A safe home environment. It’s a must for anyone, but it’s particularly hard for the elderly to obtain. Fortunately, there are a number of different things you can do to ensure your loved ones are safer in their homes on a day to day basis, and these tips on elderproofing can help. A Word of…
Even as COVID-19 cases ebb in many states, seniors with dementia remain at high risk of the disease. Presently, more than 50% of deaths in 14 U.S. states have occurred at nursing homes. And, according to Worldometer, approximately 60% of seniors who succumbed to COVID-19 had underlying health conditions. If your loved one suffers from…
This May, the U.S. government rolled out a new version of its popular MyPlate for senior adults is a daily nutritional guide specifically tailored for the elderly. MyPlate shows a plate divided by food groups. Fruits, vegetables, protein, and other food groups are visually displayed to represent how and what healthy people should be eating daily.…
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) affects almost 5 million Americans, many of whom are seniors. CHF means the heart is unable to pump effectively to deliver blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the body. You may be wondering how non-medical care can help a patient with CHF in Manhattan. There are many benefits, but these seven top…
We wanted to apprise you of the measures we have taken to date to ensure the safety of your loved ones. We at David York Agency take our roles as caregivers and the trust you place in us extremely seriously. As you are probably aware, the segment that is most at risk with respect to…
Home healthcare service is ideal in a number of situations, but many worry about how to pay for it. Often these services are out of pocket expenses. However, given its cost, this is not easy in today’s economy. Fortunately, there are options that could help you pay for the desperately needed home healthcare. Here are…
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…
When seniors become stuck at home because of their age or physical limitations, it is easy for them to become bored and lonely. If you have a friend or a loved one who is cooped up inside this winter, you can help. Lift their spirits and provide some much-needed company by bringing the fun to…
Fact: By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be older than 65 and exercise is crucial to their well-being. The accompanying loss of muscle mass, strength, flexibility and bone lead to a loss of mobility and, therefore, independence. Regular exercise in seniors such as aerobics, strength training as well as balance and flexibility exercises can…
Still Need to Say, “Wash Your Hands!” More than 150 years after the discovery of the germ theory, we are still harping on the directive your mother always screamed at you to do – “wash your hands!” The following Wall Street Journal article, “Why Hospitals Want Patients to Ask Doctors, ‘Have You Washed Your Hands?’”,…