Since the arrival of FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines in the US, older adults, who have been disproportionately affected by the virus, have been among those first in line to receive them. Specifically, people aged 65 and older or those living in long-term care facilities are included in Phase 1 of the vaccination program. At Tysons Woods […]
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are grievous conditions that disturb how a patient functions and thinks. Due to a number of debilitating changes these diseases have on the brain may not make it easier to assist one who suffers from such a condition. Nevertheless, you may find that this knowledge provides you a better […]
The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has given us back-to-back challenges such as balancing professional and familial responsibilities. Whether your elder is living with you or not and they require additional support, it is okay to accept that you aren’t able to provide the support they need. It isn’t selfish, and you shouldn’t feel guilty about it, […]
As COVID-19 continues to remain a threat, especially to the elderly and those who are immunocompromised, nursing homes and assisted living facilities across the country are adjusting their day-t0-day procedures to minimize the risk of the virus. At Tysons Woods Assisted Living, we are doing our part to keep our community safe and healthy. No […]
