When your senior loved one seems like they can no longer manage on their own, decisions need to be made. Do we call in help so that mom or dad is not alone? What kind of help? What is home healthcare services? What is a home health aide? Should you move forward with licensed in homecare…
Frankly, I am quite sympathetic to the seniors. They have enjoyed a lifetime of independence. They have every right in the world to keep that independence for as long as humanly possible. We must support senior independence in every way we can! It is so important to avoid the common pitfall of infantilizing them in…
Aging in place means growing old in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of your own home. Growing old in the comfortable surroundings of your home is valued more now than ever before. Research shows that moving the elderly during their frail senior years can prove to be fatally traumatic. As such, it’s critical for your…
Elderly Alcohol Abuse Alcohol abuse is the most common form of substance abuse in the elderly. Furthermore, it is on the rise among this age group. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, new data was gleaned from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The study reported that about 20% of…
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…
There is an expression, “I’m not old, I’m just well-seasoned.” One of the tricks of reaching a ripe old age healthfully is to make sure you diet is well seasoned as well! Among many seniors, elderly nutrition is compromised. However, truly good nutrition is the exact opposite of what many elderly individuals want or get.…
Choosing a Home Healthcare Agency When it comes to choosing the right Home Healthcare Agency for you or your loved one, it can sometimes feel like a daunting and emotionally charged task. But, it does not have to. If you have the right questions to ask, the answers will lead you to the right agency.…
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…
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…
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month. It might surprise you that about 1 million people in the U.S. and 10 million people worlwide are currently living with Parkinson’s disease. While most are diagnosed after age 50, about 10% are diagnosed younger with early Onset (or Young Onset) Parkinson’s disease. This all means that someone you…