Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) may sound like the same thing as a heart attack, but the only similarity between them is that they both affect the heart. A heart attack is caused by a blockage in the blood flow to the heart. SCA, on the other hand, affects the electrical impulses that cause the heart…
DetailsA difficult and heart wrenching issue: Mental Illness. We often feel helpless when confronted with this reality. How do we even begin to tackle this? First, let’s start with understanding what this is. Then we can examine mental illness in the elderly. The Mayo Clinic defines mental illness as: “Mental illness, also called…
DetailsMany people struggled with their mental health during the pandemic. Lockdowns, isolation, and uncertainty about the future left a number of people struggling with depression. Seniors in Brooklyn were no exception to this problem, and they faced some unique issues that made their situation even more difficult than most. However, the mental health in seniors…
DetailsElderly falls is serious business. Professionals dealing with the geriatric population are well aware of this. I have written newsletters about this in the past, but during this year’s Falls Prevention Awareness Week, I feel it is worthwhile to present the data and review the recommendations for falls prevention again. That is the subject of…
DetailsAn effective exercise plan has a positive impact on elderly people’s strength, flexibility, endurance, and even their emotional health. With a little planning, you can help your loved one living in the Bronx develop a routine that will keep them healthy and happy. Here are some tips to help you get started. An Exercise Plan…
DetailsDepression affects people of all ages and does not care whether you are 18 or 80. However, many do not realize how many seniors struggle with depression. Unfortunately, signs of elderly depression are frequently attributed to other conditions such as dementia. Furthermore, the isolation that comes with aging often means that not as many people…
DetailsThe terms heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest are used interchangeably, but they are not the same. There are significant differences between the two. It is important to know the difference for proper treatment and care. Seniors and their loved ones in Brooklyn Heights as well as other areas need to be educated about the…
Details. Many adult children start to worry about their aging parents. They see them struggling as they get on in years and believe they would be better off with help. Eldercare planning is a difficult subject to broach (especially with seniors who are resistant to such discussions see our post on the subject), but it’s also…
DetailsElderly Dehydration: This quiz will help you know the facts! CLICK HERE: We talk about dehydration a lot, but do we really know what that means? This is absolutely critical when we talk about elderly dehydration. To that end, here is a handy quiz from medicinenet.com to see just how much you really know about hydration,…
DetailsPeople often think of long-term care insurance like most other ‘optional’ insurances: “I’m perfectly healthy. I don’t need it!” or “I’ll buy it when I get older and really need it.” Of all the misconceptions about long-term care insurance, the “I’ll get it when I really need it,” mindset is probably the most damaging. Thinking…
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