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…
The bathroom has come to be viewed as a retreat – a place for relaxation, solitude and renewal in the home. However, for the elderly and infirm in Brooklyn Heights and elsewhere, it can present formidable barriers to use and may compromise safety when physical abilities begin to fail. However, designing or updating a bathroom…
Here is a checklist you might find handy: Preventing Falls in the Elderly The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2019, over 3 million older adults experienced falls so severe that they needed to visit the emergency room and 34,000 were fatal. It is critical for older adults and their families to…
Suffering a stroke is a cataclysmic event that happens in seconds with almost no warning. You have mere moments to intervene and seek medical care. After that there can be a lengthy and challenging recovery process. Suddenly normal, everyday activities become impossible for the stroke survivor to do alone. Furthermore, living arrangements, too, can create…
Touch is an important part of life. Our well-being is often facilitated by compassionate human contact. However, our modern world overwhelmingly imbues touch with sexual connotations. As such, we have marginalized platonic touch in our daily lives. In this article, we will explore the importance of touch for seniors in Riverdale, NY. The Importance Of…
Music Therapy is becoming increasingly popular for end-of-life care in Manhattan. Twenty years ago, music therapy was just starting to gain popularity. Today, it is growing throughout the nation at a rapid rate. Let’s take a look at why music therapy has become so popular so quickly! What is Music Therapy? The American Association of Music…
At a time when seniors wish to remain independent – and in their own homes – for as long as possible, establishing a support system is essential. The act of caregiving often falls on relatives or close friends, but these caregivers are not always local and long-distance caregiving is on the rise. But how can…
As your loved ones age, their changing physical needs also require a change in their physical environment – their home. Elderproofing a home is a way to make sure a senior’s home is safe and in many cases it requires only slight accommodations and a small investment. A simple, yet effective method is incorporating color…
The number of geriatric medical health caregivers is not keeping pace with the increasing number of older Americans. In addition, there is a lack of adequate training in the field of geriatric medicine as well as an insufficient amount of hands-on clinical experience. While physicians may have experience dealing with senior patients in their practice,…
Aging and losing the ability to perform the day-to-day tasks that once defined us can be a tough pill to swallow. Relinquishing those responsibilities to someone else can be even harder. At David York Agency, we understand that dignity, above all else, is the key to good eldercare. In her novel Unbroken, Laura Hillenbrand wrote,…