Home Care for Patients with Chronic Lung Disease

Providing Care and Support for Patients with Acute and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases

Lung diseases are some of the most common afflictions and can be life threatening. According to the CDC, chronic lower respiratory diseases are the third most common cause of death among people 65 and older. These lung disorders cause breathing problems that can prevent the body from getting life sustaining oxygen. Unfortunately, it seems that the presence of lung diseases in women seems to be on the rise.

Lung diseases include:

The treatments for lung disease are as far reaching and varied as the list of ailments it includes. Doctors who specialize in their treatment will prescribe the correct course of treatment.

Some of these diseases may be unavoidable, but there are things you can do to prevent some forms of lung disease. These include:

Caregivers for Individuals with Chronic Lung Diseases

More and more pulmonary 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 care to the patient with any lung disease. They are monitored by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who understand how to treat these specific symptoms and improve the quality 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 Patients with Lung Diseases

Serving Our Clients for the Last 40 Years

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.