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So often, when crisis hits, a family can be caught unawares by this emergency situation. Adult children are blindsided by not knowing where to find critical & essential documents necessary for deciding on the care for their elderly parents and they feel handcuffed by not having access to important assets or documents that are needed. However, it is…
DetailsAs caregivers, we get so caught up in other people that we often find it strange and difficult to make time for ourselves. A number of years ago, I resolved to not let that happen. With my empty nest, there was no reason why I could not embark on that exercise program I, like so…
DetailsI have decided to focus this latest issue of the David York Agency Newsletter on the elderly and social media. Given this past winter, we in New York can all testify to the advantages to the elderly of connecting with others from the convenience and safety of their own homes. Many might think that social media is the exclusive…
Detailsby Rebecca Adams My granddaughter wrote a wonderful piece for The Huffington Post where she is the Family & Relationships writer (why not brag) that was so poignant that I thought I would share it with you. It wasn’t until I took the shovel in my hands and scooped up wet dirt myself that I realized how powerful the Jewish burial…
DetailsAs most of you are already aware, Ruth Strand, a founding partner of David York Agency, passed away 3 months ago. I wanted to collect my thoughts before making a formal announcement. Rest assured, since Ruth retired two years ago, her passing has no effect on the day-to-day service received from our agency. It is, however, a point in…
DetailsDehydration is one of the more common results of heat exhaustion and the one people are most familiar with and guard against. Simply put, it occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in. This throws the body into a state of imbalance which, if left untreated, could lead to death. Causes of…
DetailsWith the heat we are now facing, I thought it would be a good idea to refresh our knowledge with respect to heat exhaustion, heat stroke and dehydration. It is so important to keep a close eye on our loved ones, young or old, to ensure that they are comfortable and hydrated. These conditions are…
DetailsAlthough we like to think of the holidays as a joyous time of year, not everyone feels that way. It can be a depressing and lonely time for seniors—especially for seniors who are separated from their loved ones. In addition, some seniors might be reminded of lost friends or family members or for the…
DetailsI am proud to send you my latest blog entry at the Huffington Post, “Hiring A Geriatric Care Manager”. It speaks of the role and advantages of hiring a Geriatric Care Manager to assist in the caregiving of an older loved one. I hope you will find it informative and/or useful. Feel free to forward…
DetailsEver since I read this article about a bingo controversy at a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), the issues surrounding it have been rolling around in my brain. Just in case you are not aware, a CCRC is a retirement housing option that offers various options from independent living to assisted living to nursing home…
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David York Agency fully understands that the elderly is most at risk with respect to the coronavirus (Covid-19). As such, we have put comprehensive measures in place to ensure the safety of your loved ones.
To protect our clients:
1 – We have extra in-service training for our home health aides on how to care for patients during this epidemic.
2 – We have instructed our aides not to take clients into crowded places.
3 – We have continued to emphasize the important of good hygiene in the elderly and re-emphasized the critical need for extra hand washing.
4 – We have instructed aides to be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of the virus in their clients.
5 – We have stressed the need to keep the nutrition of the client up at this critical juncture.
6 – We have provided masks, gloves, hand sanitizers, aprons, and faces shields to all aides as needed.
7 – We have told all our aides to be in touch with our office if they notice ANY changes in behavior or condition of the client.
With respect to the aides,
1 – We have stressed the importance of their personal hygiene as well. They also must be meticulous with their own cleanliness including proper hand washing techniques as well as when to wash hands or sanitize.
2 – They have been instructed to take their own temperature at the beginning and end of every shift
3 – We are in constant touch with our aides to inquire about their own signs and symptoms. Just as in our clients, they must be aware of an increased temperature, shortness of breath, sore throat, weakness or fatigue, or a loss or decease of appetite.
4 – If a situation should arise where there is any question at all as to their status with respect to the virus, we will take them off the case and replace them immediately.
Virtual Visits provide secure video-conferencing and reduce the risk of client and staff exposure to COVID-19. We connect with our clients on a smartphone, tablet, or computer to perform wellness checks, answer questions, and share guidance.
David York Agency is up to date on the recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on a constant basis.
