August is a busy month with summer winding down and kids returning to school. It is also the time of year when we begin thinking about the upcoming flu season. That’s why August has been designated as National Immunization Awareness Month. Ads on television urging folks to get immunized for every condition imaginable can often Read More
Cultivating Companionship: The Importance of Preventing Social Isolation
Cultivating Companionship: The Importance of Preventing Social Isolation On July 11th, we celebrate Cheer Up the Lonely Day. If you haven’t heard of this unofficial holiday, you’re probably not the only one. The day was founded with the purpose of bringing awareness to the long-term negative effects of loneliness. Its creators hoped this day Read More
Memory and Mental Stimulation Practices for Alzheimer’s Patients
Of the nearly 7 million people living with Alzheimer’s Disease in the U.S. in 2024, Florida has one of the largest populations (along with California and Texas) of those suffering from the disease. Probably the most common and recognizable symptom of Alzheimer’s is dementia, which, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, includes loss of memory, language, Read More
Home For The Holidays
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching with Christmas and New Year’s Eve just around the bend. Holidays that typically signal a time to get together and rejoice. However, this year brings with it some increased difficulties and heavy stresses. The COVID-19 pandemic makes gathering in large groups a difficult affair, and simple holiday pleasures become frustrating exercises Read More
Safe Voting For The Elderly
We’re less than a month away from one of the most divisive presidential elections in history, smack in the middle of a global pandemic. These are strange and unprecedented times, and voting is more important than ever. Understanding how and where to vote can be difficult for elderly populations, so Granny Nannies is here to Read More