Archive for August 2015
Raising Awareness During National Safe at Home Week
August 23-29 is National Safe at Home Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness and preventing home accidents and injuries. If you are caring for a senior loved one in their New York City home, this is a good time to evaluate their living situation and make essential changes.
Read MoreWhen Should an Older Adult Stop Driving?
Driving Concerns for Seniors with Early Alzheimer’s Disease Most adult child will eventually need to decide when an aging parent is no longer safe driving. If your senior loved one is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease, this decision may be especially difficult. On one hand, they may seem capable of driving well and…
Read MoreHow Diabetes Affects Older Adults
Sandwich Generation 7 Survival Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
When a parent has Alzheimer’s, it is overwhelming. If you are caring for kids and an Alzheimer’s senior in New York, you might be especially stressed. Too much tension can be harmful to your health and your relationships with loved ones. Here are some survival tips for the Sandwich Generation: 1) Ask for help. Even…
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