November is National Family Caregivers Month and we at David York Agency are proud to honor the more than 15 million Americans who care for precious friends and beloved family members. Caregiving is one of the toughest jobs there is, Those who watch our friends and family as caregivers can often tell when own loved…
DetailsAccording to the American Lung Association, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema – is a chronic lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is also the third leading cause of death in the United States. Sufferers of COPD compare breathing to pinching your nose while sucking air through…
DetailsIf you have Elderly Onset Lupus, you know the challenges of managing this disease and how important having a good support system is. Watching for triggers and symptoms gives patients and caregivers better control over the disease. Monitoring the disease with regular check-ups is important. Open and honest communication with family, caregivers, and home health…
DetailsOur sight diminishes with age, which naturally has an impact on our quality of life and our ability to live independently. According to the CDC, 20.5 million Americans over the age of 40 suffer from cataracts. The good news is that cataracts disease is treatable with cataract surgery. With a little help, continuing to live…
DetailsHoliday Issue December 2016 Vol. 3 No. 9 We’ll be here to service you throughout the holidays & when you get back. As we approach this holiday season, it is important to remember those who cared for us when we needed them. Bringing joy to…
DetailsThanksgiving Day Issue November 2016 Vol. 3 No. 8 As we head out for our respective Thanksgiving Weekend activities and feasts, I wanted to stop and give thanks to all our colleagues and clients who have made this past year so wonderful. It is truly…
DetailsLabor Day Issue Home Healthcare Newsletter Summer’s End 2016 …
DetailsCaregiver Stress is Real Caregivers experience stress just as frequently as anyone else. Unfortunately, they are often dismiss it. It’s assumed that caregiver stress is an expectation that comes with the job. People feel that the stress should be tolerated, like learning to cope with long, boring commutes. Caregiver Stress Has Medical Consequences In fact, caregiver…
DetailshealthAgeism & Age-Related Myths Pose Danger to Seniors When seniors subscribe to the following myths regarding elderly ageism, seeking the medical help they need can suffer. These myths and pitfalls include thoughts such as: “It’s too late to change my lifestyle” “Lifelong damage is irreversible” “This pain is a result of my age” “I don’t…
DetailsOne-quarter of patients who regularly take prescription medications are over 65. However, clinical trials severely underrepresent this age group. Unfortunately, this is no oversight. Ageism in clinical trials is an unfortunate reality. The International Longevity Center reports that people over the age of 75 are “explicitly excluded” from participating in 40% of clinical trials. These…
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