For those with dementia, the holidays can be confusing and overwhelming. And oftentimes, family members don’t know how to best care for their loved one with dementia during the holidays. However, with a few tips, you can minimize many potential difficulties and make the holidays a more enjoyable experience for everyone. Here are some tips for the holidays when a…
Health Care is extremely important for New York’s seniors right now, which makes it even more important to understand the terminology, in order to be as informed as possible about what the doctor or insurance plan is trying to sell you. This week let’s take a look at understanding the “HMO”. You might hear people refer to some health plans…
Managed Care is a term that is used to describe a health insurance plan or health care system that coordinates the provision, quality and cost of care for its enrolled members. In general, when you enroll in a managed care plan, you select a regular doctor, called a primary care practitioner (PCP), who will be responsible for coordinating your health care.…
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a cyclical form of depression that occurs only during a specific time of year, but there are ways to combat this disorder with changes to your daily routine.