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Mothers & Caregivers
Caregiver Mothers Mother’s Day is approaching and May is Older Americans month. With this is mind, I started thinking about caregivers at the beginning and at the end of life, for those young and old. People most often associate caregiving with the harried young mother who has no time to shower or get dressed as…
How Much Does 24/7 In-Home Care Cost Per Month?
When we think about providing outside care for our senior loved ones, the elephant in the room is always cost. We love them and, of course, want the best for them. However, the blaring question is what the dollars and cents are. We want to provide the highest quality 24/7 in-home care and a high…
Post-Holiday Depression in the Elderly
The holidays are over and the new year has begun. While there is a lot of information about holiday blues, there is also a similar issue with post-holiday depression. Everyone has returned home after many fun-filled days of presents and fabulous meals. With the family holiday visits a thing of the past, many elderly may…
Benefits of Companion Care for Your Elderly Loved One
As our loved ones age, their needs can change in ways that don’t always fit neatly into the categories of independent living or needing full-time care. Often, elderly individuals may not require assistance with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, or eating, but they might still enjoy benefits from companion care.…
GORGEOUS GRANDMA DAY!! FANTASTIC IDEAS FOR CELEBRATING!
!I could not resist marking this day celebrated every year on July 23 – GORGEOUS GRANDMA DAY!! The origin stems from Alice Solomon who graduated from Wellesley College at the age of 50-years-old in 1984. She felt that society viewed women of her age and older as irrelevant and less than useful. She decided it…
June: Alzheimer’s Disease & Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s disease is a tragic scourge that affects more than 6 million Americans and is the more common form of dementia. Each year we see more and more cases where family members lovingly care for their relative with Alzheimer’s as best they can. However, as the disease…
7 Fun and Pampering Outings for You & Grandma or Grandpa in New York City
Planning fun and pampering outings with seniors such as grandma or grandpa in New York City is a wonderful way to spend quality time together and create lasting memories. They may be old; they may be less robust, but their essential personality remains. Take advantage of the time you have with them and plan a…
May is Older Americans Month
May has been designated Older Americans Month by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), a government agency dedicated to enabling all people regardless of their age or disability to live independently and in their own communities. ALIGNED CORE BELIEFS That mission is completely consonant with our agency’s values which has always included these core beliefs:…
David York Agency: Essential Services Offered to the Elderly
Home Health Aides and Companions provide essential services offered that enable the elderly to age at home. Personal Assistance/Home Health Aides When a senior begins having trouble performing the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), it is time to consider help. These ADLs are all the personal care chores that the patient can no longer manage…