As 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…
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?’”,…
DetailsFood 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…
DetailsThe holidays are here, and celebration is in the air. For many Brooklyn New York seniors, however, the holiday season is a time of anxiety, discontent, and sadness. They see few reasons to smile. Perhaps, they’ve lost special friends from childhood days. They may even be experiencing significant life changes. Whatever the reason, persistent feelings…
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