Common Chronic Conditions and Aging at Home in Passaic and Bergen County/ Fairlawn
Chronic illness impacts some seniors’ ability to live at home
Chronic diseases can have a profound impact on the health and quality of life of Passaic and Bergen County/ Fair Lawn Seniors,
not to mention the impact on family that is often associated with a long-term illness. But specialists in gerontology and the emerging field of anti-aging medicine are quick to point out that "while the risk of disease and disability undoubtedly can increase with advancing years, poor health is not an inevitable consequence of aging."According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) a lot of the sickness, disability, and even death associated with chronic disease can be avoided through preventive measures. The CDC suggests lessening the possibility of the onset of chronic disease in later years by:
Practicing a healthy lifestyle that includes healthy eating, regular exercise and avoiding tobacco use
Regular use of early detection and testing such as breast, prostate and cervical cancer screenings, diabetes and cholesterol screenings, bone density scans, etc.
If you or a loved one is aging at home with a Chronic Condition in Passaic and Bergen County/ Fairlawn our home health care team at BrightStar Care can help. We provide 24/7 care to seniors and can make living with chronic health condition easier. Learn about our Skilled Nursing and Home Health Care Services - CLICK HERE
Our RN-led care team will tailor a personalized plan to support any type of care needed, including Alzheimer's and dementia, disability services, hospice, medication management, respite, and more.