Technology is often indispensable to a comfortable retirement. Since the Roomba (iRobot’s autonomous vacuum cleaner) came into existence, companies have introduced ever-more-impressive tech tools to support the senior lifestyle. Today, digital tools are reducing the isolation of seniors who proudly age-in-place. More importantly, newer smart tech tools for seniors are also making it possible to…
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…
Food is so central to our lives. We associate it with celebrating and home. We also need to realize how critical it is to health – now more than ever. The question is what to serve our elderly relatives and guests that suffer from Alzheimer’s and other diseases that promote rather than even jeopardizes their…
They say there’s an app for everything. While millennials lead the way in app use, seniors aren’t far behind in embracing new technology. Today, 78% of Americans between the ages of 50-59 own and use smartphones. What’s more, 55% of Americans above 70 years of age use smartphones regularly. When it comes to healthcare, 62%…
Home should be the safest place on earth. Yet, bathrooms are among the most dangerous spaces at home for seniors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that fall-related deaths increased 30% among seniors between 2007 and 2016 and that a quarter of seniors over 65 experience a fall each year. So, how can…
Research from the National Council on Aging shows that at least 75% of seniors suffer from a chronic health condition. Yet, only 3% of American seniors live in nursing homes. Unquestionably, seniors prefer living at home. That said, choosing the right in-home caregiver in Manhattan is critical to your parent’s health and wellbeing. Below, we…
Geriatric hospital admissions continue to rise at an alarming rate. A new British study confirms that surgery patients are getting older every year. In fact, if things continue in this vein, more than 1.48 million people aged 75 years and older will have had a yearly surgical procedure by 2030. Senior adults are undeniably more…
In 2008, adults aged 65 and older made up just 12% of the population. By 2016, that number grew to 15%. This increase reflects projections that the senior population will grow to over 98 million by 2060. In all, adults 65 and older account for up to 20% of all emergency department visits and 36% of…
Today, more than 30 million caregivers provide unpaid care to an adult aged 50 and older. In itself, caregiving can be a rewarding challenge. Often, however, it exposes age-old rivalries that threaten sibling relationships and family cohesion. The majority of conflicts arise when one or two siblings shoulder most of the caregiving burden, while others…
Consider this: you live in New York City, while your elderly mother lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Each week, you call and coordinate care from more than two thousand miles away. Like many, you’re a long-distance caregiver. Currently, the United States has an estimated 5-7 million of them. But, what does it take to be a…