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A New Year with New Beginings

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

Winter Weather Safety Tips: Stay Warm, Safe, and Comfortable

January 7, 2025 — As winter sets in, it’s important to take extra precautions to keep yourself or your loved one safe and comfortable. The colder months bring their own set of challenges, especially for seniors. With ice, snow, and colder temperatures, there are some simple steps you can take to avoid accidents and stay healthy all season long.... Read More

New Year, New Goals: Health and Wellness for Older Adults

December 11, 2024 — 1. Physical Activity: Moving with Purpose Physical activity is key to maintaining strength, balance, and mobility. Whether it’s a daily walk, chair yoga, or stretching exercises, regular movement helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, improves flexibility, and boosts energy levels. The key is finding an activity that’s enjoyable and safe.... Read More

A HealthSense Guide to a Guilt-Free Thanksgiving!

November 12, 2024 — Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and feasting. At HealthSense, we are passionate about aging well, and as nurse care managers, we are always looking for ways to guide our clients toward healthier choices. With the holiday season around the corner, here are some tips on how to enjoy a healthy Thanksgiving meal without... Read More

One Size Does Not Fit All!

October 21, 2024 — When it comes to home care for elderly loved ones, finding the right caregiver is critical to ensuring quality care. While certain task-related abilities are important, the process isn’t just about checking off skills on a list. Yes, the caregiver must know how to handle things like physical care, transfers, medication reminders, or work with... Read More

Lighting Up Lives: How Cognitive Enrichment Transforms Lives of Seniors

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

May is Aging Life Care Month!

May 7, 2024 — It’s that time of year again when we celebrate the Aging Life Care® Profession and spotlight why our work is so impactful for older adults and their families. Here are the 5 most common reasons families reach out to a care manager: Care Coordination: Our healthcare system has become increasingly complex and fragmented; care managers... Read More

The Positive Power of Paws

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

Love’s Lasting Legacy: Honoring Relationships Touched By Dementia

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 Alzheimer’s disease.... Read More