Is ALS Contagious?
A common question about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is whether it is contagious. The short...
Alex has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. He is deeply committed to providing families and loved ones with unsurpassed care by promoting quality services, ethical business standards, and superior employment practices. Alex founded Ezra Home Care with the goal of providing peace of mind for family members by improving the quality of care and safety for their loved ones.
A common question about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is whether it is contagious. The short...
Although Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) progresses differently in each individual, it usually...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a condition that has undefined causes and a very...
Since ALS can significantly influence a person's health, it is critical to make an accurate and...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been the object of medical research for many years. One of...
The prevention of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is being actively researched. While there is...
Discovering that your loved one has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can be...
Early symptoms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) can be subtle and easy to miss. While there...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive and...
Diagnosing ALS can be a difficult process, since the initial symptoms presented are very subtle,...
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a scientific mystery. Despite the extensive research, the...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease with relatively undefined origins. As researchers...
Home care for ALS patients is a type of care that is provided in the patient's home by trained...
Can driving continue after a person has been diagnosed with dementia? As a general rule, people...
For individuals diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s...
Hiring a caregiver for assistance with activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, transferring...
If you're currently spending time at your mom’s house over the holiday season or have just returned...
Diabetes can cause health complications, but people can stay safely in their homes with proper care...
Scientific sources usually refer to three major stages of ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) -...
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In the long term, hip replacement surgery almost always improves mobility and quality of life....
If a loved one is diagnosed with ALS, their life, and the lives of their family members, will...
Dealing with your parent’s dementia diagnosis can be a challenging time, and it can feel extra...
Agitation, aggression, and unpredictable behavior caused by cognitive issues can make being a...
When your parent has a stroke, it can be a huge shock, not just for them but for you too, and...
If the somewhat daunting term 'Electroshock Therapy' has been recommended by your loved one’s...
Your mom is ready to be discharged from the hospital, but what do you do when you, and your elderly...
When everyday tasks become more complex, or illness results in a decline in memory function or...
A fall in the home for an older adult can result in a serious, potentially life-threatening injury....
For many seniors and individuals with temporary or permanent disabilities, dressing can be a...
This article was initially taken from Yahoo Health in 2011 and updated over the years. You can also...
If your family is struggling with the consequences of a loved one's mini-stroke, the journey ahead...
Supporting a loved one that needs help sounds like a natural (and kind) inclination; however,...
Stress, exhaustion and burnout are extremely common for family caregivers who spend time providing...
There are some conversations we know are inevitable, but which we dread, and one of these is...
Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults and often result in hip fractures, brain...
We are all so focused on the pandemic, it is easy to forget the safety basics.
Family members can be overwhelmed when entering a completely new world of caregiving, and being...
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, depression is very common in dementia sufferers,...
If a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, as the family caregiver, you will need to...
Multiple Sclerosis is a serious degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system and...
There are many different types of dementia, so it is important to understand the differences, and...
While the physical symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as muscle rigidity and tremors, are well...
Long life spans are no longer the exception to the rule, but the rule itself. According to a...
When you take on the role of family caregiver for a loved one, it can be difficult to admit that...
The ability to complete everyday tasks for ourselves, such as bathing, dressing, eating, even...
Parkinson's Disease manifests differently in each individual, but there are some consistent...
Nothing can prepare you for the shock and grief of losing a loved one, but when that person has...
Pet therapy is widely recognized as a beneficial treatment for seniors with mental, physical and...
Realizing that your elderly parent can no longer live safely, alone, can be worrying and stressful....
One in five people over the age of 55 will experience a mental health issue, according to the...
If your parent has received a late-onset Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, it's essential to...
As the New Year begins, you may find yourself facing fresh challenges when it comes to caring for...
Sudden illness or a major medical incident, such as a heart attack, can be a huge shock for an...
The Holiday Season can be joyful time for many people; for seniors, however, it can be a time of...
Frosty temperatures and icy streets can make it difficult for your elderly parent with mobility...
Having a conversation with your mom or dad about Home Care can be hard for them, and uncomfortable...
Choosing the right Home Care company is a big decision - especially if your parent has Parkinson’s...
Work, kids, relationships, and now an elderly parent who requires near full-time care at home; life...
When someone has a stroke, it can be a huge shock, not only to the person in question, but also...
Accepting that a loved one is running out of time is a very emotional experience, especially when...
Life expectancy is on the rise, but so too is the number of US citizens suffering from Type II...
Despite being entirely focused around the needs of another, the role of caregiver can be a lonely...
Caring for a loved one is an admirable, but also exhausting and challenging, role to take on. Many...
When someone you love has dementia, their behavior is likely to change, and sometimes conversations...
Mobility issues, fragility, forgetfulness and loneliness; watching your parent age can be very...
As many as one in five of the senior population in the US suffer from at least one mental health...
Making the decision to get help with the care of your elderly parent is a big and important step....
Caring for someone with Parkinson's Disease can be a full-time job. It's important to know that,...
It can be emotionally draining to navigate a loved one's complicated dementia path, particularly if...
Being at the receiving end of increasingly bad behavior from an elderly parent with cognitive or...
Dealing with the news that your parent has been diagnosed with a long-term, progressive decline in...
For many older people, there comes a time when it is no longer safe or possible for them to live...
There may come a time when you feel it's no longer safe for your elderly parent to drive. But how...
If your dad is recovering from a major stroke, he could be at a heightened risk of depression. When...
If Mom or Dad can no longer live safely at home on their own, you may have already thought about...
One in three seniors aged 65 and over suffer a fall every single year, according to a report by the...
Multiple Sclerosis is a progressive neurological condition that affects a person's mobility....
Dad’s diagnosis of Alzheimer's can be a shock to the whole family. It's natural to feel a range of...
For years, she gave you life advice, but now she can barely remember the days of the week. How do...
Pride, fear, not accepting the facts of aging - these are just some of the reasons behind an older...
Randi Berkowitz, 63, and Patricia DiGiacomo, 58, both of Brighton, Massachusetts were accused of...
Frida Muumba has been working for Ezra Home Care since 2009. Clients love working with her! Her...
Bill Bradley had difficulties of getting out of his car. Now this task is much easier for him...
Every month the Ezra Home Care team invites certified professionals in geriatric care to provide...
The Team of Ezra Home Care is happy to recognize Joseph Addai as a caregiver of the month.
If you are going to hire a caregiver or a home care company to care for your loved one, it is...
Rosa Tonge has been a caregiver at Ezra Home Care since June of 2010.
Randy Veraguas is an extremely positive person. Her favorite quote is: “Every cloud has a silver...
Ezra Home Care would like to recognize our caregiver of the month, May Kawaala.
Check up our recent video from the caregivers' training at Ezra Home Care.
If you try to google "Alzheimer’s" or "dementia care" you’ll find plenty of information, from...
Many of us have parents who live alone, and we’re always concerned about their safety. What if they...
Ezra Home Care interviewed an accountant/tax adviser, Lev Agranovich, about tax deductions for home...
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston has launched a “Brain Fit Club” to help support...
A new year is right around the corner, making it a perfect time to start thinking about New Year's...
Ezra Home Care would like to recognize our caregiver of the month, Celecia Rocher.
Ezra Home Care recently interviewed Carol Westheimer, a specialist in the field of geriatrics,...
What will happen with home care in the future? Learn about 5 new technologies created over the last...
Ezra Home Care's caregivers Betty, Celecia and Jeninah have been caring for Karen...
At some point our loved ones may need assistance with daily living activities or other kind of...
This month, Ezra Home Care would like to recognize our caregiver of the month, Betty Arnold. Betty...
When most people think about their brain, they don’t think of it as an organ like the heart. The...
A dynasty trust is a trust set-up by a parent or grandparent that allows one’s inheritance to...
Zubah Saygbay Akoi has been a caregiver at Ezra Home Care since June of 2010. Originally from...
As we age, our bones become weaker due to a loss of minerals, causing what we all know as...
Everyone looks forward to a restful night’s sleep. This is the time our body uses to restore and...
Labored breathing, surgical infection, and uncontrolled pains have been some of the reasons for...
One of our clients, Betty (1) is 85 years old. As with many of our older clients, she has many...
Esther Smith is a Certified Nursing Assistance who has received great reviews from the clients she...
As the stages of our lives go by, most of us will find ourselves ready to downsize. Whether we move...
This article was submitted to us by the Law Office of Amy Antonellis.
When we asked her clients about their caretaker, Lissa, this is what they had to say: "Lissa is...
There are approximately 35 million Americans age 65 and older and more than 5.4 million suffer from...
Fish is a fabulous food - There is lots of variety in taste and texture. It is a versatile food...
Since slips and falls are a major source of injuries, it is necessary to prevent them within the...
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of Americans. Experts tell us that we may reduce heart disease by...
Ezra Home Care is delighted to announce this month’s caregiver spotlight.
On this page we have compiled links that will help you prepare to have the difficult and highly...
This article was submitted by guest blogger, Bryan Agurcia (*)
Tip #1: Understand what options are available
Senior hoarding seems to be have been around for a very long time. Recently, we hear more about...
Ezra Home Care's favorite January recipe: Roasted Root Jumble with Feta Cheese! We love sharing...
At its best, humor is a tool for maintaining perspective on life's difficulties. The ability to...
The coming week, between Christmas and New Years, can be a hectic, yet sweet week. Many of us will...
Ensure happier holidays for seniors with special needs or health issues If you have older friends...
What are you thankful for as a caregiver? The help of others? The miracle of patience? The grace of...
On average, one in five Medicare beneficiaries who are discharged from a hospital re-enter the...
December is National Handwashing Awareness Month. It may seem like a simple act, but proper...
This morning, we were asked by the Newton Police Department to help spread the word of a mailing...
Note: This article was originally posted in June 2012. We are reposting, with just a few edits, in...
This time of the year, it is particularly important for older adults to get the flu vaccine.
Our gratitude to The Senior List for calling our attention to this subject. It seems that very few...
“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep...
If you're currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer or have been treated for breast cancer...
Ezra Home Care's Safe Transition Program helps to reduce Avoidable Rehospitalizations NEWTON, MA -...
When you hire an in-home health care/home care worker from a Home Care Company rather than hiring a...
June is dedicated to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness. At Ezra Home Care, we provide care...
On behalf of your Boston & Newton area Benchmark Senior Living communities, Ezra Home Care and...
Stopping age-related muscle loss What are some good ways to halt and reverse age-related muscle...
Increasing protein intake helps prevent muscle decline which helps prevent falls but many elderly...
The Massachusetts Home Modification Loan Program greatly benefits elders and people with...
Be Your Own Health Care Advocate
New Survey Studies Financial Wellbeing of Senior Living Residents This article is from the ALFA...
Home Care is Helpful Care for Diabetics Neglecting to care for your diabetes, or your loved one’s...
March is National Professional Social Work Month! Who are Social Workers? (Hint: they are are...
Long-term care insurance pays for services that aren't covered by Medicare or traditional health...
Here are some tips for good senior nutrition, just in time for National Nutrition Month! Go to...
Ezra Home Care's favorite Healthy Recipe for February is Kohlrabi Risotto.
This article was written by Harry Margolis of Margolis & Bloom, LLP. MassHealth (Medicaid) is the...
Ezra Home Care's Outstanding Compassionate Caregiver Award (aka Outstanding Employee Achievement...
Ezra Home Care is honored to be selected as a Vendor for Newton at Home and for Cambridge at Home.
By Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
With well wishes for a happy, healthy holiday season all around us, it is easy to "assume" that...
Reiki benefits Patients and Caregivers . . . really everyone can benefit from Reiki.
This article was written by Mao Shing Ni, L.Ac., D.O.M., PhD on Dr. Oz's Blog. Living to an old age...
Marcela del Carmen, MD, gynecologic oncologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center,...
In the United States, ovarian cancer remains the deadliest of all gynecologic malignancies and the...
Ezra Home Care is a proud sponsor of Mayor Menino's Health & Fitness Walk for Seniors! October 4th...
National Falls Prevention Awareness Day is observed the first day of fall to promote and increase...
SUMMERTIME JAZZ 2011 Concerts at Cadbury Commons in Cambridge!
Reducing stress is an effective way to ease ills of later life There’s no surefire way to slow the...
Food can’t cure arthritis, but it can make the disease less painful – or worse. Find out which 7...
This article was published in Boston.com and was written By Kay Lazar, Globe Staff
Massachusett's first lady, Diane Patrick spoke in front of more than 500 attendees at the Schwartz...
Ezra Home Care's Holocaust Survivor Program was featured on television! Jessica Zelfand and...
Andrew Dreyfus, President & CEO Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA discusses: Can Payment Reform Deliver...
1. The first United States President to decorate the White House Christmas tree was Franklin Pierce.
THINKING POSITIVELY All of our feelings, beliefs and knowledge are based on one thing: our internal...
Recently there has been a rise of interest in Senior Fitness, and there is a good reason for it.
Thanksgiving is a big day when it comes to feasting and if you are a diabetic, it might be...
Scientists all over the world work day and night to find elixir of youth. They are determined to...
As the winter months get closer, and the weather turns colder, windier and drier, your skin will...
October 29th and 30th don’t miss an inspirational TV Show “Don’t Retire, Inspire” on BNN. The Show...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) (also referred to in America as National Breast Cancer...
The foods you eat provide the energy your body needs to function. Just like you need to put fuel in...
A New Jersey woman placed a camera in the bedroom of her 91-year-old mother so family and friends...
Senior/Eldercare News: An elderly Chinese woman has stunned her family and fellow villagers by...
At one of our team meetings we have been discussing new ideas for our blog and newsletters. We went...
At Ezra Home Care we are thrilled to sponsor our employee Angela Warner. Angela is headed to the...
In the heart of Manhattan, two wealthy brothers, Homer and Langley Collyer, lived trapped by...