Posts Tagged ‘Elder Care’
Geriatric Depression and Risks for Suicide
Geriatric Depression and Risks for Suicide “A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams”, John Barrymore. Elder Care, Long Island, NY Geriatric depression is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults age 65 and over. Feelings of sadness and occasional “blue” moods are normal. However, lasting depression is not a…
Read More4 Ways to Pay for In-Home Care
“You can be young without money, but you can’t be old without it”, Tennessee Williams. This quote has never been truer. People are living longer thanks to advances in medicine and technology however, the human body does not always allow the person to live longer and manage their daily activities alone. This is where long…
Read MoreHelpful Product for Getting Up from a Sitting Position
In-home Assistance for Seniors: Long Island, NY One of the main reasons that our services are needed for older adults is for difficulties with standing and walking. Whether it’s assistance with ambulating, stepping into and out of a shower, or getting up from a sitting position, our caregivers are there to provide that arm and…
Read More5 Signs Home Care is Needed
Home Care, Suffolk County, Long Island, NY: I often tell new clients and families when we start our home care services that this is a service that is always needed but never wanted. The majority of our clients that start with our services have not utilized a home care service before and are often times…
Read More6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Falls
Make an appointment with the doctor: What medications are you taking? Have you fallen before? Could your health condition cause a fall? Keep moving: Start a general exercise program. Gentle exercise is okay to do. 3. Wear sensible shoes: Have your feet measured each time you buy shoes since your size can change. Buy properly…
Read More4 Questions to Ask a Home Care Agency
Elder Care in Dix Hills, NY: Having the responsibility of overseeing the care of a loved one comes with many difficult decisions that must be made and sometimes without a lot of time to prepare. If you’ve been considering hiring a home care agency to help provide care to your loved one, you may have…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s: Tips for More Effective Communication
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: • Learn to create a ‘kind voice’ – speak slower and lower, smiling. • To orient the person…
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