Vision Loss & Cognitive Decline in Seniors

Home Health Care Services for Seniors with Vision Loss & Cognitive Decline in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and Nassau County.

in home care for hearing and vision impaired seniors new york city It’s not uncommon for seniors to experience hearing and vision loss. Sadly, these changes can cause both physical and emotional hardships. They may feel a loss of independence, an inability to do the things they love and a disconnect from the world around them. Beyond these discomforts, with the loss of vision and hearing, they may experience cognitive decline.

Studies on the relationship between vision loss and cognitive decline find that loss of vision is associated with poor cognitive function. Furthermore, untreated poor vision is associated with cognitive decline and it has been found that cognitive function can be improved if vision problems are treated. Regular visits with your ophthalmologist can lead to improvement and help prevent deterioration.

Studies show that hearing loss is associated with accelerated cognitive decline. In fact, adults with hearing loss will experience cognitive decline 30-40% faster than those with normal hearing. Unfortunately, almost two-thirds of adults over the age of 70 have hearing loss, yet they remain significantly undertreated. With hearing aids being affordable and accessible, hearing again is possible with treatment.

There are a few reasons this may happen:

Hearing-impaired people tend to become isolated and lack stimulation.
Hearing loss causes brain atrophy that affects memory and thinking.
The brain has to work harder to understand muffled or distorted speech.

Cognitive decline is a problem for seniors, but now that we know the causes we can help prevent deterioration. With this information, our elderly loved ones can live fuller lives and tackle future health problems.

Cognitive decline in seniors does not need to be a continuing trend. With the help of trained healthcare professionals your loved ones can learn more about their wellbeing and fight the problems that come with age. Knowledge and proper care are the keys to living a better life.

Providing In-Home Care for New York City Seniors with Vision and Hearing Loss

More and more senior patients are opting for ending their lives in the comfortable surroundings of their home since the elderly 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 vision and hearing loss. 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 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 Seniors with Vision and Hearing Problems in New York City

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.

Complimentary Care Needs Evaluation

Making the decision about in-home care for a loved one is never easy, but finding the right answers can help you feel more comfortable with the options available and confident in your final decision. That’s why David York Home Healthcare Agency provides prospective clients and their families with a complimentary, no obligation in home care needs assessment.

In our meeting, we will thoroughly discuss your care needs and work with you or your loved one to determine how best to meet your requirements. After evaluating your home care goals we will have a better understanding of your loved ones physical, emotional and cognitive needs and will work with you to create a personalized plan of care.

FREE CARE NEEDS EVALUATION

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