Holiday Visit Senior Checklist

The Holidays are a good time to check in with elderly family members, especially those who live alone. All loved ones age differently. We want to make sure they are healthy and safe. Here are quick tips on how to gently check in with your loved ones to determine...

Risk Factors and Signs of Stroke In Loved Ones

The American Heart Association states that stroke is the No. 4 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. Working with a primarily senior population, the health care team at the 45 year old Staten Island-based, healthcare agency, SafeHarbor...

Urinary Tract Infection or Dementia?

“Urinary tract infections, as we know from our long time working with elderly, are a very common infection affecting the elderly. The difference is that in the elderly population the symptoms may manifest in ways that mimic other disorders or lead to diagnosis...

Personal Emergency Response Systems can Save Lives

Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) have been increasing during the last few years because of the rising age of the elderly. Approximately over 13 million seniors fall every year with over half not able to get up on their own. Due to the rising number of older...

Benefits of In Home Care

Children of elderly parents are being provided with the valuable option of in-home senior care. Deciding how to take care of your aging parent comes with limited choices. You can bring them to a nursing home, move in with you, or hire a home health care service to...