by Desy | Nov 19, 2019 | Senior Care
Elder abuse is described by the following acts among family/members of the household, any nursing home staff or any individual: When someone attempts or causes physical injury to an elder When a family member or staff of a nursing home try to or is trying to place an...
by Desy | Sep 25, 2019 | Alzheimer's, Senior Care
Once you or a loved one has received a diagnosis of dementia, you are bound to have a lot of questions about what to expect. Here are a few of the most common ones to help get you started on the road to understanding dementia. What Is Dementia? Dementia is a blanket...
by Desy | Aug 2, 2019 | Senior Care
The famous Greek physician, Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” He hit the nail on the head. At YHTC, our goal is to help all of our clients to continue living an independent lifestyle, by making healthy choices in every area of...
by Desy | Jun 24, 2019 | Fall Prevention, Senior Care
Caregivers for seniors who are family members usually face resistance from the elder that may have to move into a nursing home/assisted living facility. When you have a senior parent, your concern for their ability to maintain an independent lifestyle can be a huge...
by Desy | Jun 14, 2019 | Alzheimer's, Senior Care
Risk Factors and How to Reduce Your Risk With populations living longer than ever before, there is a greater concern among those aging as to whether they will develop dementia, such as Alzheimer’s. The latest research done gives information on dementia risk factors,...
