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Avoiding Diabetic Complications
What are the symptoms of diabetes? Unexplained weight loss, thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurry vision are all signs of diabetes. And while an at-home testing kit could reveal the presence of high blood sugar, a visit to the doctor is the only...
Paying for In-Home Care
Many people choose family caregiving first when a loved one needs care. However, there may come a point at which a person’s caregiving abilities are outpaced by the level of care their loved one needs. An older loved one may need assistance with intimate...
Empowering Older Adults at the Doctor’s Office
The health care system can be difficult to understand for people of all ages. But as we age, navigating the system’s complexities can become more challenging. Older adults often face unique health concerns that require vigilant and proactive management...
Darker Days Can Affect Our Mood
With the holidays behind us, many of us may find ourselves grappling with a sense of emptiness. The departure of family members and the dimming of festive decorations often leave a void, further deepened by the shorter, gloomier days of winter. This lack...
Help For Family Caregivers
Caring for a family member with dementia is a challenging journey, often filled with emotional and physical strains. While the primary caregiver bears the brunt of these challenges, other family members can provide meaningful support—even from far away...
Facing a Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Receiving a diagnosis usually brings a mixed bag of emotions. You may be relieved to find answers to questions about your health or symptoms—a welcome explanation for the previously unexplained. At the same time, you may question the way a diagnosis will...
Right at Home Uptown NYC Won Caring Super Stars 2020 Award
Responsive, flexible, caring, knowledgeable, professional and reliable are the recurring descriptions current and past clients used to describe the care team of Right at Home Uptown Manhattan, New York. The in-home care agency received 12 5-star reviews...
Promoting Senior Independence
We all value control over our lives, a trait that is evident from early childhood. Babies cry when interrupted during their explorations, and teenagers often clash with parents over autonomy. Eventually, the dynamic shifts—grown children advise their...
Dementia Home Safety
When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, they and their loved ones may actually be relieved—briefly—to finally have an explanation for troubling symptoms. Very often, symptoms of dementia have been present for almost...