Many people have heard the word but are not completely clear on what it is exactly. They know hospice is something that takes place at the end of life, often after a long illness. However, they know little else. Here is a bit of a primer on hospice care for the elderly in Nassau County.…
It is that time of year again when we set aside to time to honor and appreciate family caregivers. They are the backbone of homecare in this country with more than half of the elderly and disabled depending on them for care. These caregivers are too often overlooked and taken for granted. We at David York…
Johns Hopkins Medical Center writes, “Starting rehabilitation as soon as possible after the cause of the stroke is treated is vital in stroke recovery.” In fact, stroke recovery begins 24 hours later. Having a stroke is difficult enough, but afterwards, finding your path forward can be even more complex. Being discharged from the hospital is…
There are interesting findings in the November 2020 Caregiving study sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC). Some new trends have emerged since the 2015 study. Overall, family caregivers are still viewed as the backbone of care for aged and disabled family members. In fact, they…
Of the awareness months, October’s Depression Education and Awareness initiative is among the most important. Furthermore, this is especially true given all the upheavals the globe has suffered over the last couple of years. The effects of the covid measures are yet to be quantified, but the lingering anxiety is palpable to all. Keeping abreast…
Alzheimer’s disease is a tragic diagnosis for both the patient and their loved ones. Knowing that you will be deteriorating from here on in is beyond scary. Knowing that you will be losing your loved one to the ravages of this disease inch by inch cognitively and physically is absolutely devastating. Aside from Alzheimer’s prevention…
You have either been a caregiver, you are a caregiver, you will be a caregiver, or someone will care for you.” – Rosalynn Carter The former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter, knew about serving and caregiving from personal as well as professional experience. She was first to hold a caregiver conference that identified issues such as burnout…
“I’m not old, I’m just well-seasoned.” – Unknown In order to promote healthier lifestyles and preventive healthcare, the federal government established Healthy Aging Month in September of 1992. As the Baby Boomers turned 50, there was a great push to adopt a healthy way of living. The goal was to have people to remain vibrant…
Now that the summer is behind us, many of us view September as an opportunity to start on a new foot. It’s a time to get organized and get stuff done; stuff that you pushed off during the lazy, hazy, great summer days. As the kids go back to school with their own checklists, it…
With both the length and quality of life being extended an interesting trend seems to be emerging. We have a cohort of senior Baby Boomers alive and well who are no longer able or interested in being part of the full-time workforce. However, they are still viable and fully capable of contributing significantly to society.…