Everyone loves a good road trip, but before you travel it makes sense to plan for any possible health care needs. As the fourth post of our monthly “In the News” series, we offer this tip sheet that lists everything older adults should do before starting their vacation. Link: https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/tip-sheet-safe-travel-tips-older-adults
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How to Plan a Family Reunion—It’s Easier Than You Think
There’s nothing like a family reunion. Everyone gets to talk about old times as they catch up and hug the latest grandchild. While planning a reunion takes some work, you can simplify the process. For our third post of our monthly “In the News” series, we recommend this KOA article that details everything that should […]
Tips on How to Find a Home Health Care Aide
Finding a good in-home care provider might take several steps, but following a checklist makes it easier. In the second post of our monthly “In the News” series, we recommend this guide published by the Alzheimer’s Association on how to obtain an aide—from questions to ask during the interview to figuring out what services you […]
Summertime Safety Tips for Seniors
Photo credit: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels Everyone loves summertime—the warm weather, the backyard gatherings and enjoying a cool drink from your porch. But seniors need to be careful when the temperatures soar and the humidity rises. In the first post of our monthly “In the News” series, we recommend an article that gives you all the […]
When to Look for Elder Care: Check Out This Helpful Guide
As parents age, it is natural to worry about how their daily needs are met. But not everybody needs assisted living. For our third post of our monthly “In the News” series, Royal Health Care Services recommends this guide from Aging in Place, which lists all kinds of factors to consider before determining what type […]
Have Some Senior Summer Fun With NYC Parks
Summertime offers lots of opportunities for fitness and fun for older New Yorkers. In Royal Health Care’s second post of our monthly “In the News” series we recommend you look at all the programs NYC parks offers—from exercise classes to adapted aquatics to birding to senior events. Check out the website and begin enjoying the […]
Celebrate Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month By Becoming Part of the Solution
There is so much to understand about Alzheimer’s and even more to be discovered. About 6 million people in the United States suffer from the disease, and that number is expected to double by 2050 In the first post of our monthly “In the News” series, Royal Health Care suggests you check out the Alzheimer’s […]
Where to Go on Your First Trip After Covid
It’s almost summertime and this year looks like a big one for traveling to beautiful vistas, shorelines and hiking trails in the United States. As the fourth post of our monthly “In the News” series, we recommend you read this travel guide to some outdoor sweet spots worth visiting. Link: https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/travel-trends/spring-summer-2021-travel-destinations-airbnb
Will Vaccine Passports Become the Norm?
For our third post of our monthly “In the News” series, we suggest this article about vaccine passports and what various states and countries are doing to verify people’s vaccine status to facilitate travel and access to entertainment venues. Read more: LINK: https://www.vox.com/recode/22349266/vaccine-passports-vaccination-record-commpass-walmart-walgreens
Why Do Some Covid-19 Sufferers Lose Their Sense of Smell and Experience Other Neurological Effects
In the second post of our monthly “In the News” series we’ll introduce you to an unfolding study that seeks to explain why some Covid-19 patients face neurological effects like loss of smell and taste senses, disorientation and other reactions. LINK: https://scitechdaily.com/how-covid-19-worms-its-way-into-the-brain-explaining-baffling-neurological-symptoms/
Five Minutes Can Change Your Musical Taste
In the first post of our monthly “In the News” series, we urge you to try the music of 19th century composer Johannes Brahms’ work. The New York Times asked modern musical masters like Carlos Santana and Branford Marsalis to showcase their favorites … so you can become fans, too. Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/arts/music/five-minutes-classical-music-brahms.html
Spring Recipes You’ll Love
Spring is in the air … and fresh veggies will soon be cooking in your kitchen. This is the time to celebrate all that is green, from arugula to asparagus and much more. As the fourth post of our monthly “In the News” series, we give you this guide to some truly delicious recipes. Try […]
