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A Stranger Asks, “What Do You Do? Do You Work?”

Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care IssuesBy David York AgencyAugust 2, 2016

We are happy to host this guest post from noted disability activist, author, consultant, and blogger Donna Thomson. A stranger asks, “What do you do?”. They really mean, ‘Do you WORK?’. When you reply that you care for a loved one, they look past your shoulder, scanning the room for an escape route. At the…

reducing stress to move an elderly loved one

Reducing Stress For Seniors During A Move by Anita Kamiel, R.N., M.P.S.

Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care Issues, NewsletterBy David York AgencyJuly 27, 2016

We talk a lot about the advantages of having seniors age in place, that is in the home they are comfortable and familiar with. But, sometimes there comes a point when that is not feasible and we must move an elderly loved one. This can often be dramatic for them. A move can be almost…

legal guardianship for elderly

Guardianship and Power of Attorney for Senior Citizens

Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care IssuesBy David York AgencyJuly 22, 2016

A Frightening Aspect of Aging What would happen to you if you reached a stage in life where you were no longer able to make decisions about yourself? Your healthcare?  What would become of you?  Even if you have loved ones, do you trust all of them to make the kinds of decisions you would…

mild cognitive impairment

Is that Memory Slip More Serious? Mild Cognitive Impairment

Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care IssuesBy David York AgencyJune 23, 2016

Memory slips – they seem like a common part of aging, but they can also be a sign of something fairly serious, including Alzheimer’s or even dementia. How can you tell the difference? What’s normal and when should you be concerned? Those smaller slips are often called Mild Cognitive Impairment, or MCI. AgingCare.com recently posted…

caregiver-stress

4 Ways to Cope with Caregiver Stress

Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care IssuesBy David York AgencyJune 21, 2016

Even if you only provide care for a loved one on a part-time basis, you know that the undertaking can be stressful. Strategies for coping with caregiver stress early on are essential. You need to find time to rest and nurture yourself or you may find yourself facing both emotional and physical side effects of…

aging-in-place with a caregiver for your loved one

Benefits of Aging-in-Place by: Max Gottlieb

Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care IssuesBy David York AgencyMay 31, 2016

As seniors age, they and their families are faced with the difficult question of how to provide the best care. The necessary level of care depends on the situation, but aging-in-place is becoming more feasible due to a combination of factors. There are constant medical advancements, people are living healthier lifestyles, and people are retiring…

aromas and the brain

Quickest Way to the Heart Is Through the…Nose?

Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care IssuesBy David York AgencyMay 24, 2016

The scent of chimney smoke on an autumn night, a pot roast on the stove, Sunday gravy, fresh-mown grass, baking bread. By reading these words and recalling these smells, we experience the powerful connection between aromas and the brain. Chances are the mere act of reading about these familiar smells evoked memories and emotions. Smell…

The Importance of Elderly Friendships

Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care IssuesBy David York AgencyMay 17, 2016

It’s easy to make friends and continue social relationships early in life and into our middle years, but, after retirement, after our children have moved out and our friends either move away or pass on, it becomes much harder. Many seniors have the additional hurdle of being physically unable to leave their homes to interact…

Adjusting to a Home Health Aide

Overcoming the Challenges of Adjusting to a Home Health Aide

Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care IssuesBy David York AgencyMay 12, 2016

It has been said that if you have your health, you have everything. When that is no longer the case, and one is unable to care for oneself, we may need to seek outside assistance. Many elderly adults find themselves in a position that requires choosing to leave their home to become a resident in…

Tackling Technology with the Elderly

Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care IssuesBy David York AgencyApril 7, 2016

Technology + Seniors ≠ Oil + Water For many seniors, learning how to use a new form of technology can be intimidating. A lot has changed since they were in their prime learning years. As such, many elderly individuals resist using technology at all. If your loved one is apprehensive about incorporating technology into their life,…

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