When it comes to communicating with the elderly, many people find themselves avoiding it, unless they have to. Caretakers and family members tend to dismiss the elderly as less significant in the conversation as they age and strangers rarely engage with the elderly at all. Think about the last encounter you had with a senior,… read more
At Angels on Call Homecare, we spend our days delivering high-quality in-home care. For our companions, home health nurses, and other in-home professionals, a great deal of our time is spent caring for New York’s thriving elderly population. We provide companion care, respite care, and transitional care, so our patients are in every stage of… read more
At Angels on Call Homecare in Putnam County, our certified nursing assistants make all the difference in the lives of our patients as well as the effectiveness of our home health agency. Our CNAs are the angels who watch over those who need it most, in the comfort of their own homes. We are eternally… read more
Some people find communicating with the elderly to be endearing, while others find it frustrating. But, one thing that the majority of people have in common is the belief that communication with the senior population is any different than communicating with peers or children. In today’s post, we are going to review some helpful tips… read more
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative disorder that can take on many forms and cause a variety of cognitive changes. For friends, families, and caregivers, Alzheimer’s disease can be incredibly frustrating to manage at home. This is due mostly to the cognitive decline in once capable loved ones that don’t seem to be consistent. One day… read more
A stroke is a sudden interruption of the blood supply in the brain. A stroke can either be caused by a blockage in the blood vessels in the brain — ischemic — or can be caused by the blood vessels in the brain, bleeding into the brain — hemorrhagic. Strokes cause damage to the part… read more