Naturally, the vast majority of seniors are thrilled to be able to age-in-place. However, we must ensure that their environment is as safe as possible. Given their physical limitations, we need to be mindful of various scenarios that are potentially dangerous and put in place safeguards so that a potential catastrophe is avoided. Therefore, home…
The nervous system is incredibly complex, and there are over 600 diseases that can affect it. One group of nervous system diseases is Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). It causes roughly 10-20 percent of dementia cases, and the onset of symptoms usually comes between the ages of 40 and 65. The name comes from the areas of…
Frankly, I am quite sympathetic to the seniors. They have enjoyed a lifetime of independence. They have every right in the world to keep that independence for as long as humanly possible. We must support senior independence in every way we can! It is so important to avoid the common pitfall of infantilizing them in…
Some people find the process of selecting a Home Healthcare Agency to be overwhelming and fraught with emotion. However, that does not necessarily have to be the case. Well-framed inquiries can aid your search for the appropriate organization in Manhattan. It’s essential to make an informed decision when selecting a healthcare provider for a loved…
Many people struggled with their mental health during the pandemic. Lockdowns, isolation, and uncertainty about the future left a number of people struggling with depression. Seniors in Brooklyn were no exception to this problem, and they faced some unique issues that made their situation even more difficult than most. However, the mental health in seniors…
An effective exercise plan has a positive impact on elderly people’s strength, flexibility, endurance, and even their emotional health. With a little planning, you can help your loved one living in the Bronx develop a routine that will keep them healthy and happy. Here are some tips to help you get started. An Exercise Plan…
Elderly Dehydration: This quiz will help you know the facts! CLICK HERE: We talk about dehydration a lot, but do we really know what that means? This is absolutely critical when we talk about elderly dehydration. To that end, here is a handy quiz from medicinenet.com to see just how much you really know about hydration,…
CLICK HERE FOR OUR “ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS & EMERGENCY INFORMATION CHECKLIST” FREE DOWNLOAD Unfortunately, so often, when crisis hits, families become paralyzed with fear and dread. Emergency situations are that much more scary when we don’t anticipate or plan properly. In terms of taking charge, adult children are often overwhelmed when they don’t know where to…
We all know that good oral hygiene habits are important to protect your smile and keep cavities at bay. But research shows that poor oral health is far more important than people once realized, especially for seniors in New York. Neglected elderly oral health is a common cause of geriatric illnesses. It can be challenging…
CLICK HERE: Stroke Risk Calculator U.S. Stroke statistics (CDC) ↓ CLICK BELOW ↓ Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of stroke. Each year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes. About 87% of…