Unfortunately, emergency situations are that much more scary without the proper planning. Adult children who need to take charge are blindsided by not knowing where to find critical and essential documents necessary in order to decide on care for their elderly parents. Moreover, they feel handcuffed by not having access to important assets or documents…
The winter months are a difficult time for the elderly. The usual stresses of making trips to the grocery and eating healthily, getting to appointments, visiting with friends and family, and avoiding slips and falls become intensified as the weather and road conditions worsen. Ensuring the health of your aging loved one during this time…
We are often so consumed with the symptoms and treatments of the diseases endemic to the elderly that we fail to see how a simple fall can have catastrophic effects. These falls can lead to disabling conditions, extended hospital stays and even death. To the elderly, commonplace activities like walking, shopping and socializing become dreaded…
When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, we really can’t overstate the importance of early diagnosis. As we all know, early detection of Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms actually appear can be of great value. Unfortunately, researchers have struggled to find a reliable method of doing so — until now. It is important to understand how to detect Alzheimer’s…
Alzheimer’s Disease Blood Test There is exciting news in the field of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research with the advent of a new blood test. This Alzheimer’s disease blood test can determine the presence of a key marker, brain amyloidosis. AD is associated with the buildup of amyloid proteins in the brain, as well as other…
It is difficult to accept that a senior adult in your life is no longer able to perform the same tasks they once could on their own. You may have started noticing small signs that have raised concerns. At first, you may have even turned a blind eye, but when those signs become more frequent…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extreme heat causes an average of 658 deaths per year in the United States. That’s more than many natural disasters in this country! No one is more at risk from heat exhaustion and heat stroke than the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions. It is…
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…
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?…