Aging and losing the ability to perform the day-to-day tasks that once defined us can be a tough pill to swallow. Relinquishing those responsibilities to someone else can be even harder. At David York Agency, we understand that dignity, above all else, is the key to good eldercare. In her novel Unbroken, Laura Hillenbrand wrote,…
Elderly Substance Abuse It’s something that we never associate with the elderly, but it does, in fact, exist —- it’s substance abuse. According to the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), this is a “hidden national epidemic”. While 60% of substance abusers in younger demographics are diagnosed, only 37% in the…
While teens have moved on from Facebook, the older generation has found that it serves them quite well. They have recognized that others in their stations in life are also online. As such, they have used it to start discussion groups for life and health issues pertinent to them. Doctors and other professionals have keyed…
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OR PRINT THIS ARTICLE We’ve heard a lot about eldercare plans, but what are they exactly? Various professionals use the term eldercare plan interchangeably based on what their view of the world is and the services they have to offer. Elder law attorneys view them in terms of legal documents such as…
Caregivers who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty possess the traits that most people might expect. They demonstrate patience, compassion, and responsibility on a daily basis. However, they also possess five lesser-known caregiver qualities that are instrumental to their success in eldercare. These qualities include stamina, vibrancy, tolerance, strength, and composure. Stamina:…
Aging-In-Place As of January 2016, the Population Reference Bureau reports that more than 46 million Americans are over the age of 65. They project that this number will rise to 98 million in the next 40 years. According to a study by the AARP, of those 46 million Americans, 90% want to stay in their…
Preventive care is used to find and maintain a good personal health standard. Unfortunately, when it comes to seniors, the medical community does less for prevention, intervention and aggressive treatment. Ageism is a real problem. An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure During a routine preventive visit, your doctor will look at…
When you are involved in elderly caregiving in NY and Long Island, it’s important to remember that all seniors need vitamin D in the proper amount in their diets. Vitamin D is a natural vitamin that the body produces in response to sunlight. It can also be taken in through diet and supplements. Vitamin D…
People over 65 need to take special care to reduce their chances of contracting foodborne illness (i.e. food poisoning). Fortunately, home health aides for senior citizens can help. Home health aides can prevent food poisoning in seniors in Brooklyn Heights. Generally, food in the U.S. is usually very safe. However, food that has started to…
Long before the classic symptoms of tremors and gait instability appear, Parkinson’s disease, which affects 1.5 million Americans, might be diagnosable allowing for the possibility for earlier intervention and amelioration of the disease. Consequently, detecting Parkinson’s disease early may buy valuable time. Studies find that many of those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease had experienced the…