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…
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)…
Most nurses can attest to the frustration felt when going through a medication reconciliation with an elderly patient. Oftentimes the elderly patient will come to the ER with a pill box and no idea of what medications it contains. They may simply be able to recognize certain pills based on color and size. They may…
Memory Based Socialization Dealing with the dementia patient can be both heartbreaking and challenging. Dementia is a broad term used to describe a condition of declined mental ability that interferes with daily life. Often, we think of it as memory loss affecting our elderly population. While there is no cure for dementia, there are some…
For some time now the drug often used to control Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy has been found to have potential benefits for falls prevention in the elderly. Tragically, these falls result in emergency hospital admissions and accidental deaths. Anything that could help avoid these tragedies is worth pursuing. As such, Ritalin, also…
Aging Senior Yoga Yoga is wonderful option for the aging senior. The best thing about yoga is that you can practice anytime or anywhere. You don’t need a mat to practice yoga just a few minutes a day. Think about yoga as a state of mind, a way of creating an inner peace with yourself and the…
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…
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…