As people age, others tend to believe that they slow down and revert to the innocence of childhood and are somehow less cognitively aware. The general population tends to regard the elderly the same way they regard toddlers or young children — simplifying conversations, speaking slowly, and modifying activities to be more appropriate. However, it’s…
Read MoreFall statistics for the aging population are not pleasant to read. One-fourth of seniors who fracture a hip when they fall will die within six months of that injury. Two-thirds of seniors who fall will do so again within six months. And, many seniors who fall may lose the ability to stay home, which can…
Read MoreFalling is one of the most dangerous hazards as we age. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9,500 deaths are caused every year by falls in older Americans. Falls can cause not only severe injuries, but also can cost you a lot of money in medical care and rehabilitative needs. Angels…
Read MoreMost of us know that falling is a common problem as we age and can lead to many injuries and hospitalizations. In fact, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four Americans over the age of 65 fall every year; falls are the leading cause of fatalities and the most…
Read MoreAngels on Call Homecare LLC has been selected for the 2020 Best of Mahopac Award in the Home Health Care Service category by the Mahopac Award Program. Each year, the Mahopac Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that…
Read MoreA question we get quite frequently here at Angels on Call Homecare is “do you take Medicare?” with the follow-up question of “why not?” in response to the answer of no. There are some misconceptions about what us choosing to opt-out of Medicare means for the patients and families we care for, so today, we’d…
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