Senior Care in New York: The Benefits of Senior Networking
Creating and maintaining connections is important for the elderly. Learn about the benefits of senior networking and how senior care in New York can help.
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Senior Parkinson’s Disease: How a Home Caregiver Can Help
Is your elderly loved one suffering from Parkinson’s disease? Here’s how a NY home caregiver can help
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Retirement Home vs. In Home Senior Care in New York: How to Choose
Many people don’t want to leave their homes. They’ve lived there years, and in some cases, most or all of their lives. They relish the memories that home brings and feel the love in their home every day. If you can make in-home care possible, it means the world to a senior citizen. Plus, you…
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In-Home Care in New York: What You Need to Know About Hip Fractures
Hip fractures are a serious problem among the elderly; nearly all happen in people 60 or older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paints a not-so-pretty picture with its statistics. For example, the number of hip fractures is expected to increase 12 percent by 2030. Another startling statistic is that one in five hip fracture…
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Why NYC Senior Care Agencies Recommend Having a Medication List
While medications are a godsend to many seniors, they have the potential to be dangerous, both through side effects and misuse. NYC senior care agencies recommend keeping a medication list to keep the caregiver and senior organized. A list increases safety, and if an emergency occurs while a caregiver is not present, the list serves as…
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Deciding Which Services You Need When Choosing Home Care Agencies in New York
The task of choosing a home care agency for your loved one can seem daunting since they are all so different, but a good way to start is by listing the needs of your loved one. From there, you can match your requirements with the services that the various home care agencies in New York…
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How to Care for Seniors During the Summer
With the challenges that winter poses to seniors in New York—think icy sidewalks and freezing temperatures, to name a few—summer weather may seem relatively harmless. This is not the case, and being complacent can harm care for seniors. A few reasons why summer weather is dangerous: seniors do not adjust as quickly as younger people…
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5 Key Benefits to Post-Operative Senior Care in New York
When your elderly loved one underwent surgery requiring anesthesia, you may need to consider whether you need to provide skilled care to speed up their recovery. Let’s face it. The quality of care they receive during the post-operative phase can determine their rate of recovery. Unfortunately, you may not be able to provide them…
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