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The High Holidays and Aging Loved Ones: Finding Meaning When Family Traditions Change
The Jewish High Holidays are a time of reflection, family gathering and tradition. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur carry a particular emotional significance, bringing families together around familiar prayers, foods, rituals, and gatherings. Adult children and the older relatives may come to a painful realization: the family may not be able to celebrate as they did in the past. The person who once hosted the entire family may no longer be able to prepare the meal or attend servi

Debbie of NY Elder Care
Oct 73 min read
A Tragic Wake-Up Call: What the Fall River Fire Teaches Us About Senior Care
As a geriatric care manager, and as a former senior housing director, with many years of experience helping families navigate the complex...

Debbie of NY Elder Care
Jul 14, 20253 min read
What is the future of Geriatric focused medicine?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/opinion/health-care-geriatrics-boomers-aging.html?unlocked_article_code=1.qU4.oKpx.Pn276rLj_mpY&smid=u...

Debbie of NY Elder Care
Jan 19, 20252 min read


Considering Assisted Living- 5 Mistakes to avoid
Aging Considering an Assisted-Living Facility? 5 Mistakes to Avoid- A recent interview in BottomLineInc Author Debra Drelich...

Debbie of NY Elder Care
Jan 19, 20257 min read


Celebrate Spring
Spring is in the air after a long hard winter! Spring is my favorite time of year. The contrast after the long winter, especially here...

Debbie of NY Elder Care
May 8, 20192 min read
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