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Keeping seniors engaged during the socially distanced holiday season

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Keeping seniors engaged during the socially distanced holiday season
Keeping seniors engaged during the socially distanced holiday season

The holiday season is looking very different for many Americans who won't be visiting family this year.

It's a decision that's hard on everyone, but especially seniors.

THIS YEAR.IT'S A DECISION THAT'S HARD ONEVERYONE...BUT ESPECIALLY SENIORS.THE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM"DEVOTED HEALTH" SAYS...IT'S SEEING A RISE IN HIGHBLOOD PRESSURE CASES, HEARTDISEASE, AND MEMORY LOSSISSUES...ALL SIGNS OF DEPRESSION.KEEPING SENIORS ENGAGED CANMAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE...IN HELPING THEM MANAGE THEIRSTRESS.ONE OF THE THINGS I REALLYWOULD RECOMMEND IS ACTUALLYHAVING THE FAMILY MEMBERS TRYTO GET THE TECHNOLOGY IN THEHANDS OF GRANDPARENTS ORSENIORS IN THEIR FAMILY...WHAT WE FIND IS THAT MAJORITYOF PEOPLE CAN USE THETECHNOLOGY IF THEY HAVE IT.IF YOU NOTICE YOUR PARENTS ORGRANDPARENTS ARE NOT MAKING THEEFFORT TO REACH OUT...IT'S RECOMMENDED YOU SEEKPROFESSIONAL HELP.WE'RE VERY CLOSE TO FINALLYGETTI

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