How Occupational Therapy Can Help you Age in Place
Over three-quarters of us want to age at home. But only 26% will be able to. Occupational therapists can help you age in place a lot longer.
Relocation Stress on Seniors
Moving is already a difficult task at the best of times, but what if a relocation isn’t voluntary? What if you’re moving a senior because their home is no longer safe? Relocating is stressful, but it can be even more traumatic for the elderly, especially when they don’t want to move.
Technology Training for Seniors
The need to stay connected to others through technology has never been more important than it is now.
Dance for PD®
Dance for PD®, founded in 2001, offers specialized dance classes to people with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and care partners in eight locations around New York City and through our network of affiliates in more than 300 communities in 25 countries around the world.
e-Pamphlet – Mental Health warning signs
early 20 percent of people over age 60 suffer from some type of mental health issue, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, hoarding disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.
e-Pamphlet – Pain Awareness and Helping your Clients with Pain Management
For 20 years, opioids were the first (and sometimes the only) choice doctors offered to patients for pain relief.
5 Things to Track When Your Parent Has Home Care
Most seniors want to stay living at home for as long as possible, but their children worry about whether their parents are living safely and have the necessary supports.
Do’s and Don’ts For Dementia Caregivers
Families often struggle with how to cope when a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.
Intro to Budgeting for Seniors
The costs of senior living can be challenging for many families, especially as parents age and as medical conditions surface.
5 Home Safety Must-Haves for Seniors
Aging in place is the ideal concept for those who want to live in their own home for as long as possible. However, to age in place safely means having the support to ensure that the senior’s personal care needs are met.