Family Caregiver Role Growing in Queens According to the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP, family caregiving jumped significantly from 2015 to 2020 and it does not seem like the trend is turning around anytime soon. Now, over 41 million Americans are caring for loved ones. That’s a 16.8% jump in just 5 years.…
We are all shocked when we see heart wrenching images of elder abuse that are reported in the media. Unfortunately, those are just the tip of the iceberg. Tragically, this occurs many thousands more times to adults over 60 than hits the newsstands. In general, research suggests that 1 in 10 elders experience some form…
Aging at home, also known as Aging in Place, is obviously more desirable than moving to assisted living. In fact, the AARP reports that 90% of seniors plan to age at home. However, there are many factors to consider. There is the physical environment as well as the living independently aspect. Modifying the physical environment…
Unfortunately, aging comes with a great deal of loss and that includes hearing loss. In fact, one-third of all older Americans suffer from this condition. On World Hearing Day it is a good idea to look at the issue of hearing loss in Brooklyn seniors including testing, treatments, and prevention. Fast Facts Did you know…
If it is not stressful and harrowing enough when your loved one has to undergo a hospital stay, bringing them home presents a whole other set of challenges. Once they are stable enough to be released, the healing is usually far from over. You will need to make sure that there are supports and plans…
There are many misconceptions when it comes to heart disease. Many people mistakenly believe that heart disease means a quick death. This is somewhat surprising since it is a fairly common ailment. Moreover, they think that most people suffer a major cardiac event precipitating a rapid death, usually with no preliminary symptoms. Even with recent…
Some people find the process of choosing a Home Healthcare Agency to be overwhelming and fraught with emotion. Dealing with the reality that you or a loved one is in declining health is naturally a stressful, sometimes heartbreaking, time. The right agency and healthcare professional understands that and can help ease the process. Of course, it is…
Exercise is for EVERYONE at EVERY AGE and at EVERY LEVEL Helpful Videos Below Exercise is something we ordinarily associate with young people in sweatpants along with wristbands and headbands to absorb the sweat from an intense workout. However, we need to change our thinking a bit. Every person, no matter their age or health…
Senior Exercise The aging process doesn’t mean you should give up on exercise. In reality, it is just as important to work toward fitness now, as it was in your teens. A study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has found that too few people over 50 participate in regular physical activity. More than a…
Hypertension is often called the “silent killer,” because it usually doesn’t cause any symptoms. Although many of Bayside’s elderly may not feel the effects, this condition causes serious damage throughout the body. Having high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure, kidney failure, and more. On top of that, one study…