Temperatures and humidity levels are on the rise, making now the ideal time to ensure you and your loved ones are prepared for the hot summer months. While hot summer days may invoke memories of trips to the beach or a cold drink by a pool, the reality is that… read more

It’s an unfortunate fact that many Americans worry about visiting their doctor’s office.  A 2023 PatientPoint survey found that 48 percent of all respondents reported putting off medical care due to anxiety and uncertainty. Of those who reported putting off regular medical visits: 52 percent cited concern about being able… read more

Spending one or more nights in a hospital bed following treatment is a bucket list item most of us would rather leave unchecked, but the reality is that remaining under supervision following a surgery or other procedure can be a necessary part of the recovery process. Arriving at the hospital… read more

While the constant presence of social media, 24-hour cable news, and online media has the potential to create a more well-informed public, there is a growing body of pandemic-era studies that have found that overexposure to news may present significant mental and physical health hazards, particularly for older adults.  Learn… read more

Everyone needs a little help from time to time, and for an older parent, the support of adult children can play a key role in maintaining their long-term health, safety and independence. While we all want to be physically “there” for our loved ones, sometimes circumstances make that impossible. Fortunately… read more

New York City’s walkability and public transit networks are two major factors that make it an incredible location for those who wish to age-in-place. While the city’s density of hospitals, community centers, and groceries make staying engaged in the community easier than more car-dependent locales, traffic accidents still present a… read more

Whether you are beginning in-home health care or moving into a senior residence, concerns around safety are incredibly common, especially for families who are new to these types of living arrangements. Long-term care relationships depend on trust, but some families appreciate the additional peace of mind provided by installing discrete… read more

Pet ownership is a contentious issue among those in the elder care field. While the companionship of an animal has been anecdotally attributed to improved cognitive and physical health among older adults, few repeatable studies have presented specific, compelling evidence of this link. Instead, the breadth of educated opinions for… read more

One of the defining features of home health care is the ease in which services can be tailored to accommodate a patient’s unique needs and goals. Because of this ease of customization, many new home care recipients will focus on identifying household tasks in which a home caregiver can provide… read more

As we age, our bodies naturally undergo significant changes that alter how we sense and interact with the world around us. While changes to our skin are often looked at as an aesthetic concern, the body’s skin plays a critical role in protecting us from germs and infection. This is… read more