People often think of long-term care insurance like most other ‘optional’ insurances: “I’m perfectly healthy. I don’t need it!” or “I’ll buy it when I get older and really need it.” Of all the misconceptions about long-term care insurance, the “I’ll get it when I really need it,” mindset is probably the most damaging. Thinking…
It may seem basic and obvious, but a proper diet is essential to good health for the elderly. According to the National Institutes of Health, healthy eating habits and eating a well-planned, balanced mix of foods everyday may very well reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, some kinds of…
A group of researchers from Lancaster University has made a groundbreaking discovery. A drug used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes could likewise reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients. Accordingly, the scientists treated transgenic mice with liraglutide. This injectable drug, also known as Victoza, can control glucose levels in Type 2 diabetic patients. However,…
Dementia is a cruel disease. The often slow descent into irreversible mental decline is horrific and traumatizing. Challenges abound at every stage, and not surprisingly, caregivers are at the forefront of the battle. To make matters worse, there’s no known cure for Alzheimer’s. For caregivers, hope often proves elusive. Fortunately, there are many books on…
How to choose a home healthcare agency? The task may seem overwhelming! We can help. The key is to find the one that is most meticulous about the home health aides it sends out to their clients’ homes. David York Agency takes every step imaginable before hiring a home health aide. We maintain the highest…
Many find in the final months with a parent that the roles suddenly reverse. Taking care of an aging parent can be jarring. Instinctively we feel it’s not how it is supposed to be. Parents take care of us! Through it all, it’s important to remember that we are dealing with the person who raised…
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…
Today, there is an unfortunate epidemic that is affecting the elderly. This problem is the result of biases, misconceptions, and assumptions. We refer to it as “ageism in medicine.” Consider this: a doctor tells a 75-year-old woman to ignore her back pain because aches and pains is a “normal” part of aging. Miles away, a…
Just as patients were steered clear of using hospitals for certain surgeries in an effort to cut costs, that same impetus is forcing people out of their alternative, cost saving surgical facilities, way too soon as well. Today’s trend of using these facilities instead of hospitals for surgery should set off warning messages. With inadequate…
People over 65 need to take special care to reduce their chances of contracting foodborne illness (i.e. food poisoning). Fortunately, home health aides for senior citizens can help. Home health aides can prevent food poisoning in seniors in Brooklyn Heights. Generally, food in the U.S. is usually very safe. However, food that has started to…