!I could not resist marking this day celebrated every year on July 23 – GORGEOUS GRANDMA DAY!! The origin stems from Alice Solomon who graduated from Wellesley College at the age of 50-years-old in 1984. She felt that society viewed women of her age and older as irrelevant and less than useful. She decided it…
Planning fun and pampering outings with seniors such as grandma or grandpa in New York City is a wonderful way to spend quality time together and create lasting memories. They may be old; they may be less robust, but their essential personality remains. Take advantage of the time you have with them and plan a…
Brain Health: Reduce Dementia Risk There is some new and exciting information surfacing with respect to Alzheimer’s, all kinds of dementia, and their prevention. Moreover, if you care for your brain, you can not only prevent Alzheimer’s, but reverse some of the symptoms for those battling the disease as well. The research comes out of…
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease The Alzheimer’s Association calculates that more than 5 million American are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. It is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, killing an estimated 500,000 people each year. However, many of these patients are not diagnosed until the symptoms of the disease have already become apparent. …
Memorial Day has become such a fixture in our national holidays that many people both take it for granted or don’t know there is a rich history connected to it. Here are some trivia facts that will enrich your commemoration of the day where we honor those who have fallen in service of this country.…
May has been designated Older Americans Month by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), a government agency dedicated to enabling all people regardless of their age or disability to live independently and in their own communities. ALIGNED CORE BELIEFS That mission is completely consonant with our agency’s values which has always included these core beliefs:…
With the warm weather here, it’s the perfect time to plan some delightful outdoor activities for your senior loved ones. New York City offers a variety of options that cater to different interests and mobility levels. Now that the warm weather is reliably here, your senior patient will be eager to get outside. Consult your…
Home Health Aides and Companions provide essential services offered that enable the elderly to age at home. Personal Assistance/Home Health Aides When a senior begins having trouble performing the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), it is time to consider help. These ADLs are all the personal care chores that the patient can no longer manage…
Lack of Social Connection is Common According to the CDC, 1 in 3 adults feel lonely and 1 in 4 feel like they lack emotional support. This means they do not feel that they have meaningful or close relationships. High on the list of causes is losing friends and relatives as well as loss of…
For most of us, winter is the season when people of all ages feel lonelier and more cooped up due to the cold weather outside. However, for the elderly, loneliness is not just limited to winter. For them, loneliness can be a major problem for a good part of the year. Unfortunately, due to their decreased mobility,…