An Overview of How Yoga Benefits Older People   Staying mobile and active when ageing offers numerous health benefits. However, joint pains and aching limbs are often real deterrents for seniors who want to pursue some form of exercise but find that they cannot take the strain.   Yoga is a great choice to consider […] The post Yoga for Healthy Aging: Basic Facts which will keep you Healthy and Active in Your Senior Years appeared first on Tribeca Care ..read more

Why is Socialisation Necessary for Elders?   As people age, it becomes more difficult to live a fulfilling and active social life. Ill health is a factor which slows seniors down from engaging socially. Many old friends move away and making new friends is not easy. All of these developments start to make older people […] The post What is the Importance of Socialisation in Elder Care? appeared first on Tribeca Care ..read more

Is There Any Difference between these Categories?   It may seem a little frightening at first, to know what to choose and how a Retirement Home is different from an Assisted Living Facility. In reality, it is quite simple – Senior Living is an Umbrella Term, which covers: Retirement Homes Assisted Living Memory Care ( […] The post Which will you Choose – a Retirement Home or an Assisted Living Facility? appeared first on Tribeca Care ..read more

Effective Home Care for an Elderly Person at Home includes the Following: Doctor Care – to treat a patient who may be seriously ill and incapacitated. The doctor will be required to make home visits on emergencies and also for routine consultations. Many families like to have their friendly general practitioner on call if he […] The post What Are the Components of Effective Home Care for an Elderly Person? appeared first on Tribeca Care ..read more

Yes. An elderly patient with a chronic disease can be effectively looked after at home. There are definite plus points in not hospitalizing such patients, with lower costs being one significant advantage.   It is important to make sure that the type of care-giving at home includes basic emotional support as well as medical and […] The post Does Home Care Help Chronic Disease Management in Elders? appeared first on Tribeca Care ..read more

Involve the Senior Person in the Decision   It is difficult and heart-breaking to think of leaving the home where you have lived for most of your life. If you are responsible for taking this decision yourself as a senior person, then you need to take time to evaluate your needs. If you are a […] The post What Should You Consider When Choosing a Retirement Home? appeared first on Tribeca Care ..read more

How to Support an Older Adult with Depression It can be extremely worrying to notice sudden changes in a loved parent or any other senior family member with regard to mood and behaviour. First of all, it is important to observe, notice the patterns in behaviour which seem out of character and try to assess […] The post Depression appeared first on Tribeca Care ..read more

Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression Family support, medical help and psycho-social therapy are all connected with diagnosing and treating depression. Many symptoms of depression such as fatigue and changes in sleep patterns, can also be the result of medical conditions. What a physician or clinician will recommend for a full diagnosis of depression, after an […] The post Depression appeared first on Tribeca Care ..read more

 Understanding Depression in the Elderly Depression is a serious mental health condition that can seriously and negatively affect people of all ages. It is especially common in elderly people who live alone, have lost a partner or a child, perhaps needed to relocate from their familiar surroundings to a new home or even a retirement […] The post Depression appeared first on Tribeca Care ..read more

The rise in cases of dementia around the world as the population in many countries have started ageing prompted the World Health Organization, WHO, to recognize this disease as a public health priority in 2017. The WHO Response The WHO Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to dementia 2017 – 2025 provides countries […] The post WHO Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia appeared first on Tribeca Care ..read more