2020 and the coronavirus has been hard on everyone, but perhaps on none more so than older adults.

Seniors are among the hardest hit population with infections of COVID-19 and are at a much higher risk of complications. As a result, they are also the group most likely to follow safety guidelines for social isolation.

We live in a “get it done” world.

Even more so today as we deal with a variety of roles and responsibilities – employee, parent, care giver, significant other, teacher, and countless others. In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to forget to take the time to unwind, meditate and sooth the senses.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was developed to provide healthcare resources to fight COVID-19. Signed into law on March 27, 2020, the Act was designed to provide fast and direct economic assistance for US workers and their families, small businesses, and to preserve jobs.

It’s safe to say the last six-months have introduced us all to increased stress, uncertain times and daily doses of negative news. No matter how mentally strong we are, the constant curveballs being thrown our way can wear us down and stretch us to our limits.

The COVID-19 outbreak has caused financial havoc for healthcare organizations around the globe.

With the coronavirus still in full swing, hospitals, clinics, and practices have likely had to throw their business budget out the window to stay afloat. While the short-term outlook varies greatly by location, the extent of the COVID-19 outbreak, etc., it’s important to consider what recovery mode will look like once the economy returns to a state of normalcy.

With the lazy days of summer mostly behind us, we find ourselves moving into one of the busier, and potentially more stressful, times of the year. The good news is, forewarned is forearmed, and there are plenty of things you can start doing today to help boost your mental health and emotional well-being.

Celebrated every year on the first Monday of September, Labor Day is a national holiday set aside for one reason only, to honor America’s workforce.

This year, more than any other since the tradition began, the American workforce has certainly earned our holiday!

It’s a fact that COVID-19 is forcing enterprises to rethink the way they do business and revisit policies for security, business continuity, and especially, remote workers.

For those of you hoping to read about the latest and greatest putters, sorry, this Health Tip has nothing to do with golf. However, if that is your passion, here is a link to the top putters in 2020 from Golf.com.

Interestingly enough, those who clicked over to spend time reviewing the latest putter technology are doing exactly what this blog is about…they are puttering.

As the new school year begins, or quickly approaches depending on where you live, parents face a long list of uncertainties and what-ifs. The question becomes, how do we deal with a school year where circumstances might dramatically change day-to-day?