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Social Isolation of Elderly and COVID : The Dilemmas

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”

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Caregiving during COVID19

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”

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Substance Abuse 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”

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Stress Reduction Tips for Seniors

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”

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Planning your Retirement Years and Where to Seek Help?

Planning your Retirement Years and Where to Seek Help?

After decades of working, do you finally see retirement on the horizon? These are the golden years of your life when you can live the way you desire. There are no responsibilities, no pressure of pacing up every morning and accomplishing all chores before you reach the office. These are the free years, which can become merrier if you do some planning and preparation. When you bid adieu to the office, the monthly pay-check also stops. However, is retirement only about financial planning? Well, there is more to it. Of course, finances are an integral part of it, but your health and emotions are also vital. Continue reading “Planning your Retirement Years and Where to Seek Help?”

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Insights from memory screening camps conducted for seniors 55 and above

PHOTO-2019-04-19-13-36-57As part of the dementia awareness drive by Samvedna Senior Care Foundation, seven free memory screening camps were conducted across Delhi NCR and Gurgaon in the month of March-April 2019. Areas covered included RWAs/SCAs of Safdarjung Enclave, Sukhdev Vihar, Laxmi Nagar, and Samvedna senior centres in Gurgaon and Anand Niketan, Delhi. More than 100+ people were screened for memory impairments and related concerns.

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6 risk factors and 4 tips for prevention of dementia

Dementia is a group of neurological and progressive symptoms which is generally seen in older people. The symptoms worsen over time and gradually the person’s capacity to take care of himself or herself on their own starts to decrease.  A risk factor can be anything that increases the likelihood of developing a particular condition.

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8 tips for older adults to improve sleep

Old man sleeping“O sleep, O gentle sleep, Nature’s soft nurse, how have I frightened thee. That thou no more will weigh my eyelids down, and steep my senses in forgetfulness?” – William Shakespeare

Sleep really is nature’s soft nurse. We now understand that it is an important function of the body and not a passive state of nothingness. It is during our restful hours of sleep that our body actively restores itself. Sleep is especially important for elderly as it also helps improve your levels of concentration and memory. Sleep also allows the repair of cell damage and positively refreshes your immune system to help prevent diseases. Therefore sleep is essential for our overall health and wellbeing. Continue reading “8 tips for older adults to improve sleep”

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5 dos and dont’s for helping an elderly with depression

dementia care 2Depression is a mood disorder that affects our emotional and mental functioning. While sadness is a major symptom of depression, many elderly with depression claim to not feel sad. Moreover, many assume that feeling low is a part of ageing and many are reluctant to talk about it. These are some reasons for why depression in the elderly is so often overlooked.

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