Despite hundreds of academic studies highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of pet ownership among older adults, elder care experts remain undecided on whether or not an animal companion has an overall positive or negative impact on quality of life. The net benefits and challenges of pet ownership often boil down… read more

With summer well under way, high temperatures, humidity, and the haze of poor air quality will be a fact of life for the coming months. While these annual hazards can pose a risk for New Yorkers of all ages, older adults are particularly vulnerable to summer weather conditions. Read on… read more

Family caregiving – the act of providing unpaid assistance to a friend or family member with a disability, illness, or chronic condition has become increasingly common in recent years. A 2020 study conducted by AARP found that nearly one-in-five American adults serve as family caregivers in some capacity, and that… read more

One of the many reasons New York City is an exceptional place for older adults to remain independent while aging in place is the wealth of medical care providers in every neighborhood. While the city’s vast medical care network means help is never more than a few blocks away, it… read more

Physical and occupational therapy are types of rehabilitative medical services meant to help a patient recover from or mitigate the effects of a variety of conditions, including stroke, physical trauma, surgery, and brain damage, that restrict or change how the patient can use their body. Both types of care aim… read more

Maintaining good hygiene through regular bathing has positive benefits for an older adult’s mental and physical wellbeing, and being able to perform these personal tasks alone can have a significant impact in how an individual perceives their own level of independence. While we all strive for independence as we age,… read more

Delivering life-changing home health care is a team effort that requires cooperation between the patient, their loved ones, caregivers, coordinators, nurses, and doctors. May 12th is Florence Nightingale’s birthday, considered the founder of modern nursing. The American Nurses Association (ANA) theme for 2025 is “The Power of Nurses” which acknowledges… read more

The Centers for Disease Control estimate that adults aged 60 and over account for roughly 23 percent of all emergency room visits, and of those visits, one in five result in a longer term hospital admission. It’s an unfortunate fact of life that accidents happen, but like most challenges in… read more

Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule offers a host of benefits for people at any age, however many older adults report difficulty achieving restful nights of sleep. A 2017 poll conducted by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation found that 46 percent of those surveyed reported difficulty… read more

Maintaining a healthy diet is a key component of long-term health and promotes a strong immune system, muscle mass to aid in fall prevention, and supports long-term cognitive health. Unfortunately, an increasing number of older adults are at risk of malnutrition. A 2022 survey conducted by the nonprofit Feeding America… read more