According to the Pew Research Center, most seniors in the United States, Italy, and Germany live independently. This means that many seniors don’t share the same living space as their grown children. Yet, in all three countries, family members provide most of the assistance seniors receive. Such assistance can include help with housework, home repairs,…
Progress in understanding and treating geriatric heart disease continues daily. However, such advances appear to be small in scope. What we call “breakthroughs” are relatively less common. Many recent advances, for example, have focused on areas like genetics, treatment options, and the personalized care and treatment of patients in Morris County. First, a clarification. “Heart…
Clinical research continues to yield valuable new insights into geriatric depression, especially in relation to symptoms and memory function. Essentially, geriatric depression is a major depressive disorder (MDD) in seniors. Its symptoms, the response to treatment, and the diagnosis can differ, depending on the patient. That conclusion is confirmed by four recent studies discussed below.…
So often, the very word “stroke” is uttered with a grim shake of the head, an acknowledgment that life as a stroke “victim” comes with profound challenges. That’s understandable. Stroke is not only unpredictable but symptoms can also occur without prior warning. In turn, this complicates stroke rehabilitation for seniors in Berkeley Heights. According to…
The COVID-19 crisis has affected the healthcare system in very significant ways. Patients with chronic health conditions are of the most urgent concern. Seniors have the highest incidence of many chronic diseases. In addition, they are the most at-risk population for COVID-19. CDC guidelines advise seniors to remain at home and avoid settings that increase…
There are a number of treatments for geriatric diabetes for seniors in Verona, NJ. In Part One, we looked at the types of diabetes, changing treatment concepts, and directions for treatment. Here, we look at specific categories of medications, non-pharmacologic therapies, as well as on-demand insulin injections. Categories of Medication to Treat Geriatric Diabetes Metformin,…
We are making progress in the treatment of geriatric diabetes for seniors in Springfield, NJ all the time. In recent decades, new treatments for geriatric diabetes have emerged. They include dozens of new medications as well as non-pharmacologic therapies. In this two-part post, we’ll look at the range of new treatments and their associated benefits.…
For many seniors, COVID-19 has led to a new level of financial awareness. As a high-risk group, seniors have been forced to comply with strict quarantine orders, leaving them fewer opportunities for social interaction and more time to think (and worry) about money. Our team at David York Agency understands the intersection between COVID-19 and…
Sheltering-at-home is one of the best ways to keep seniors safe during this trying time. Still, long periods at home can lead to boredom and resentment. And, experts warn that continued isolation can lead to heightened feelings of loneliness and negative mental health consequences. So, we’ve compiled a list of shelter-at-home activities for seniors to…
For seniors, the single most frequent cause of death is cardiovascular disease. In this age group, the disease causes considerable suffering and disability. Although geriatric heart disease treatments continue to improve, the rapid increase in our aging population presents many public health challenges. It’s important, however, to distinguish between heart disease (conditions affecting the heart)…