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Fueling Vitality: Smart Food Choices for Healthy Aging

WEBAs we gracefully age, our bodies and nutritional needs undergo changes, emphasizing the importance of embracing healthy eating habits. Seniors, often facing unique health

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Living with Parkinson's: Daily Life Hacks and Adaptive Technologies

WEBLiving with Parkinson's disease presents unique challenges that affect not only those diagnosed but also their families and caregivers. That type of care comes with unique …

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Understanding MOLST Forms: A Guide to Advance Care Planning

WEBThe MOLST form helps prevent unwanted or unnecessary medical interventions. This ensures that healthcare providers will not administer treatments that the patient does not …

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Long- and Short-term Home Care Services Provided by …

WEBShort-Term Care. Physical limitations due to surgeries, injuries, pain, and other mobility hindrances are very disruptive. However temporary these circumstances are, COHME’s …

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Licensed home health care services in New York City

WEBCOHME (Concerned Home Managers for the Elderly) is a New York City licensed, non-profit home health care agency that provides a social work case manager at no …

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How to recognize symptoms of cognitive decline in older adults

WEBMore advanced signs are easier to see — things like forgetting to pay bills for months, forgetting to schedule regular appointments, or repeatedly missing appointments that …

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Our Staff COHME COHME’s home caregivers are fully …

WEBCOHME’s registered nurses are trained to make physical and cognitive diagnoses that shape your loved one's care plan. They make home visits every three months to monitor …

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10 Ways to Help Older Adults Maintain Their Independence

WEBInstall grab bars and handrails: Grab bars and handrails can make it easier for seniors to navigate their homes safely, especially in areas like the bathroom and stairs. Declutter …

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Laura Radensky is only the third Executive Director to lead …

WEBExecutive Director (only the 3rd director in history) As only the third Executive Director to lead COHME, Laura Radensky—a Licensed Clinical Geriatric Social Worker (LCSW) …

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5 Reasons Why Specialized Home Health Aides Are Essential for …

WEBSpecialized training also equips caregivers to anticipate and prevent potential safety hazards. For example, Alzheimer’s patients often experience “sundowning,” a …

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The Impact of Hearing Loss on Quality of Life: Recognizing Signs …

WEBAge-related Changes: Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is the most common cause of hearing impairment in older adults.Over time, the delicate hair cells in the inner ear …

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5 Reasons Why Hiring a Home Health Aide Might Be Right For …

WEBIncreases safety and reduces the risk of falls. Older adults are at an increased risk of falls, which can lead to serious injuries and even death. A home health aide can help reduce …

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Helping Older Adults With Time Management

WEBBy Rivka KulikMany older adults, even those without memory issues, are challenged with a skewed perception of time. The diagnostic term is dyschronometria. Simply, it means …

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Everything You Need To Know About Medicare in New York City

WEBFunding: Ensuring that Medicare remains adequately funded to meet the growing needs of older adults is an ongoing challenge.Budget constraints and the rising cost of healthcare …

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Navigating the Emotional Journey: Support Strategies for …

WEBRemember, you are not alone in this. There are resources and communities ready to support you every step of the way. By taking care of yourself and reaching out for help …

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Why Do Older Adults Need a Professional Social Worker on Their …

WEBA social worker works alongside the family and loved ones as a part of the older adult's support system, which is one of the most important aspects of senior care. "The …

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How To Navigate Rehabilitation For Older Adults With Cognitive …

WEBThere is a harsh reality that for some patients, rehabilitation after a significant health crisis may not be necessary or even possible. The problem, though, is knowing where to draw …

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which is right for me or my loved one

WEBThere can be a lot of confusion about the definitions of palliative care and Hospice – so much so that the New York State Dept. of Health requests that licensed home health …

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Frequently Asked Questions about COHME’s Home Care Services …

WEBHere are many of the questions we get asked regularly by our clients. If you have additional questions, please call us at (212) 514-7147. and we’ll be happy to answer them! 1. Are …

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