Joanne Beckman

Seniors Helping Seniors franchise owner since 2011. RN with 40+ years experience, adult & home health care. Email: [email protected]

[Joanne Beckman @shsdch]

We can help keep your loved one active and safe doing things they enjoy. #Seniors Helping Seniors understand aging! https://t.co/XsvzZkYDGk

[BestofHomeCare.com @BestOfHomeCare]

Caregiver Tip: Keep Your Clients with Alzheimer’s Mentally Engaged
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[NC Emergency Management @NCEmergency]

When you hear: "This is one of the most active seasonal forecasts that NOAA has produced in its 22-year history of hurricane outlooks," you know it's CRITICAL that your family is 🌀 ready! #Isaias was a good reminder. Follow us through August as we share preparedness tips.

[Cardinal & Pine @CardinalAndPine]

The governors of seven states, which include three Republicans and four Democrats, are making moves to push companies to ramp up production of antigen tests that can detect COVID-19 within 30 minutes. https://t.co/eg0CcwlCWe

[CDC Emergency @CDCemergency]

Could you or a loved one be at increased risk for #COVID19? Find out why some racial & ethnic groups are at higher risk of getting COVID-19 or experiencing severe illness: https://t.co/JftT4JnXlA

[NC Emergency Management @NCEmergency]

Flooding can happen anytime, anywhere, especially after long periods of heavy rain. If you live in an area prone to flooding or around lakes/rivers, make sure you can receive alerts if water levels rise in your area. Get more information at https://t.co/zylOQjZGGE.

[American Society Aging @ASAging]

#GrandparentsDay is next month! This year’s theme is on #covid19 & #RacialEquity. We are joining @GensUnited & their other national partners to share COVID-19 resources & content on racial equity. Follow #DoSomethingGrand to stay connected. Learn more at https://t.co/qbHx3aaTZ8

[Generations United @GensUnited]

.@NextAvenue wants your story. Share a 500-word #intergenerational narrative. They are looking for insightful essays that illuminate a truth or teaches us something new. Deadline to submit: Mon., Aug. 31. Learn more at https://t.co/FJXnrRUb5V

[NC Health News @NCHealthNews]

From zoom sessions to socially distant small groups. Here's what summer camps are doing to keep kids safe but also engaged.

#COVID19NC #coronavirusnc #summercamp
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[Tomorrow Health @TomorrowHealth1]

Extremely insightful thread from @ASAging. The death rate from falls is increasing, but this is not a normal part of #aging. How do you think technology and #homehealth products can be part of the solution?

[The Ultimate Caregiving Expert|Tena L. Scallan @Teenascallan]

How To Afford #Caregiving With Long Term Care #Insurance https://t.co/P7BuFR6cfe #caregiver

[NC Division of Public Health @NCPublicHealth]

Those who must be outdoors during the summer heat should take extra precautions by increasing fluid intake & reducing normal activity levels. Stay wary of signs of heat-related illness like muscle cramps, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, headaches, nausea & vomiting.

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[365 Caregiving Tips @365CareTips]

Back to basics: The last thing you need to worry about on your way to the ER is if you have everything. Gather supplies ahead of time, get a pretty bag and stock it full of supplies you might need if you're stuck in the ER for hours on end. #caregiving #gobag #caregivingbasics

[The Ultimate Caregiving Expert|Tena L. Scallan @Teenascallan]

Keeping Your Loved One Comfortable with Breathable Incontinence Products https://t.co/fLQWepjLi8 #adultdiaper

[USAging @theUSAging]

This year, you can join the n4a Virtual Conference and Tradeshow right from your living room! Plan to attend September 21-24, 2020. More details coming soon at https://t.co/gTHIQ9SeEI. #n4a2020

[Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @DurhamHealthNC]

Be sure to take care of your mental health while you're protecting your physical health during #COVID19. Call the Hope4NC Helpline to speak to a licensed mental health professional today 💚💙

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

"Currently, the onus is on veterans to prove that toxic exposure made them sick. But Tillis’ bill, the 'Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2020,' would shift that weight to the Department of Veterans Affairs to prove that it didn’t."

[Caregiver Action Network @CaregiverAction]

About 82% of Americans who are 50 and older say they have experienced prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping based on their age, according to new research by @UM_IHPI. https://t.co/xmvG3oWUgt @washingtonpost @umichsph

[CDC Emergency @CDCemergency]

Are you or a loved one living with underlying medical conditions – or taking care of someone who is? Learn how you can reduce your & their risk of infection from #COVID19: https://t.co/OWDQ26yE74

[USAging @theUSAging]

#DYK: AAAs offer an average of 27 critical services to #OlderAdults in their communities. Learn how #AAAs address local community needs and more in the 2020 National Survey of AAAs Report from n4a. https://t.co/3b6Jztt1yg

[National Council on Aging @NCOAging]

Our Aging Mastery Program focuses on key aspects of aging well, including health, finances, relationships, personal growth, and community involvement. Now it's going virtual to address social isolation. https://t.co/tcSqvofjUn

[Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @DurhamHealthNC]

Do you know what to do after you get your #COVID19 test results? Use this guide to help: https://t.co/PnaDVMNGXI