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6 04, 2021

The Benefits of Telemedicine for Seniors

Patricia Neuray2022-12-20T00:47:22-05:00April 6th, 2021|Categories: covid 19, Mental Wellness, Technology|

Whether it’s working from home, social distancing, or dealing with virtual education for children, life has been altered dramatically because of COVID-19. The pandemic has also led to increases in stress and anxiety levels for many adults, including seniors who have found themselves dealing with loneliness due to social isolation. Overall, one in four (24%) adults ages 65 and older reported anxiety or depression in a survey conducted in August 2020. This rate is substantially higher than the one in 10 (11%) of older adults with Medicare who reported depression or anxiety in 2018 (based on a 2018 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey). So, how do we ensure that seniors are getting the help and support they need when there are still stay-at-home directives in many [...]

1 12, 2020

Ways to Stay Close to Grandchildren When You Are Physically Distant

Kate Jordan2022-12-20T01:11:13-05:00December 1st, 2020|Categories: covid 19, Loneliness and Isolation|Tags: covid-19, grandparents, senior loneliness|

Probably one of the hardest things about this pandemic is being forced to quarantine away from loved ones physically. And while wearing a mask can be tiresome, it's merely a minor inconvenience. Whereas missing out on seeing your grandkids grow up is something altogether different. It can be downright painful. However, although you may be physically distanced, that doesn’t mean you have to be emotionally distanced. Thank goodness for video chats! But why stop there? Why not try a few projects that can help you stay connected and have fun in the process? FirstLantic has some ideas that can bring you and your grandkids together even while you are physically apart. Make a scrapbook – Because everything in our life is digital these days, [...]

25 08, 2020

Six Tips to Help Children Cope with COVID-19 Anxiety

Kate Jordan2022-12-20T01:08:03-05:00August 25th, 2020|Categories: covid 19, Grandchildren|Tags: covid-19, grandchildren and anxiety|

With everything going on in the world, it’s hard for adults not to feel overwhelmed so why would children be any different? After all, they hear the news and pick up signals from their family and other adults. But how do you handle your grandchildren’s anxiety if you are feeling the same way? Well, FirstLantic.com has six tips that you can use to manage your own feelings of anxiousness and help children cope as well. 1. Stick to a routine As easy as it might be to throw that out the window, routines create structure and certainty which everyone can use right now. Keep as much of your child’s old routine in place as possible, or start a new one, but either way, try [...]

18 08, 2020

Keeping Your Grandchild’s Education on Track During COVID-19

Kate Jordan2022-12-20T02:40:21-05:00August 18th, 2020|Categories: covid 19, Grandchildren|Tags: education during COVID, grandchildren education during covid, grandparents|

The biggest challenge that parents and grandparents are facing right now is how to make sure their children are getting a quality education during COVID-19. There are no easy answers but luckily, you’re not alone. Plenty of resources exist to help you navigate this new reality. There are free or low-cost tools that can help keep children engaged in learning and also provide them with educational and fun activities that can occupy their time. Weary grandparents everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief… FirstLantic.com has put together a comprehensive list with some of the most innovative learning applications designed to help you through this difficult time. Expedition Learn Remember the encyclopedia company, Britannica? Well, they’re still around, and their business has become digital [...]

26 05, 2020

When you know your cat has even had enough of quarantine

Kate Jordan2020-05-26T18:01:10-04:00May 26th, 2020|Categories: covid 19, Pets|

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic8Asr-s5FM

19 05, 2020

Jokes to Get You Through Quarantine

Kate Jordan2020-05-21T16:02:16-04:00May 19th, 2020|Categories: covid 19, Home Caregivers|

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c344Q--_RKU

12 05, 2020

In Honor of Nurses Week, FirstLantic Healthcare Salutes Six Amazing Nurses

Kate Jordan2020-05-12T17:02:14-04:00May 12th, 2020|Categories: covid 19, Home Caregivers|

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDrMxNlRATg

5 05, 2020

You know you’ve been in quarantine too long when …

Kate Jordan2020-05-05T12:36:19-04:00May 5th, 2020|Categories: Aging, covid 19, Health, Home Caregivers|

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm5SmHcWTps

29 04, 2020

Pets Might Be the Best Medicine Against COVID-19

Patricia Neuray2020-04-29T11:26:10-04:00April 29th, 2020|Categories: covid 19, Health, Pets|

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=104UtEQ-XEE

14 04, 2020

Three ideas for starting a new career during COVID-19

Kate Jordan2022-12-20T02:54:06-05:00April 14th, 2020|Categories: Business, covid 19|Tags: #careerscovid19|

Okay, so this may sound completely crazy, but hear us out. If you have been laid off because of COVID-19 or you’re simply sick of your current job, maybe it’s time to start a business or find a new career. Okay, we said it. Now take a deep breath and listen to why this makes sense. First of all, disruption creates opportunity. Secondly, you have the time (and hopefully the will) to make a change and set yourself up for financial success in the future. Third, there are more small business loans and other resources available for free right now. FirstLantic shares three ideas to help get you started. 1. What do people need right now? They need delivery services, online goods, or maybe [...]