Maintaining your health is incredibly important, especially as the summer starts to wind down and the seasons begin to change. At All Seasons Homecare, we want you to be fully prepared for the changes that are coming your way so you and your loved ones stay healthy. Check out a few news articles that we’ve collected for you to learn more about staying healthy in late summer.
Health Considerations for Your Late-Summer Travels
With many seniors planning to travel during late summer and early fall, there are updated travel safety guidelines and health precautions seniors should follow to stay healthy. This includes ensuring vaccinations are up to date and understanding the risks associated with certain destinations, particularly with the ongoing concerns about respiratory illnesses.
Learn more about this topic, and how to stay healthy during late summer travels here.
Flu Season Preparation Guidelines
Flu season is right around the corner! The California Department of Public Health has updated its guidelines for skilled nursing facilities to help prevent and control influenza and other respiratory infections like COVID-19 and RSV. With the upcoming flu season, it’s particularly important for seniors and caregivers in California to prepare, as seniors are at higher risk for severe illness. This is especially relevant for those living in or working with long-term care facilities who have higher exposure to seniors.
Learn more about this topic, and how best to prepare for flu season here.
Medicare Changes to Be Aware – Before Open Enrollment Season
Medicare has introduced several updates for 2024 that are crucial for seniors to be aware of as open enrollment season approaches. These include an expanded eligibility for the Extra Help program, which assists low-income seniors with prescription drug costs, and a new catastrophic out-of-pocket cap for Medicare Part D enrollees. Additionally, new regulations regarding telehealth services and Medicare Advantage plans are coming into effect, which may impact how seniors access care.
Learn more about this topic here.
At-Home Care Services with All Seasons Home Care
If you need any assistance with your own at home care, or the at home care services of a loved one, please reach out to us at All Seasons Homecare in Pleasant Hill, California with any questions or requests. Our staff and at-home caregivers are excited to serve our clients and their families. To chat with a member of our team about at-home personal care services, please visit our website or contact us today by calling (925) 363-4900.