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. “Out with the old and in with the new” 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
December 15, 2022 —
Are you scratching your head wondering what to give your aging loved one this holiday season? We polled our care managers and enrichment specialists on what they would suggest as a stocking stuffer or holiday gift for an older adult. Here are some ideas to make your shopping easier and the seniors in your life... Read More
November 19, 2022 —
Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday for many of us, but for those who gather with frail, older relatives, it can also be a time of stress. Our older family members especially those with hearing, cognitive or physical impairments don’t always handle the holiday bustle as well as others. They can easily be overstimulated or disorientated... Read More
October 17, 2022 —
Of all the symptoms associated with dementia, wandering is probably the one that elicits the most fear and anxiety in the hearts of loved ones and caregivers. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, six in ten people with dementia will wander at least once and many will do so repeatedly. What causes this symptom? Are there... Read More
June 20, 2022 —
As we celebrate Pride month, I am reminded of how fortunate I am to live in and work in New York City, one of the most diverse and welcoming cities in the world, especially for those who identify as LGBTQ+. The “Big Apple” is a wide-open tent for all cultures and beliefs, and this directly... Read More
May 12, 2022 —
May is Aging Life Care Month and a reminder of how grateful I and my HealthSense team are to have found passion and purpose in such a rewarding field. As Aging Life Care Professionals®, we work with older clients and their families, meet them where they are, and find solutions to empower them to live... Read More
April 19, 2022 —
The next wave of Covid is just starting to break on our shores. Wastewater viral particle analysis indicates that BA.2 has arrived on the Northeast. This latest strain, a sub-variant of Omicron, which has already led to a surge of cases in Europe, is now fast becoming the dominant variant here in the US and... Read More
March 16, 2022 —
Over twelve million American adults over the age of 65 live alone. As the baby boomers age, the number of these solo agers will continue to trend upward. An estimated 19% of women from the boomer age never gave birth, meaning that there are no direct family members to rely on for caregiving or health... Read More
February 21, 2022 —
It’s February and the stores are decked out in red love hearts. Chocolate candies are stacked ten deep in the grocery checkout aisles and restaurants are promoting their Valentine’s Day special menu. Love is in the air in all its commercial glory, beckoning us to consume in the name of love. Putting aside all the... Read More
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