Senior emergency room visits in Staten Island.

Mom’s Where?! | The Top 8 Reasons For Senior Emergency Room Visits In Staten Island

Improved healthcare resources and healthier diets have contributed to longer life spans. However, emergency room visits among seniors remain high. In fact, people over 65 account for 20 million trips to the ER annually, and almost 15% of these patients will develop a lasting disability within six months of their visit. In this article, we examine…

New York Senior Book Review

Why Do You Think I Call You Mama? A Journey Through Dementia | New York Senior Book Reviews

Dementia is a cruel disease. The often slow descent into irreversible mental decline is horrific and traumatizing. Challenges abound at every stage, and not surprisingly, caregivers are at the forefront of the battle. To make matters worse, there’s no known cure for Alzheimer’s. For caregivers, hope often proves elusive. Fortunately, there are many books on…