Across the country, federal and local law enforcement agencies are warning older adults about COVID-19 scams and requesting personal information or making false promises about COVID-19 cures and test kits. Corewood wants to make you aware of these coronavirus scams. We also want you to know that experts believe the number of new schemes will only increase over the coming months. Some of the most common scams include: Individuals selling treatments for COVID-19 vaccine, cure, or insurance. Online sales of high demand medical supplies such as N 90 or N95 masks. Phishing calls, text messages, or ..read more

2020 has brought us a wider variety of topics of conversation.  Case in point! While having a social distancing get together with 2 of my friends in a parking lot, one friend asked if we were up to date on our vaccines. She showed us that she got the flu shot in one arm and the pneumonia shot in the other arm. My other friend had the flu shot and shingles shot already. We are all in our 60’s and I didn’t expect this to be the hot topic to discuss, but it was informative and interesting.  We all seem to have the flu shot on our minds, you drive by grocery stores, pharmacies and signs ..read more

Years ago, we were honored to help a woman decide a move from her home into a senior living community where her sister lived. The older sister was unrelenting in telling her younger sister to move to her community and as soon as possible. She told me it was reminiscent of childhood with her older sister bossing her around. This situation was causing a rift in the sister’s relationship, and they both were stressed. The sisters went to the same Physician who learned of the disagreement from each sister’s viewpoint. He recommended a Care Manager to help the younger sister choose a senior communi ..read more

Corewood's Care Management team works with clients and their families on a wide variety of issues, health conditions, and family dynamics. You may not know about all we do, so please let me provide a brief overview of the most noteworthy tasks we undertake. Determining Where an Older Adult Should Live Every family's situation is different. Some older adult clients are temporarily immobilized due to a fall or hospitalization, or one spouse has a condition that will worsen over time, such as Alzheimer's. Can the spouse or caregiver help with bathing and dressing? Does the older adult need consta ..read more

Officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned that this fall we will most likely experience a second wave of COVID-19. Many health officials are suggesting that Americans prepare over the summer for the potential of widespread illness and more stay at home orders. In case of an outbreak, what can older adults do to protect themselves and their families? Here are recommendations for how to prepare now to be ready for another outbreak. 1.    What should I buy now to prepare? The US Department of Homeland Security, before a pandemic strikes, to sto ..read more

For many families and their loved ones, COVID-19 has not only brought on fears of health, safety, and physical wellbeing, but it also has negatively impacted current living arrangements and relationships among families and loved ones. For older adults, living alone has become even more burdensome as social visits, fitness and exercise, physical therapy visits, and limitations to healthy food options has been limited if not non-existent. Families that have taken on caregiving duties for their loved ones have been experiencing increased anxiety, tension, and a decline in personal health. Meditat ..read more

Throughout the DMV, senior communities are entering the fourth week of insulating their residents to protect them from COVID 19, and family members physically cut off from their loved ones are increasingly worried about their care and mental health. While most geriatric professionals and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urge the public not to panic and say it is unwise to bring loved ones home, many families are weighing the risk of a COVID 19 outbreak along with the impact that long-term isolation will have on their loved ones. They also worry that a frail older adult may ..read more

As the COVID-19 pandemic escalates, we are reminded repeatedly on what preventative measures to take. Social isolation, holding a 6-foot distance from others, and proper hand washing to name a few. However, like many I know, I have also wondered about other preventative measures to take in the new way of living we are all experiencing. Below are some tips that I have found helpful while isolating at home. Can the virus spread on paper or cardboard? Many of us are using Amazon and Instacart as well as other delivery services for groceries and items to avoid in-person visits. We know the virus ..read more

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the new norm has been social distancing and, more recently encouraged, complete social isolation. As we well know, older adults are already a population that is vulnerable to social isolation. Prior to the virus, 60% of older adults over 75 years of age experience loneliness and social isolation. It can be expected that many of our older adults are experiencing significant increases in depression, declining physical health and wellbeing, and possibly an increase in dementia. Here are some ways in which we can help our isolated older adults feel connected g ..read more

Are you tired of your unhealthy eating habits? Do you want to become a healthier person? We’ve got a list of healthy food options for you! Fruits We all know the health benefits of fruits. They are rich in vitamins and great for our health. So if you’re looking to eat healthily,  try any of the following fruits: Apples Strawberries Avocados Lemons Pineapples Blackberries Grapefruit Pears Oranges Bananas Eggs Eggs are among the most nutritious foods because they are rich in nutrients like betaine that promote heart health. Eggs are also a great source of high-quality protein with the ..read more