The coronavirus pandemic is changing the rules of socialization and personal interactions. Many people who used to work in close cooperation with co-workers and managers in an office have discovered that remote working arrangements enable them to safely fulfill the same tasks from home. In the long term, we can expect the business environment to be changed as a result. Professionals now have … [Read more...] about Why COVID Makes You More Vulnerable to Money Problems
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Coronavirus is More Deadly for Seniors: Why is That
Photo by Retha Ferguson from Pexels You may have noticed that many of the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are older adults. They may be especially vulnerable to the virus. But why, exactly? Statistics on COVID-19 and the Elderly Seniors are at a higher risk of serious illness and even death from the novel coronavirus. COVID-19 death rates indicate that about 13 percent of patients are ages … [Read more...] about Coronavirus is More Deadly for Seniors: Why is That
3 Ways to Make 2020 Your GREENEST Year Yet
Despite our rocky footing, the world has already made significant strides toward becoming eco-friendlier—and we’re not even half-way through 2020. The coronavirus has crippled countries, families, and economies, but one silver lining is that it has led to the lowest carbon emissions we’ve seen in years. India’s polluted cities can now see clear, blue skies; the beaches, closed for public … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Make 2020 Your GREENEST Year Yet
How Self-Isolation Affects Your Mind
Self-isolation has blown off all your plans for the year – at least until we know it’s safe to go out again. As a result, it’s not unexpected to experience frustration, anxiety, and a sense of sadness. If you are prone to depressive moods, being isolated at home can also reinforce these issues. Therefore, you know that now’s the time to look after yourself. Everyone is adapting to the new … [Read more...] about How Self-Isolation Affects Your Mind
Taking Care of Your Mental Health While Staying At Home
It’s thought that right now, around half of the world is operating in some form of lockdown. Some of us are being asked to stay at home completely, perhaps because we’ve experienced symptoms of COVID-19, or because we are in an at-risk group, and so more likely to become ill if we do contract the virus. The rest of us are being asked to spend as much time at home as possible, only going out for … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Your Mental Health While Staying At Home
3 Tips for Staying in Touch with Senior Citizens During Mandatory Social Isolation
Social isolation is always a concern when it comes to senior citizens, but during a time of health crisis, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, mandatory social isolation adds additional problems. While catching the virus can be harmful to an older adult’s physical health, social isolation and quarantine for those who need in-home senior care can be harmful to a senior’s mental … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Staying in Touch with Senior Citizens During Mandatory Social Isolation
