Seniors need to prepare for the holidays just like everyone else. Moreover, their families often need to prepare to host or care for them as well. As always, we want to keep our seniors in Nassau County happy and well cared for over the holidays. To that end, companion care for seniors will come in…
DetailsHoliday time can be a challenge for the elderly and their families. Whether you bring them to be with the extended family or go to be with them because it is hard to take them out of their familiar surroundings, a bit of sensitivity and planning can make the time truly joyous for all concerned.…
DetailsGetting a bone density test isn’t an exciting thing to do, but it’s more important than you may realize. Taking care of their bone health is a vital way to protect your loved one in Staten Island –not only from broken bones, but also from a potential increase in the risk of death. If your…
DetailsHypertension is often called the “silent killer,” because it usually doesn’t cause any symptoms. Although many of Bayside’s elderly may not feel the effects, this condition causes serious damage throughout the body. Having high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure, kidney failure, and more. On top of that, one study…
DetailsIt is that time of year again when we set aside to time to honor and appreciate family caregivers. They are the backbone of homecare in this country with more than half of the elderly and disabled depending on them for care. These caregivers are too often overlooked and taken for granted. We at David…
DetailsMany people have heard the word but are not completely clear on what it is exactly. They know hospice is something that takes place at the end of life, often after a long illness. However, they know little else. Here is a bit of a primer on hospice care for the elderly in Nassau County.…
DetailsIt is that time of year again when we set aside to time to honor and appreciate family caregivers. They are the backbone of homecare in this country with more than half of the elderly and disabled depending on them for care. These caregivers are too often overlooked and taken for granted. We at David York…
DetailsJohns Hopkins Medical Center writes, “Starting rehabilitation as soon as possible after the cause of the stroke is treated is vital in stroke recovery.” In fact, stroke recovery begins 24 hours later. Having a stroke is difficult enough, but afterwards, finding your path forward can be even more complex. Being discharged from the hospital is…
DetailsAbsolutely. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms are known to worsen during times of stress, and we have more than anecdotal evidence to prove it. An analysis of 16 medical studies confirms that stress can exacerbate RA symptoms significantly. And that link is even more profound in individuals who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), like many of our…
DetailsThere are interesting findings in the November 2020 Caregiving study sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC). Some new trends have emerged since the 2015 study. Overall, family caregivers are still viewed as the backbone of care for aged and disabled family members. In fact, they…
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