts, that just keep repeating… and repeating… and repeating themselves?
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5 Creative Ways to Communicate with Older Adults While Maintaining Social Distance
Are you worried about your older adults during the lockdown period? Are you wondering how they must be coping, alone? Well, your concerns are justified. With the coronavirus pandemic, life has come to a grinding halt for everyone, everywhere. While the younger generation is keeping busy with work, studies, and family life, the older parents and grandparents have little to keep themselves occupied. Even when this prolonged lockdown ends, the older adults will need to maintain social distance and stay at home. However, being alone gets boring. Isn’t it? If they sound tired, low, or depressed, then it’s time you need to introduce them to some creative ways to communicate. Maintain social distance yet stay connected and happy. Continue reading “5 Creative Ways to Communicate with Older Adults While Maintaining Social Distance”
6 best contact tracing Apps for COVID 19 in India
Smartphone apps are playing a big role in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. These apps are being used to do initial self-assessments, track infected people, issue self-quarantine guidelines, monitor quarantine conditions, provide latest communication to the citizens and ease the burden on healthcare staff. Continue reading “6 best contact tracing Apps for COVID 19 in India”
Caregiving during COVID19
Samvedna Senior Care Foundation organized an online Dementia Support Group Meeting on 2nd May, 2020. The agenda of the meeting was ‘Caregiving during COVID 19’. It was heartening to see participants logging in from different parts of the country. The objective of the meeting was to understand how caregivers were managing their loved ones and coping with caregiver stress during the lockdown and also share experiences and suggest tips and solutions for better care management during this tough time. Continue reading “Caregiving during COVID19”
Substance Abuse during COVID19
With lockdown restrictions now beginning to ease, liquor shops have got a go-ahead to open up and everyone is rushing to re-stock their supplies. One can see hoards of people thronging the shops and all social distancing norms seem to have been thrown out of the window. With social confinement, no mobility and the overwhelming situation of corona virus has many reaching out for alcohol, nicotine or other substances to seek solace and comfort. Continue reading “Substance Abuse during COVID19”
Chair Yoga Exercises for Lower Body
No matter what age we are, there is always that desire to feel our best so that we can live the life we want.
Our Gentle Chair Yoga Expert, Jyoti Nanda has been conducting Chair Yoga sessions for our audience to encourage physical fitness during the lockdown due to coronavirus. Continue reading “Chair Yoga Exercises for Lower Body”
Chair Yoga exercises for a frozen shoulder
Our Gentle Chair Yoga Expert, Jyoti Nanda has put together a demonstration of exercises for relieving pain due to a frozen shoulder.
Frozen shoulder is stiffness, pain and limited range of motion in the shoulder. The tissues around the joint stiffen, scar tissue forms and shoulder movements become difficult and painful. So mostly to avoid the pain, people stop the use of the affected joint. But this leads to ‘if you don’t use it you lose it’. So deliberate movement is necessary to gradually bring back the full range of movement. Continue reading “Chair Yoga exercises for a frozen shoulder”
Stress Reduction Tips for Seniors
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life for everyone, everywhere. The fear of getting infected, living in a lockdown state, and in isolation is increasing stress among people of all age-groups. Along with daily stressors, coronavirus is adding to the woes of people. The older adults who are vulnerable are also experiencing increased stress. Other than the age-related stress issues like health concerns, financial planning, and loss of a loved one, in present times, elderly are looking for a silver lining in the dark clouds. Continue reading “Stress Reduction Tips for Seniors”
Best practices for Senior Citizens in times of lockdown
By Archana Sharma, Founder & MD, Samvedna Senior Care
Samvedna has been working with senior citizens since 2013, our organization’s mission is to promote active ageing for all. Over the past years we have done numerous programs with elderly and have encouraged them to step out, socialize, learn new things and be healthy. The lockdown due to COVID19 has impacted us all in more ways than we could have ever imagined. Continue reading “Best practices for Senior Citizens in times of lockdown”