Category Archives: Health Care
A New Way to Navigate Conversations Around Dementia
There’s no easy way to give or receive a dementia diagnosis. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of emotions, which are heightened if the diagnosis is presented starkly, without compassion or empathy. There are steps physicians can (and should) take when having conversations around dementia to ease the initial impact, empowering and … Continue reading
Hiring a Caregiver Privately? Think Twice!
Aging leads to a decline in a person’s capabilities. Oftentimes, senior individuals need support to complete their daily chores. Many families opt to engage with providers of home care in Katonah and nearby communities to help aging family members. When talking about home care, families have several options. One of these is to hire a … Continue reading
How to Help a Loved One Manage Their Medication Intake
Proper medication intake and adherence is a key to quality living in the elderly years. This is because many seniors are already receiving prescriptions for their age-related conditions. It is the seniors, more than the younger patients, who have a frequent need for medication. Because of this, they may not be able to adhere to … Continue reading