Specialized Caregivers for Arthritis Patients

Home Health Care Services for Arthritis Sufferers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and Nassau County.

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints with the most common symptom being joint pain and stiffness. Unfortunately, the symptoms worsen with age, but injury and infection can promote their onset as well. Symptoms can include swollen joints that are tender, swollen and/or stiff. You may experience difficulty moving and doing everyday tasks. The symptoms can come and go for a period of time until the damage to the joints really set in.

The CDC reports that over 54 million adults in the US have been diagnosed with some kind of arthritis and over 23 million of them have had to diminish their activity because of it. It is most common among those 65 and older, but it can hit at any age, including children. It is the second most common chronic condition in the elderly and can be the result of a years long process.

The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage between the bones breaks down which can result in bone friction, pain and restricted movement. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks the lining of the joint capsule where the synovial membrane becomes swollen and is inflamed. In this instance, the cartilage and bone is destroyed. Arthritis can be the cause for 200 rheumatic diseases, but the more commonly known conditions include lupus, gout and fibromyalgia.

Treatments for arthritis focus on a reduction of symptoms in terms of pain management and minimizing joint damage. Doctors recommend physical therapy, warm water therapy and occupational therapy in addition to medications to manage the arthritis patient. Increased physical activity has been shown to reduce symptoms as well as improve function and mental health. Sometimes joint replacement surgery is recommended in tandem with intensive rehabilitative therapy.

Here are some tips for those with arthritis:

Providing In-Home Care for New York Residents with Debilitating Arthritis Conditions

More and more arthritis patients are opting for care in the comfortable surroundings of their home. This is especially the case for the elderly who are often too frail to be moved successfully. David York Agency in-home care providers are able to focus specifically on providing relief involved with arthritis care. They are monitored by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who understand how to treat the specific symptoms of Alzheimer’s and improve the quality of the remaining years of life.

When home healthcare becomes necessary, David York Agency provides skilled home health aide services for the elderly and infirm in their home. A nurse is always available and would be happy to discuss your case with you.

No matter what level of service you need, we’re available twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. Sometimes the cost of the services can be covered by private medical insurance or Medicare depending on the physician’s orders. Often long term care insurance will pay for a home health aide when the patient is unable to perform activities of daily living.

In-Home Assistance for Arthritis Patients in New York City

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When you are faced with the challenge of finding the best in-home care provider to help care for the emotional and physical well-being of someone you love, maybe your mom or dad, you will want to be confident that you are making the right choice.

At David York Home Healthcare Agency, extraordinary service is what sets us apart from other companies who provide in home health care services. Whatever your care needs, we are there for you, always striving to exceed your expectations.

We provide our home care, senior care, dementia care and specialized in-home care services throughout the New York metro area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Pelham Parkway, Forest Hills, Riverdale, Jamaica Estates, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Heights, Bayside, Todt Hill, Briarwood and Nassau County. For a complete list of areas where we provide in-home care and support services for seniors, elderly adults and people of all ages, please visit our Service Areas page.