Los 20 mejores juegos sentados para personas mayores
Juego de cartas Los juegos de cartas se pueden organizar para grupos grandes y pequeños de personas mayores y les dan a todos la oportunidad de mezclarse y socializar mientras se divierte. Muchas personas han jugado juegos de cartas a lo largo de sus vidas, por lo que continuar jugando estos juegos les trae buenos […]
La mejor guía para opciones de vivienda para personas mayores en Nueva York
¿Qué opciones de vivienda están disponibles para las personas mayores que viven en Nueva York? Antes de profundizar en algunas de las principales agencias de vivienda en Nueva York, echemos un vistazo rápido a los diferentes tipos de opciones de vivienda que están disponibles para ti. Saber qué buscar te ayudará cuando comiences a comunicarte […]
Medicamentos cubiertos por Medicaid
¿Puedo usar mi tarjeta de Medicaid para recetas? La respuesta simple es sí, puedes usar tu tarjeta de Medicaid para recetas. El estado de Nueva York ofrece cobertura para muchos medicamentos recetados y los planes de salud de Medicaid ofrecen cobertura de costos para estos medicamentos a personas elegibles. Sin embargo, aunque puedes usar tu […]
Urinary Tract Infection in the Elderly
Understanding Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Before we discuss UTIs further, you should know what parts of the body are being discussed. The urinary tract is the drainage system of the body. This is how the body removes urine (which is made up of waste and extra fluid). When your urinary tract is working correctly, all […]
Tips for Caring for Tracheostomy Patients
What is a Tracheostomy? Some people use the terms tracheotomy and tracheostomy interchangeably. However, a tracheotomy is simply the incision made in the trachea and can lead to a tracheostomy tube. This incision can be a temporary solution to an immediate problem. A tracheostomy is a more permanent solution to facilitate the long-term ability to […]
Tips on choosing the right personal assistant for you
Analyze the need: When looking for a caregiver for yourself or your loved one, start by looking at the patient’s needs. There are a wide range of people participating in the CDPAP program. Some people only have trouble getting out of the house. They need someone to take them shopping and to doctor appointments. Others can’t […]
Stroke Guide for CDPAP Caregivers
What Is a Stroke? A stroke is a medical condition when the blood supply to part of the brain is either reduced or completely cut off. When this happens, brain cells in the affected area are unable to get oxygen and other nutrients. If blood flow is not returned within a few minutes, brain cells […]
Picking the Right Time for Home Care
Why choose home care? Home care is an ideal choice for an aging parent or a person with a disability who prefers to live alone but still needs some help to do so. It is minimally disruptive, offering more flexibility and privacy compared with fulltime assisted living facilities. When possible, these arrangements are also objectively better for a senior’s physical and mental well-being. Studies […]
Reclaiming Your Independence Through CDPAP
What are the drawbacks of traditional home care? If you’ve been assigned an aide through an agency before, you’re probably already familiar with these issues. However, if this is your first time considering home care, it’s a good idea to keep the following in mind while making your decision. The top complaints from traditional home care patients include: […]
Talking to Your Parents About Home Care
Pointing Out Advantages Above all, emphasize how a home care aide will improve your parent’s quality of life. With the help of an aide, a senior is less likely to experience serious injuries in and around the home. If cooking has become difficult, a home care aide can provide your parent with a varied menu of nutritious home-cooked meals. An assistant […]