by Jennifer Benjamin | Nov 12, 2018 | Alzheimer's, Caregiver in Huntington NY, Elder Care in Huntington NY, Elderly Care in Huntington NY, Home Care in Huntington NY, Home Care in Long Island NY, Home Care Services in Huntington NY, Homecare in Huntington NY, Senior Care Tips, Senior Communication, Senior Health
Alzheimer’s Disease gradually impairs the person’s ability to communicate. People with dementia have more difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, as well as more trouble understanding others. Here are some tips to help in communication and understanding: •...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Mar 28, 2018 | Caregiver in Islip NY, Elder Care in Islip NY, Homecare in Islip NY, Senior Care Tips, Senior Kitchen Safety, Senior Safety
Most people regard kitchens as the heart of the home, but they can also be dangerous rooms for your aging adult. Here are some steps you can take to make the kitchen safer for your senior. Appliances Have Special Needs The kitchen is full of appliances...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Mar 15, 2018 | Caregiver in Garden City NY, Elder Care in Garden City NY, Home Care Services in Garden City NY, Senior Care Tips, Senior Doctor Visits, Senior Health
Many aging adults don’t want to go to the doctor. Maybe they’ve had bad experiences with doctors or they’re afraid of what they might hear, but if your senior won’t go, you need a structured approach to the problem. Talk about it...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Jan 25, 2018 | Elderly Care in Plainview NY, Home Care in Plainview NY, Senior Care Tips
Elderly care means looking out for an aging relative in every aspect of their lives. When an elderly loved one experiences problems with their balance, it can lead to some serious problems with walking. Other factors can contribute to an aging adult that isn’t very...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Nov 10, 2017 | Elderly Care in Smithtown NY, Meal Preparation, Senior Care Tips
The whole process of preparing and eating meals can take a lot more mental and physical energy than you realize until it becomes too difficult for your aging adult. Here are some ways to deal with that problem for her. Rotate Recipes Some aging adults...