COVID-19 in Queens; COVID-19 and dementia in Queens.

COVID-19 and Dementia: Protecting Seniors in Queens

Even as COVID-19 cases ebb in many states, seniors with dementia remain at high risk of the disease. Presently, more than 50% of deaths in 14 U.S. states have occurred at nursing homes. And, according to Worldometer, approximately 60% of seniors who succumbed to COVID-19 had underlying health conditions. If your loved one suffers from…

COVID-19 and heart disease in Staten Island; caregiver reading to senior in Staten Island.

COVID-19 and Heart Disease: Protecting Seniors in Staten Island

As COVID-19 outbreaks rise among seniors, heart organizations are stepping in to protect heart disease patients. In an update (May 7, 2020), the American Heart Association detailed joint efforts with national and global experts to fight both COVID-19 and heart disease. To date, the AHA has dedicated $2.5 million dollars towards understanding “COVID-19 and its…

Home health care and COVID-19 in Brooklyn.

Home Health Care and COVID-19: Saving Seniors in Brooklyn

Like other home health care providers nationwide, David York Agency has seen an increased demand for its services. Indeed, the COVID-19 crisis has put into sharp focus the advantages of in-home care services. According to a CDC study, the rapid transmission of COVID-19 poses a special challenge for LTCF (long-term care facilities). Why? Asymptomatic or…

Woman with dysphagia after stroke in Brooklyn.

Dysphagia After Stroke in Brooklyn

As April Stroke Awareness month closes, we wanted to bring you some important information regarding stroke victims. Trouble swallowing (dysphagia) is very common after a stroke. It’s undoubtedly a dangerous condition, as it can lead to acute problems such as malnutrition and dehydration. Dysphagia after stroke also makes patients more vulnerable to chest infections like…

Smart tech tools for seniors in Bay Ridge.

Product Watch: New Smart Tech Tools for Seniors in Bay Ridge

Technology is often indispensable to a comfortable retirement. Since the Roomba (iRobot’s autonomous vacuum cleaner) came into existence, companies have introduced ever-more-impressive tech tools to support the senior lifestyle. Today, digital tools are reducing the isolation of seniors who proudly age-in-place. More importantly, newer smart tech tools for seniors are also making it possible to…