The holidays is a wonderful and joyous time of year. We take time out to from our normal responsibilities to savor time with family and friends. When it comes to caring for our elderly loved ones, it is not really possible to take a break from caregiving. However, there are ways to make that caregiving…
Seniors need to prepare for the holidays just like everyone else. Moreover, their families often need to prepare to host or care for them as well. As always, we want to keep our seniors in Nassau County happy and well cared for over the holidays. To that end, companion care for seniors will come in…
Holiday time can be a challenge for the elderly and their families. Whether you bring them to be with the extended family or go to be with them because it is hard to take them out of their familiar surroundings, a bit of sensitivity and planning can make the time truly joyous for all concerned.…
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…
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…