Dementia: How Common Is It?
What is dementia? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “dementia” refers to a wide range of symptoms related to a decline
July 26, 2013
Dementia: How Common Is It?
July 26, 2013
What is dementia? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “dementia” refers to a wide range of symptoms related to a decline […]
Preserving Mental Health in Seniors
At every age, having great mental health requires work. The New York City Department for the Aging states that good
July 24, 2013
Senior Health Watch: 4 Common Medical Conditions in the Elderly
There are many health conditions that come with being a senior citizen. Here are four old age health problems to
July 23, 2013
Alvita Care: What are our Domiciliary Care Options?
Domiciliary Care refers to “homecare that helps people cope with disability or illness, and allows them to maintain independence.” For
July 11, 2013
A Complete Life For Your Elderly Parents
Lifestyles of the elderly are fairly limited: hardly does one hear from friends of the many activities that Mom is
July 10, 2013
Hobbies for Wheelchair Bound Seniors: 10 More New Suggestions
Being in a wheelchair can be challenging and limit many of the activities you can do. But rather than allow
July 9, 2013
Multiple Sclerosis: What is it?
With age come a host of diseases that become more prominent. Because they are often linked with age, the elderly
July 8, 2013
Alvita Care Helps: Making New York City a Reality
For Susan King, traveling to New York City was always a dream. In light of her multiple sclerosis’s recent progression,
July 5, 2013
The 3 Surprising Things Every Caregiver Should Know About Elderly Clutter
Dealing with an elderly senior who is a hoarder can be difficult. Not only does it make it difficult for
July 5, 2013
The Most Common Elderly Diseases & their Warning Signs
With age, certain chronic and long-term diseases become more and more common. Especially if your family has a history of
June 27, 2013
Children Taking Care of Parents: 5 Common Misconceptions
With time, your parents will age and become less and less capable of living independently. While this could be the
June 26, 2013
Building a Relationship With Your Home Care Agency
Finding the right kind of home care for your aging parents can be a hard task. Especially if your parents
June 24, 2013