Ephraim Zagelbaum

  The correct diet of the elderly is a fundamental part of a healthy life. The impact of malnutrition in this population group implies, whether it is healthy individual or with established pathologies, an increased risk of contracting diseases and even mortality, the appearance of cognitive deterioration, anemia, difficulty in controlling many diseases and an acceleration of degenerative diseases, which already cause malnutrition. It is common to hear among the older adult population that they are not hungry. This is known as "physiological" anorexia as explained by Ephraim Zagelbaum, Founder and CEO of Personal Healthcare , a respected nursing home company. “It has multiple causes, the main one being social, since a lot of older adults are alone and do not cook or do not want to eat because they are alone. In addition, another cause can be oral health due to pain when chewing. There is also a decrease in taste buds, which makes it difficult to appreciate the flavors of f...

The most numerous age group in the 21st century will be those over 65, people whose capacity decreases as their daily physical activity declines. However, much of this deterioration can be easily corrected with simple exercise programs. Exercise and physical activity improve health, functional capacity, quality of life, and independence. It is an illusion to think that the elderly are incapable of physical activity, therefore they cannot participate in sports. Some people sincerely believe that physical activity becomes obsolete with age. Widespread misconceptions also include the idea that it is dangerous for older people to participate in sports because of the risk of injury. A recent report provided by Ephraim Zagelbaum, founder and CEO of Personal Healthcare , revealed that most people avoid physical activity entirely over the age of 65. That means they just sit or lie down most of the day.

Most countries are facing the aging of their population, which results in an increasing demand for long-term care. In order to develop assistance in the area of ​​long-term care, it is important for the municipality to play a more active role. According to the words of Ephraim Zagelbaum, founder and CEO of Personal Healthcare , “aging is not just about facing life's crises, it's about moving through life's challenges and opportunities." In a context of population ageing, Ephraim Zagelbaum encourages the utilization of professional care for the elderly living in the community. Mr. Zagelbaum proposes universal access for all citizens, effective care for better health outcomes, efficient use of resources, high-quality services and responsiveness to patient concerns. This understanding is needed to increase the efficiency of the long-term care system. Indeed, formal care used has been found to have positive effects on the health of the elderly and it also affects th...

Being active and engaging socially makes seniors feel happier and obviously, that has lots of benefit in terms of reducing depression. Even mre, a number of studies show that isolation can be a big contributor to cardiovascular risk and depression in older adults. This becomes especially true for older adults who have made the commitment of moving to an assisted living facility or nursing home. Nursing home owner Ephraim Zagelbaum, founder of Personal Healthcare, a senior care management company operating within New York and Massachusetts, is well-acquired with the benefits of keeping seniors socially active. In addition to providing social and emotional support and connecting, socializing invariably involves communication, which can help improve cognition. It helps to residents to utilize their communication skills and those interactions can be very helpful for keeping a high level of mental stimulation," Ephraim Zagelbaum says.

As seniors age, they face a unique set of challenges during their day-to-day life. What used to be simple will become more difficult, which can be incredibly frustrating for elderly people who have spent the majority of their life functioning independently. Things like bathing, cleaning, and going up and down the stairs will eventually require the help of a loved one, a caregiver, or a nurse, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach for these seniors who need a little extra assistance .

A mesothelioma is a rare, asbestos-related cancer which usually develops in the protective lining of the lungs or abdomen. In order to develop, the mesothelioma need decades. However, once it develops it is aggressive and debilitating. According to Ephraim Zagelbaum , a healthcare executive and a CEO of Personal Healthcare, due to the long-latency period, mesothelioma usually affects people which are 60+ years old. In Zagelbaum’s opinion, compared to younger patients, seniors with mesothelioma typically have a poorer prognosis.

Vitamin K has properties that highlight its coagulant potential and its disease prevention potential, which makes it an essential vitamin for older adults. Discover more in this article. In order to write this article, we went to one of the Personal Healthcare’s residential care facilities and spoke with the manager and healthcare expert, Ephraim Zagelbaum . A group of compounds that are chemically similar is known under the name of vitamin K. The original name of these compounds is naphthoquinones. Vegetables are the primary source of this vitamin. It is also known as the "antihemorrhagic vitamin" since one of its main functions is to facilitate the coagulation of blood. This was discovered by Henrik Dam discovered it in 1935, from a series of experiments with chickens.   General aspects of vitamin K It is a lipophilic vitamin, soluble in fat. It has been proven that vitamin K is an essential complement of vitamin D. This means that for the activation of ...