CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OR PRINT THIS ARTICLE. Being a caregiver for an elderly adult can be fraught with unforeseen and challenging situations. Understandably, many relatives are ill equipped to handle them. Managing all the details and logistics required can be daunting for a child or senior spouse. It is not easy to situate an…
The holidays are a time of joy, connection, and celebration. Families come together, presents are exchanged, and tables are filled with fabulous meals. Yet, as the decorations come down and the family visits fade into memory, a less-discussed phenomenon often emerges – post-holiday depression, especially among the elderly. While much has been written about holiday…
As our loved ones age, their needs can change in ways that don’t always fit neatly into the categories of independent living or needing full-time care. Often, elderly individuals may not require assistance with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, or eating, but they might still enjoy benefits from companion care.…
November is National Family Caregivers Month & Thanksgiving No Coincidence! In the month where we celebrate our family caregivers, we give thanks for so many things in our lives on Thanksgiving. We are thankful for having our loved ones near, young and old, and for the family members that love and care for them so…
We Support Caregivers & Families With more than half of the elderly and disabled depending on them for care, family caregivers are too often overlooked and taken for granted. We at David York Agency are proud to honor the more than 15 million Americans who care for precious friends and beloved family members. They are family…
Americans are at risk for stroke. In fact, one in three adults in the US suffers from at least one risk factor. With high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and diabetes all identified as the leading causes of stroke, it behooves us all to be mindful of the effects of this dreaded affliction. Unfortunately,…
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD): A Closer Look Many people think of dementia as impacting cognitive functioning like memory loss and attention, but dementia is not just impaired cognition. Actually, it is a complex condition that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. Unfortunately, there are behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)…
As our population ages and the prevalence of breast cancer in older adults continues to rise. As such, the integration of home healthcare into comprehensive cancer care plans will become increasingly important in caring for the complex needs of this growing patient population. Here we explore breast cancer in the elderly, emphasizing the role of…
Breast cancer remains the most common type of cancer affecting women in the United States, with a sizable portion of diagnoses occurring in older women. According to a study published in the Journal of Oncology Practice (JOP), approximately 60% of new breast cancer diagnoses occur in women aged 65 and over. Let’s shed some light…
On this Falls Prevention Day, I wanted to pass along a few tools to make sure our precious elderly are safe. Both valuable checklists are available below: A general checklist presented here with a more detailed version available on our blog. A comprehensive Elderproofing checklist to ensure the home environment of your elderly loved one…