by owner | Apr 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
In-home care and assisted living facilities has been an increasing segment of elder care in the past decade. Approximately more than 1.8 million people live in nursing homes today and will gradually decrease in years to come. Statistics have shown a slight decrease in...
by owner | Apr 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Today, many people don’t understand the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. By knowing the meaning of both terms you will be able to determine the correct symptoms for you or a family member. Dementia refers to a set of symptoms, not the...
by owner | Nov 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
Trips and falls can be extremely devastating for seniors. Fortunately, some simple tips can help keep elderly family members safe when they're on the go and at home, and prevent injury: Check Your Vision ·See your doctor for a vision check up every year and...
by owner | Oct 1, 2013 | Care, Uncategorized
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...
by owner | Sep 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
As your loved one gets older, the importance of eating healthy is vital for a longer life. The benefits of eating healthy include increased mental acuteness, resistance to illness and disease, more energy, and better management of health problems. That’s why...
by owner | Jul 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Elderly people (65 years and older) are more prone to heat stress than younger individuals for many reasons: • Elderly people don’t adjust well as young people do to abrupt changes in temperature. • They are more probable to have a...
by owner | Jun 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Helen’s first car was a navy blue 1959 Monte Carlo. In her first 48 years of driving, she was accident-free; however, beginning in 2010, she was involved in several minor fender benders. At 82 years of age, Helen is still inadequate physical health with a sharp...
by owner | Apr 30, 2013 | Care
Recently, the Staten Island Advance released an article about preparing a senior for a caregiver at home. SafeHarbor Homecare would like to pass on this information to help our clients to ease the adjustment process. When an elderly family member...
by owner | Apr 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
Recently, The Joint Commission has launched a campaign called “SPEAK UP.” It is a program designed to empower patients to become advocates for themselves to prevent errors in the field of health care. It is necessary to “Speak Up”...
by owner | Feb 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
Have you been sad for at least two weeks? Have you lost interest in things that you normally find pleasurable? If you answered “yes” to either of the previous questions, you may be dealing with depression. Depression is not just a feeling; it is an illness...
