CLICK HERE: Stroke Risk Calculator U.S. Stroke statistics (CDC) ↓ CLICK BELOW ↓ Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of stroke. Each year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes. About 87% of…
National Stroke Awareness Month – Assess Your Risk! U.S. Statistics for Stroke Awareness (CDC) Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of stroke. Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes. About 87% of all strokes are ischemic strokes, in which…
April is American Diabetes Month Diabetes is a group of diseases that deal with how your body utilizes blood sugar, also known as glucose. Glucose provides energy to our cells; without it, we cannot function. There is Type I and Type II diabetes and it is important to know the significant difference between the two.…
Diabetes Risk Assessment Diabetes is a group of diseases that deal with how your body utilizes blood sugar, also known as glucose. Glucose provides energy to our cells; without it, we cannot function. There is Type I and Type II diabetes and it is important to know the significant difference between the two. According to the CDC,…
Aging Puts You At Risk If you are over 45, overweight and inactive, you should seriously think about whether you might have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Diabetes is on the rise worldwide and about to get even higher as a large segment of the population becomes senior citizens. Knowing if you have an elevated blood sugar…
We Are Excited About Our Brand New DYA Publication: If you follow David York Agency, you are well aware of our culture of exceeding customer expectations. Our Quality Standards and Resources Pages which include a Home Care Blog and Free Downloads all attest to our commitment to excellence. Our mission is providing premier care, cutting edge information, and tangible supports to our clients…
CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST “ELDERPROOFING YOUR HOME CHECKLIST” FREE DOWNLOAD As people age, the homes that were once a source of security can become a danger. Many seniors would much prefer to stay in their own home. This means we must make changes to their surroundings in order to keep them safe. Essentially, it…
March is National Nutrition Month and a great time to talk about that most important topic. The quality of the fuel that goes into the machinery has everything to do with the health of the machinery. So too with our most precious machinery — OUR BODIES! Good nutrition in the elderly is essential to keeping…
FEBRUARY: AMERICAN HEART MONTH For many, February may meet the month of the heart because of Valentine’s Day where we focus on the emotional side of our hearts. However, it it also American Heart Month which is a good time to reflect on heart health, in the physical sense. To that end, we have gathered…
Calculate Your Heart Age According to the NYC Department of Health: “The average NYC adult has a heart age that is almost 6 years older than their actual age. Having a heart age that is older than your actual age increases your risk of heart attack or stroke. Use this simple calculator to determine your…