Like other home health care providers nationwide, David York Agency has seen an increased demand for its services. Indeed, the COVID-19 crisis has put into sharp focus the advantages of in-home care services. According to a CDC study, the rapid transmission of COVID-19 poses a special challenge for LTCF (long-term care facilities). Why? Asymptomatic or…
DetailsAs April Stroke Awareness month closes, we wanted to bring you some important information regarding stroke victims. Trouble swallowing (dysphagia) is very common after a stroke. It’s undoubtedly a dangerous condition, as it can lead to acute problems such as malnutrition and dehydration. Dysphagia after stroke also makes patients more vulnerable to chest infections like…
DetailsTechnology 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…
DetailsWe 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…
DetailsHome healthcare service is ideal in a number of situations, but many worry about how to pay for it. Often these services are out of pocket expenses. However, given its cost, this is not easy in today’s economy. Fortunately, there are options that could help you pay for the desperately needed home healthcare. Here are…
DetailsIt may seem basic and obvious, but a proper diet is essential to good health for the elderly. According to the National Institutes of Health, healthy eating habits and eating a well-planned, balanced mix of foods everyday may very well reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, some kinds of…
DetailsWhen seniors become stuck at home because of their age or physical limitations, it is easy for them to become bored and lonely. If you have a friend or a loved one who is cooped up inside this winter, you can help. Lift their spirits and provide some much-needed company by bringing the fun to…
DetailsIt’s never too early to start planning for your golden years; in fact, the best time to plan is well before you actually need care. Eldercare planning is a necessity, and preparing for your future is simple if you know the steps. The process can help you create a strategy that ensures you live the…
DetailsFact: By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be older than 65 and exercise is crucial to their well-being. The accompanying loss of muscle mass, strength, flexibility and bone lead to a loss of mobility and, therefore, independence. Regular exercise in seniors such as aerobics, strength training as well as balance and flexibility exercises can…
DetailsStill Need to Say, “Wash Your Hands!” More than 150 years after the discovery of the germ theory, we are still harping on the directive your mother always screamed at you to do – “wash your hands!” The following Wall Street Journal article, “Why Hospitals Want Patients to Ask Doctors, ‘Have You Washed Your Hands?’”,…
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