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.
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.
For 20 years, opioids were the first (and sometimes the only) choice doctors offered to patients for pain relief.
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.
Families often struggle with how to cope when a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.
The costs of senior living can be challenging for many families, especially as parents age and as medical conditions surface.
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.
Helping a loved one fulfill their wish to stay living at home can be very rewarding. You are helping your parents maintain the quality of life that they want to have.
The search for the perfect caregiver for an aging parent can be a daunting task. For those of us who do not live with our parents, there are some common anxieties and concerns that are often associated with the decision to hire in-home care.
For those of us with an aging parent, it is often difficult to know how or when to start talking to your parent about making lifestyle changes or getting extra help around the house.