Consejos de salud
Spring Allergy Prevention: Tips to Breathe Easy This Season
Allergies are caused by pollen, mold, and other airborne irritants that are more prevalent during spring. Thankfully, there are several ways you can minimize your symptoms and make the most of the season.Planning for Peace of Mind: What You Need to Know About Advance Directives
Advance directives are important because they ensure your healthcare wishes are known and respected, even if you're unable to speak for yourself.Your Voice Matters: Speaking Up for Your Health
When you visit your medical provider, it’s important to let them know any concerns you may have. Feeling prepared can turn an intimidating appointment into a productive conversation that centers on you. When you take an active role, your care becomes more personal and more aligned with what matters most to you.Seizures and Fainting (Syncope): Fall Prevention Guide for Participants and Families
Some older adults may have conditions that can cause them to suddenly lose consciousness from a seizure or fainting (syncope). This can result to a fall and injury. Knowing what to look for and what to do can help keep you or your loved one safe.Hoarding: It’s More Than Just Clutter
Hoarding is a mental health condition that affects how people think, feel, and make decisions about their possessions, and, often, about their sense of safety and identity.Staying Safe This Winter: Simple Tips to Prevent Falls
With a few practical steps, you can enjoy winter while staying safe and confident.Start the Year Strong: Prioritize Preventive Care for Yourself and Your Loved Ones in 2026
As we age, our healthcare needs often become more complex, making preventive care increasingly important. For older adults, staying proactive about health can lead to a more vibrant and independent life. Start 2026 right and make wellness your goal – not only for yourself, but for those who love and care about you!Helping Minimize Loneliness and Social Isolation in the Winter
With awareness and proactive support, older adults can enjoy a more connected, fulfilling holiday season.Winter Safety for Older Adults
In this blog, CenterLight Healthcare Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Vice President of Clinical Operations Heather Ogando, MD, walks us through essential winter safety tips tailored for older New Yorkers to help you or your loved ones stay warm and healthy all season long.Palliative Care
Palliative Care, and the medical specialty of Palliative Care Medicine, provides relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both you and your family.The Power of Proper Nutrition
Regardless of your age, good nutrition has a huge impact on health. But as we get older, what we eat is even more essential, because it can help prevent many of the common health conditions that afflict us.Alimentación sana para un estilo de vida saludable
Eating right is all about balance. You can enjoy good food if it’s part of your healthy eating plan.Don’t Fall This Summer: Stay Steady on Your Feet
Summer activities often mean more walking, time outdoors, and exposure to wet or uneven surfaces—all of which can increase your risk of falling.Foot Care for People with Diabetes
Did you know that individuals with Diabetes are more prone to having foot problems?Tips and Tricks for Healthy Vision
With summer approaching, temperature changes, chronic conditions, and prescription medications increase risks for older adults.Summer Safety: Stay Cool and Stay Hydrated
With summer approaching, temperature changes, chronic conditions, and prescription medications increase risks for older adults.Alzheimer’s Disease and Fall Risk: What You Need to Know
According to the National Library of Medicine, people with Alzheimer’s Disease are twice as likely to fall than those without it. These falls can reduce independence, impact quality of life, and in some cases, cause serious injuries.What You Need to Know About Living with Arthritis
Arthritis can damage your joints, internal organs, and skin. There are things you can do to keep the damage from getting worse.Recognizing the Signs of a Stroke
May is National Stroke Month--let's take this time to go over the signs of a stroke to ensure you can act quickly if you or a loved one is having an attack.For Older Adults, Healthcare Can be Confusing. We Can Help!
Ensuring that older adults can access the benefits they need without unnecessary barriers is more than just a matter of paperwork—it's about improving lives. CenterLight PACE can help answer questions and offer support to our participants or individuals interested in enrolling.Dealing with Seasonal Allergies
As winter ends, spring brings with it beautiful flowers, grasses, and other pollen producers. While most people look forward to this season, it may not be as enjoyable for those who suffer from seasonal allergies.Cuidar al cuidador
A medida que la población envejece, aumenta el número de personas que ejercen de cuidadores. Aquí hemos recopilado consejos sobre cómo cuidarse a uno mismo mientras se cuida a un ser querido.La importancia de la conexión
Todos necesitamos relaciones sociales para sobrevivir y prosperar, pero a medida que envejecemos, es posible que pasemos más tiempo solos.El cribado del cáncer salva vidas
Según el Instituto Nacional del Cáncer, los esfuerzos de prevención y detección han contribuido en gran medida a salvar vidas del cáncer de mama, de cuello de útero, colorrectal, de pulmón y de próstata. En este Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Cáncer, nos gustaría recordarle la importancia de los cuidados preventivos.Consejos para la salud ocular
Enero es el Mes Nacional del Cuidado de los Ojos. En este blog, aprenda algunos consejos que pueden ayudarle a promover la salud ocular.Seguridad invernal y prevención de caídas
Una nevada puede convertir Nueva York en un paraíso invernal. Pero para las personas mayores, disfrutar de la belleza del invierno también significa mantenerse calientes y tomar precauciones cuando salgan a las calles heladas. En esta entrada del blog, aprenderá consejos útiles sobre cómo puede minimizar el riesgo de caídas durante el invierno.Vacuna antigripal para personas mayores
Una de las formas más eficaces de minimizar las probabilidades de contraer la gripe es vacunarse. Es menos probable que enferme gravemente o sea hospitalizado por la gripe y las complicaciones relacionadas con la gripe si se vacuna.Protéjase de la gripe
Existen algunas medidas sencillas que puede tomar para protegerse y proteger a sus seres queridos durante la temporada de gripe.Lo que hay que saber sobre la diabetes y las personas mayores
Aprender sobre los síntomas, la prevención y el control de la diabetes es un paso importante que puede dar para prevenir complicaciones y seguir viviendo de forma segura e independiente en su propio hogar.Depresión en la tercera edad
¿Qué es la depresión? La depresión es un trastorno del estado de ánimo que puede afectar a nuestra forma de sentir, actuar y pensar. Es un problema frecuente entre las personas mayores. Sin embargo, no es una parte normal del envejecimiento. La depresión mejora con tratamiento. Se calcula que entre el 1% y el 5% de las personas mayores que viven en la comunidad [...]Seguridad de los medicamentos
Es muy importante tomar los medicamentos de la forma que le haya prescrito su médico. A menudo, las personas se saltan dosis porque: A continuación encontrará consejos para seguir la pauta de sus medicamentos. Otros recordatorios importantes: Para obtener consejos adicionales, puede visitar el Instituto Nacional sobre el Envejecimiento. CenterLight se compromete a proporcionar información precisa relacionada con la salud para ayudar a las personas a vivir bien, [...]Suscríbase a las actualizaciones por correo electrónico para conocer los últimos horarios y recibir información sobre CenterLight Healthcare PACE.