January 29, 2025 —
After nearly two decades of providing Aging Life Care management services to older adults in the New York Metropolitan area, I am pleased to announce the sale of my care management company HealthSense LLC to Beau Romero RN who will assume the role of CEO as of January 1st, 2025. I founded HealthSense back in... Read More
June 12, 2024 —
Engaging in cognitive activities is like a workout for your brain, and just like physical exercise, it plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health as we age. Keeping your mind active through puzzles, reading, learning new skills, or even social interactions helps to build a cognitive reserve and a more robust neural network. This... Read More
April 3, 2024 —
Spring is here! For many, the season signifies a time for renewal. As the spring fever energy ramps up, there are a variety of health benefits to harnessing the urge to purge. Besides burning a few calories through physical activity, the act of cleaning can be therapeutic in other ways. By decluttering our spaces, we... Read More
March 13, 2024 —
Aging adults are often faced with a variety of life transitions that make them more vulnerable to feelings of loneliness. Whether it is the loss of family or friends or having to consider a housing move, such events can impact health and quality of life. This is where our furry friends can come to the... Read More
February 7, 2024 —
Love is a powerful force that knows no boundaries! It transcends time, age, and even the profound challenges that life may throw our way including dementia, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Dementia slowly erodes memories, impairs verbal and cognitive abilities and is associated with a number of brain diseases including Alzheimerās disease.... Read More
January 10, 2024 —
As the new year unfolds, it is common for people to make resolutions and set goals for themselves, and older adults are no exception. However, I sometimes notice that the expectations seniors set for themselves are not always realistic and so, when goals aren’t met, a sense of failure and frustration soon follows. This mismatch directly... Read More
October 12, 2023 —
Social isolation is one of the most common and heartbreaking experiences those with dementia face as they struggle with the disease. But it doesnāt have to be that way. Many people experiencing cognitive decline can lead lives of value, purpose, and connection. The key to unlocking meaningful engagement lies with their family and loved ones... Read More
July 18, 2023 —
Home is where the heart is and the vast majority of older adults want to age in place in their own home. When care needs increase, many families will support their older loved ones by either providing direct caregiving help themselves or will hire caregivers to care for their loved one so they can stay... Read More
March 15, 2023 —
Hearing difficulty has long been regarded as a common and somewhat accepted outcome of aging. Yet, the detrimental effects of hearing loss on health and wellbeing should not be underestimated. Hearing loss is a major contributing factor to social isolation and is the largest modifiable risk factor in developing dementia, exceeding that of smoking, high... Read More
January 16, 2023 —
There is something about a New Year that inspires change, renewal and reinvention. āOut with the old and in with the newā is the common refrain this time of year — but change is hard, especially when we are trying to break unhealthy habits. Willpower is an exhaustible resource and the bigger the change you... Read More
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Samantha Fox, C-ASWCM, ALCA Geriatric Care Manager
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