One of the stressors of caring for elderly parents is the unknown. As your Todt Hill’s loved one’s health needs and living situation change, you will find yourself dealing with new and unexpected issues. It’s impossible to anticipate everything that might happen. However, having the right documents on hand will help you navigate many situations…
Give Thanks to All the Mothers in Your Life by Giving Them the Gift of Health Mothers Day kicks off National Women’s Health Week. The top health concern pertaining to women may surprise you. While we naturally associate women’s health with systems and organs unique to women, it may surprise you that dreaded diseases such…
TAKE THE SURVEY! We often don’t like to face it, but we are all getting older. With age comes the possibility of the loss of independence. With the loss of independence comes the need to rely on others. As tough as that may sound and feel, it should motivate you to start thinking about the…
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…
As we age, aside from the physical limitations we all fear and experience, there is one fear which is overarching – “What is to become of me?” Unfortunately, aging means our strength wanes as does our ability to care for and provide for ourselves. That is why it is so important to plan ahead while…
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive movement disorder. Generally, sufferers lose control over their range of motion which gets worse over time. The good news is that Parkinson’s can be managed and many people live with it for decades in Manhattan and elsewhere. It is important to be on the lookout for Parkinson’s…
The demand for skilled home health aides in New York is at an all-time high. This fact won’t change anytime soon, and as the aging population grows, so will that need. Despite this, many health care agencies fail to value their employees and treat them with the respect they deserve. Although there are many home…
For many, February evokes the image as the month of the heart due to its association with Valentine’s Day. On that day, we focus on the emotional aspects of our hearts. However, it is also American Heart Month where we take stock of our physical heart health. David York Agency has written extensively on heart health relating…
It’s not uncommon for Nassau County seniors to experience more health problems as they age. Many of them also find that they have trouble sleeping. Unfortunately, research suggests that poor sleep habits may contribute more than we thought to health issues. Caregivers with the David York Home Healthcare Agency understand how important it is for…
The holidays are nearly upon us, and this means traveling for many people. While this can be stressful enough when you’re younger, holiday safety is important whether you are traveling to or from Queens with your elderly loved one. Not only are there many different types of viruses out there, but we also need to…