Antara Senior Care

With lockdown being enforced in many parts of the nation due to the pandemic people are forced to stay indoors. This has brought about an increase in cases of depression and stress. Though this was already an existing problem, the lack of activity or change of mind, fear due to the increase in cases, arguments within family members, and many such reasons have caused the surge in the number of people affected by stress and depression. This has also led to physical abuse, self-abuse, and even traumatic experience. Seniors are no excuse for such problems. In fact, the effects are much more acute and risky for them. Hence, it is crucial that they take steps to take care of their mental health and lead a stress-free life. Here are a few personalized tips that will help you with the same. Friendship communities It is never too late to build new friendships and good relationships with the people around you. Having friends around you and people to talk to every day is a great way to relieve s...

  As much as Bollywood loves to beautify the monsoon, showing the hero and heroine dancing happily in the rain splashing past puddles, and playing in the water, it’s not always the best thing to do. As you age your immunity might not be as strong as it used to be. You might be easily prone to illnesses, hence it is crucial to follow some safety tips to enjoy the monsoon. Maintain cleanliness : During the rainy season, germs grow much easily and spread much faster. Wet floors, stagnant water, muddy pavements, even your garden is a breeding ground for germs and other harmful creatures. So, don’t leave places wet or dirty. Disinfect pots and plants in your garden. Maintain personal hygiene too. Because, no matter how much you clean your surroundings, you can’t eradicate germs entirely. Your self-hygiene protects you from its harmful effects. Always carry raingear : Carry your raincoat or umbrella wherever you go. Even during the monsoon season, the exact timings of rain cannot be pred...

  The elderly are probably more vulnerable to Covid-19 than the younger population because they produce fewer antibodies and have very low immunity. Most researches show that people in the age group of 60 and above are prone to severe coronavirus infection, especially those having pre-existing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart diseases, lung ailments, Kidney problems, or Cancer. It’s not only the responsibility of the government to protect our senior citizens, but also that of each and every adult. Here are some remedial measures to protect the elder population from getting infected, support them by boosting up their self-confidence, and help them get relief from the stress and depression they might undergo during this pandemic. If you’re an appointed caregiver of the seniors: It’s very important to keep yourself hygienic by sanitizing your hands or washing them with soap and water within frequent intervals. Wear a mask whenever you get in contact with them.  Always prov...

  Gardening, if done with proper care and responsibility can be more than just a hobby. People tend to attach a part of their soul to the plants they nurture. This is a very beautiful and wholesome experience to undergo. But gardening is not as difficult as it seems. You just have to note a few things before starting and you are good to go. Nevertheless, most of the learning happens through experience. You don’t have to get expensive tools or gear to begin gardening. You could easily start off with simple things in your own home. Selecting the right seeds The first step to growing anything is by planting its seed. But not all seeds grow everywhere. It is important to do a small research of which plant grows best in your location and for your climatic conditions so that you can plan accordingly. It might not be a smart decision to grow apples in a hot sunny region as you would end up watching the empty soil. But there are some crops like beans and tomatoes that grow pretty much anyw...