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06-25-2010 at 01:28 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that attacks the brain and kills brain cells causing memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior severe enough t ...
04-13-2010 at 04:06 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
Can you remember a time when you were driv ...
03-24-2010 at 01:46 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
Did you know that Suffolk County has 225,000 senior citizens? The local area agency on aging located in Hauppauge at the H.Lee Dennison building provides services and information for Suffolk Coun ...
12-07-2009 at 11:07 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
In many situations family caregivers are depended upon to the extent that they must scale back their hours at their jobs in order to meet the demands of caregiving. ...
12-04-2009 at 09:44 am by Jennifer Benjamin
    Dehydration among the senior population can cause serious health issues. It can lead to unsteady balance, dizziness, forgetfulness, disorientation, deep r ...
11-16-2009 at 09:43 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
    There are many reasons why seniors refuse to shower. It could be a physical issue such as aches and pains in the back and legs that make it uncomfor ...
11-10-2009 at 08:05 am by Jennifer Benjamin
November is National Family Caregiver month.Â
Family caregivers of aging loved ones have a lot of responsibilities. ...
11-06-2009 at 08:00 am by Jennifer Benjamin
A stroke can result in many different health complications. Strokes range from minor to major and the outlook depends on the type of stroke and how soon the perso ...
11-04-2009 at 08:45 am by Jennifer Benjamin
If you are planning to hire home care workers for the first time there are a few things that you should not misconstrue. Below are some common myths of home care a ...
11-02-2009 at 08:21 am by Jennifer Benjamin
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) are communities that offer residents independent living, assisted living, and nursing home all within the same developm ...
10-31-2009 at 08:47 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
Age related macular degeneration is caused when part of the retina deteriorates. This condition affects the macula and, therefore, central vision. Central vision ...
10-27-2009 at 10:15 am by Jennifer Benjamin
    If your loved one has developed or has been diagnosed with a major health condition, living at home can become a challenge. Home modifications and assisti ...
10-19-2009 at 08:40 am by Jennifer Benjamin
Once a family decides to hire a home care company the first step is to schedule an in-home assessment. In the assessment the representative from the agency w ...
10-12-2009 at 09:26 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
Seniors have their share of troubles when it comes to managing their medications. If they get sick or land in the hospital, their prescriptions change. If their ...
10-10-2009 at 12:24 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
Below are 10 reasons why a reverse mortgage might be right for you. ...
10-07-2009 at 08:41 am by Jennifer Benjamin
One of the job duties of a Home Companion is to engage the elderly client in activities. Depending on the client's level of cognitive ability those activities ...
10-01-2009 at 08:21 am by Jennifer Benjamin
The National Institute on Aging provides tips on aging at home. Some of those tips include the kinds of help available:
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09-29-2009 at 10:16 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
In the NY Times today in the health section there was an article titled "Quest for a Long, Long Life Gains Scientific Respect". Low calorie diets are believed to hel ...
09-27-2009 at 08:38 pm by Jennifer Benjamin
As it is with many critical health conditions, sudden memory loss and confusion can be the first signs. A urinary tract infection is no different. A UTI is a com ...
09-25-2009 at 08:16 am by Jennifer Benjamin
Affording home care is not always easy for some seniors. Luckily there are some financial options out there that could help.Â
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