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Four Ways to Prevent Stair Accidents

By John Hunt | August 19, 2020 |

Elder Care Rochester NY-If your elderly family member is around stairs often, she needs to revamp how she thinks about them and how she approaches them. Avoiding accidents on the stairs could be easier than you and your senior think.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: How Can Elder Care Services Help?

By John Hunt | July 8, 2020 |

Elder Care Rochester NY-There has been a lot of research done regarding Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. This disease can be devastating. There is a lot of information that family caregivers and elder care providers should know.

What Do Family Caregivers Need to Know About COPD?

By John Hunt | May 20, 2020 |

Elder Care Rochester NY-If you are concerned with your elderly loved one’s respiratory health or you think they could have COPD, you or their elder care provider should take them to the doctor to get assessed.

What to Do if You Think Your Elderly Parent is Sick

By John Hunt | April 8, 2020 |

Elder Care Rochester NY-Here are a few particular things to look out for in members of the elder population during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Does Bipolar Disorder Put Seniors at Greater Risk for Parkinson’s?

By John Hunt | November 6, 2019 |

Elder Care Rochester NY-Although more research is needed to conclusively determine whether bipolar disorder is a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease, if your aging relative has bipolar disorder, it may be wise to watch for symptoms of Parkinson’s.

Four Incredibly Easy Ways to Eat a Little Better

By John Hunt | October 14, 2019 |

Elder Care Rochester NY-Changing your eating habits radically overnight is rarely a good idea. But you do need to eat a little healthier and making small changes like these can help a lot.

Seniors and Arthritis

By John Hunt | September 23, 2019 |

Elder Care Rochester NY-Arthritis is a very common disease referring to generalized joint pain or join disease. People of all ages are susceptible to arthritis, however it is most common among women and in people as they get older, and is the leading cause of disability in America.

Celebrate Fall Hat Month in September!

By John Hunt | September 4, 2019 |

Elder Care Rochester NY-Fall Hat Month is celebrated in September! And that’s a fun reason to tell your special story by dawning a fall hat that has personal meaning for you or for the elder to whom you are providing care.

Four Tips for Managing Your Senior’s Anxiety Around COPD

By John Hunt | August 13, 2019 |

Elder Care Rochester NY-COPD is bad enough on its own, but then you need to factor in anxiety, which is incredibly common for people with COPD. Here are some tips.