Ephraim Zagelbaum

  People who age face many challenges. As we get older, our mobility can become compromised in several ways. We may experience a decline in physical ability and the ability to perform day-to-day tasks; a loss of memory and cognitive functions; or changes in body chemistry that lead to falling more frequently as we age. Mobility difficulties are common for seniors, with one third of people over the age of 70 having some mobility problems. In addition to being harder to detect, mobility problems are often untreated due to a variety of reasons. Finding the right combination of exercise and lifestyle modifications can help older adults increase mobility and stay more socially engaged with their family and friends. In this article, nursing home owner Ephraim Zagelbaum explains what you should know about limited mobility for seniors and tips to keep active.  

As the weather gets warmer and activities increase, so will the demand for hydration. The summer months are the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. However, this also means that there is more chance for heat-related illnesses to arise. This means that you need to stay hydrated even more than usual. It’s not just what you eat but how much you are drinking that matters in the summer months. That’s why hydration is so important for elders. Here, nursing home owner Ephraim Zagelbaum shares some tips on how to help seniors stay hydrated this summer:  

It can be difficult to care for a loved one who is aging and in need of assistance. It can also be difficult to find the right care facility. Nursing homes offer a number of benefits that make them an ideal option for seniors, as well as their families. These benefits include professional medical care, rehabilitation services, socializing opportunities, and many more. Here, Ephraim Zagelbaum, founder and CEO of Personal Healthcare , a senior care management company, shares the top four reasons why nursing homes are the best choice for your family member.  

  Nursing homes offer a level of care that can’t be found in most other places. These facilities provide a social setting for people with disabilities, including both physical and mental disabilities. They also offer a level of care that is not typically available to individuals living in the community. If you or someone you love is considering nursing home residency, there are many benefits to consider. In this blog post, nursing home owner  Ephraim Zagelbaum will discuss some of them and how they may work for you or your loved one.

  With age, it is important to achieve greater safety and comfort at home. Elements or furniture pieces that perhaps were previously useful can suddenly become an impediment for those people who begin to have mobility problems. It is vital to take care of the details, especially those related to the furniture, in places where the elderly live. The main objective should be to avoid a fall, as this can affect the seniors’ quality of life in an unexpected way and considerably aggravate their general situation. There are elderly people with diseases whose situation we already think is very bad but it can get worse if there is carelessness and a fall occurs. Aware of this problem, nursing home owner Ehpraim Zagelbaum informs you how you should adapt the home to improve the quality of life of the elderly. Homes adapted for the elderly Achieving a functional environment facilitates the lives of the elderly in many aspects, so creating an accessible environment is important so tha...

  One of the biggest challenges for family members caring for a spouse or elder with any form of dementia is dealing with sudden outbursts of agitation and aggression. Most people with dementia experience behavioral changes during the course of the disease. Depending on their personalities and experiences, they may become anxious or repeat the same question or activity many times. These changes can be stressful for caregivers and are highly unpredictable. As the disease progresses, your loved one's behavior may seem inappropriate, childish, or impulsive. Aggression is a common behavior among dementia patients. Insulting, hitting, grabbing, kicking, pushing, throwing things, scratching, yelling, biting, and making strange noises are some of the ways they express their negative emotions. "People think of Alzheimer's as a memory disease," says Ephraim Zagelbaum, Founder and CEO of Personal Healthcare . “But, in fact, there are many neuropsychiatric symptoms. Alzheime...

  We all have an older family member, friend or neighbor, who at some point requires additional support. Sometimes you even have to decide whether sending them to a nursing home is the right thing to do. However, we know little about the conditions in these places, since older people living in nursing homes often end up being invisible and vulnerable. Most aging surveys are conducted in households, so we rarely find out how older adults live in sites that provide long-term residential housing. In most countries, the population in this type of nursing home is too small for this omission to skew our understanding of the general health of older adult populations, but it nevertheless reveals a lack of knowledge about this group of people, who appear to be particularly vulnerable. When considering moving into a nursing home, also called a residential facility, you can take steps to ensure that you choose the location that best meets your needs. Bellow, Ephraim Zagelbaum, Founder and...