According to the CDC, one in three seniors experiences a fall. Of those that fall, 20 percent have a serious injury, such as a broken bone or head trauma. Therefore, preventing falls in seniors’ homes is of vital importance. Although this is a topic we have discussed in the past, it is important enough to…
Did you know that the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology has deemed the elderly the fastest growing segment of asthma sufferers? In fact, it is not unusual to have elderly asthma patients in Bergen County develop symptoms in their 70s or 80s. Did you know that there is something called Late Onset Asthma?…
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…
Eating is a sensory experience on so many levels. Not only does a good meal nurture our bodies, but it also awakens all of our senses. Beautiful food has amazing visual appeal. The aroma of home cooking literally makes the mouth water. The texture and crunch of food make our taste buds tingle. When mealtime…
As of this writing, no vaccine exists for COVID-19. However, private researchers, universities, and government agencies are working at lightning speed to change this. Thanks to Operation Warp Speed (OWS), we currently have COVID-19 clinical trials underway in different parts of the country. And, according to Anthony Fauci — the director of the National Institute of…
Say No to Standard Nutritional Shakes The Harvard Medical School is suggesting that nutritional drinks provide poor nutrition for seniors. Furthermore, the American Geriatrics Society made a new warning in their Choosing Wisely recommendations against using products such as Boost and Ensure because they are little more than ‘liquid candy’, a label usually ascribed to…
Muscle loss and aging typically go hand in hand. As people age, they naturally suffer a loss of physical muscle and mass. As a result, their muscles weaken and they experience diminished strength. Since the elderly tend to be less physically active and often have poor diets for a variety of reasons, they are more…
According to the World Health Organization, depression is one of the leading causes of disability and disease in advanced economies. Its effects are particularly insidious in the twilight years. The elderly have so much to deal with both physically and emotionally, we can’t blame them for falling prey to depression. As a way to prevail…
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) ranks as the second most common neurodegenerative disease in America (after Alzheimer’s). In all, PD affects about 1% of Americans over age 60, with some 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year. About one million Americans live with PD today. Today, scientists know that some people have a higher genetic susceptibility to PD.…
Did you know that falling poses a serious risk to the elderly? We usually think as chronic illness as the most important area to focus on when caring for the elderly. However, according to an article published by the CDC, over one-quarter of Americans over the age of 65 fall each year, making falling the…