Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition that’s also sometimes classified as a movement disorder. Basically, the degeneration of neurons (brain cells) is accompanied by tremors, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), and postural instability. Thus, intensive research focuses on reducing these physical challenges. Meanwhile, other research efforts address the wide array of non-movement problems — from…
Even as COVID-19 cases ebb in many states, seniors with dementia remain at high risk of the disease. Presently, more than 50% of deaths in 14 U.S. states have occurred at nursing homes. And, according to Worldometer, approximately 60% of seniors who succumbed to COVID-19 had underlying health conditions. If your loved one suffers from…
Technology 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 in Verona are also making it…
We 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…
Must we say it at this point? It is abundantly clear that a proper diet is essential to good health for the elderly in Secaucus. 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…
Many people think that they need to wait until they’re no longer able to take care of an aging loved one before they consider hiring an in-home health care provider. Fortunately, that’s not the case! There are many reasons not to postpone finding a compassionate caregiver for your loved one. Improve Relationships by Preventing Burnout…
The holidays are here, and celebration is in the air. For many Livingston 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 of melancholy…
Diabetes affects a disproportionate number of older adults—approximately 25% of Americans aged 60 and over. In the United States, our growing aging demographic is clearly one of the drivers of the diabetes epidemic. Another less known condition, prediabetes, is even more common and affects an estimated 50 percent of Americans over 65. Fortunately, there are…
Although aches and pains are a natural part of aging, chronic pain can lower one’s quality of life. Today, many people rely on opioids to manage their pain. There’s a downside, however: patients can become addicted to their painkillers. The CDC reports that prescription opioids are now involved in 66.4% of drug overdose fatalities. Meanwhile, the…
Managing Diabetes There has long been a controversy in managing diabetes as to whether it is better to eat two large meals or six small meals over the course of a day. There are experts that come down on either side of the issue. Also, some believe it doesn’t make much of a difference. There…