There are other circumstances that require a more urgent need for a long-term care plan. If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with a degenerative disease, you will want to think about making plans as soon as possible. It is best to do this early, before their condition worsens. This is especially true in…
will The. As your loved one ages, it becomes more and more difficult for them to think clearly about the care they will need in the future. Mental clarity and astuteness wane, unexpected health conditions arise, and before you know it, you could be left making decisions about the care of your loved one, without…
Aging is often associated with a gradual decline in self sufficiency. Most elderly people prefer to stay in their homes for as long as possible which often means that they will need help taking care of both themselves and their home. If you have decided to have an in-home health care aide come to care…
Winter weather poses risks for everyone, but senior citizens need to exercise additional care when the mercury drops. Consequently, if you are elderly or the caregiver to an elderly loved one, keep these five important winter safety reminders in mind as the weather worsens. The elderly in Jamaica Estates should make sure to: Bundle up!…
Treating depression can be a tricky thing. Unfortunately, not all forms of depression respond well (or at all) to traditional treatments. But, a recent study may provide some surprising insight into one of the driving factors in elderly depression. Depression & Inflammation According to this study, depression and inflammation are linked. More evidence regarding this connection…
The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that approximately 5.3 million Americans are afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, one in three seniors will die from Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. Such staggering statistics may seem dismal, but there is hope on the horizon with recent research findings. Researchers from the University of Southampton in England have…
Turmeric is a spice that has been the subject of many studies with respect to easing one of the most debilitating aspects of old age – dementia. It contains a powerful antioxidant called curcumin and is used widely in India where some of the lowest rates of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease occur. Dementia from Alzheimer’s…
Muscle loss and aging typically go hand in hand. As people age, they naturally suffer a loss of physical muscle and mass. This often affects their gait and balance. Unfortunately, weakened muscles and diminished strength are frequently the cause of elderly falls and fractures. While some loss is normal, extreme loss can be caused by…
The Geriatric Care Manager shows up to check on her 78-year-old client. She notices the elderly man is gaunter and noticeably thinner than when she started the case. From week to week, the piles of mail seem to grow and the dishes seem to wait all week for the once per week cleaning woman to…
Did You Know there is a Disorder that Makes the Winter Difficult for Many? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) was formally described and named as a component of depression in 1984 by Norman Rosenthal, M.D. and his colleagues at the National Institute of Mental Health. It is estimated that as many as 9 percent of individuals living…