tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941403290574309569Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:42:37 +0000http://nyeldercareconsultants.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Debra Drelich)Blogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941403290574309569.post-7180009181764613910Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:04:00 +00002009-08-19T22:59:27.989-04:00We last spoke about two recent studies that looked at preventing or slowing down the start of dementia. It is important to recognize that there are a number of types of dementia, not just the dreaded 'Alzheimer's Disease' that we probably all hear the most about. In fact, the second largest number of patients with 'dementia' suffer from 'vascular dementia'. It is probable that people who have http://nyeldercareconsultants.blogspot.com/2009/08/more-on-value-of-excercise-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debra Drelich)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941403290574309569.post-1212806995412223747Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:54:00 +00002009-08-14T11:28:34.414-04:00In an article in the Wall St. Journal on 8/12/09 (page D3- by Carrie Porter) two studies in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed that long term lifestyle habits may reduce your chances of cognitive impairment as you age. In one study of 1,880 elderly people in NYC, they concluded that a Mediterranean type of diet combined with physical activity were each linked to a http://nyeldercareconsultants.blogspot.com/2009/08/value-of-excercise-in-keeping-mentally.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debra Drelich)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941403290574309569.post-8184594591458503349Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:53:00 +00002009-08-10T13:22:32.337-04:00In fact, it is one of the top ten reasons for hospitalization of the elderly.Dehydration in the elderly is a serious life threatening condition, that is often overlooked. As the summer continues to heat up, we need to pay extra close attention to older people who are physically frail and/ or have dementia. Some medications add to this problem as they have a diuretic effect- that is they cause http://nyeldercareconsultants.blogspot.com/2009/08/dehydration-and-elderly-how-to-prevent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debra Drelich)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941403290574309569.post-1959586920327142578Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:44:00 +00002013-06-04T08:25:34.480-04:00 When the Time Comes There are currently 45 million Americans caring for family members, and as the 77 million boomers continue to age, this number will only go up. Journalist Paula Span shares the stories of several families who’ve had to deal with older family members to frail to live alone but to healthy for a nursing home. She’s joined by Debbie Drelich, President of the Greater New York http://nyeldercareconsultants.blogspot.com/2009/08/debra-drelich-president-of-ny-eldercare.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debra Drelich)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941403290574309569.post-8230730851285352735Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:26:00 +00002009-08-10T12:44:17.809-04:00Holidays and birthdays are often celebrated with gift giving for both the young and old. Television, radio and the internet provide gift suggestions from all the latest 'must haves' for the younger set- but little is out there in the world of media to suggest practical and fun, gift giving ideas for older people. Gift giving offers an opportunity to provide loved ones with items that they mighthttp://nyeldercareconsultants.blogspot.com/2009/08/gifts-to-give-your-older-relatives-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debra Drelich)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941403290574309569.post-4065321640984684506Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:23:00 +00002009-08-10T12:25:44.826-04:00Holidays can be stressful at the best of times for families, and for an elderly person who is away from their familiar surroundings, even more so. This is compounded by their missing deceased spouses or other loved ones, especially during holiday gatherings. Fortunately, with some sensitivity and ingenuity, you can enable your loved to have the best possible holiday experience. Do take into http://nyeldercareconsultants.blogspot.com/2009/08/your-elderly-parent-and-holidays-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debra Drelich)0