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Expert Home Care delivers live-in and senior help to those living with Alzheimer’s in New Jersey. Call us at 800-848-2336, if you need in-home care to safely live at home.

Today we continue our Alzheimer’s warning signs in New Jersey - this helps family members and caregivers understand if the memory loss of your aging senior is a serious health concern. If you notice any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, don’t ignore them. See your doctor for a check up.

5. Poor Judgment.
Not normal -  People with Alzheimer’s may dress inappropriately, i.e. put on layers of clothing on a warm day or very little in the cold. Demonstrate poor judgment about money, like giving away large sums to telemarketers.

Normal - Suggest a questionable or debatable decision from time to time.

6. Abstract thinking problems.
Not normal - Unusual difficulty performing complex mental tasks, like forgetting what numbers are and how they should be used.

Normal - Challenged when balancing a checkbook.

7. Misplacing things.
Not normal - Put things in unusual places: an iron in the freezer or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl.

Normal - Misplace keys or other important things temporarily.

8. Changes in behavior or mood.
Normal - Have rapid mood swings – from calm to tears to anger – and for no obvious reason.

Normal - From time to time feeling sad or moody.

More on the Alzheimer’s warning signs - also visit Alz.org for more information.

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“Mr. Sandman” Often Overlooks The Elderly in New Jersey

For many older people, getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge. While for some, going to sleep is as easy as crawling under the covers and turning off the light, scientists are learning that more than half of the elderly have difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep.

Many well documented studies suggest that altered sleep patterns are a normal part of aging. Some studies suggest that the elderly produce less of the so called sleep hormone, melatonin, than they did when they were younger. Some evidence supports the view that those elderly individuals who complain of sleep problems have lower melatonin levels than other individuals who are the same age and who get better sleep at night.

Conversely, still other studies indicate that melatonin levels do not diminish as individuals age. Doctors are still trying to determine just how useful melatonin treatment could be for those over age 65 who experience sleep problems. Here are some suggestions from sleep experts that could help you improve your quality of sleep.

• Stay active - Many studies have shown that exercise can be helpful for people 50 to 78 to regulate their sleep. Even getting enough sunlight during the late afternoon can help, too.
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine - Having a cup of coffee after supper, or a few drinks before bed, can really affect your sleep. Alcohol might make you feel sleepy at first, but it actually makes it difficult for you to stay asleep and rest.
• Take short naps - Daytime naps are okay as long as you limit them to 30 minutes or less. If you find it difficult to get the sleep you need, you should discuss the topic with your doctor. “Mr. Sandman” may be passing you by, but that needn’t rob you of the benefits of a good night’s sleep.

Do you have problems getting a full night’s sleep? How did you overcome “Mr. Sandman’s” absence? Please share your stories, we’d like to hear them!

To learn more about the type of care Expert Home Care in New Jersey offers seniors and elders choosing to live at home, giver us a call 800-848-2336.

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In our post yesterday, it addressed New Jersey Elders and Seniors - and how you need to pay attention to their diet and nutrition.. even though you live very busy lives, you must take the time to eat right and exercise! Expert Home and Live-In Care for Seniors and Elders in New Jersey. If you have an aging relative, and they need help with daily living activities, please call 800-848-2336.

We highly advise our New Jersey Seniors to exercise and eat healthy foods. Moderate exercise is good for you. The question is, What is moderate exercise? Well, according to the experts, a moderate exercise program doesn’t necessarily have to be EXERCISE in the traditional sense at all.

Moderate exercise can be …

• Walking “briskly” for 30 minutes.
• Riding a bicycle 4 miles in 15 minutes.
• Using a “stair-climber” for 15 minutes.
• Washing windows or floors for 45 to 60 minutes.
• Gardening for 45 minutes.
• Raking leaves for 30 minutes.
• Shoveling snow for 15 minutes.
• Dancing fast for 30 minutes.

If you’re considering beginning an exercise program and you’re currently getting no exercise at all, it’s a good idea to call your doctor just to ask if there are any reasons why you shouldn’t start. Assuming that he/she says it’s okay, the next thing to remember is to start gently. The surest way to sabotage your good intentions is to go “all out” on the first day, and then wake up the next morning so stiff and sore you give up the idea of exercising altogether.

Begin easy and work up to a moderate exercise program that uses approximately 150 calories per day. If you start slow, you may find yourself looking forward to gradually increasing your exercise routine as your level of fitness, strength and energy increases and that’s good for your health, your heart and your outlook on life!

Have a happy and healthy senior life in New Jersey. If you live in New Jersey, aging, and want to stay home longer but need help doing so, please contact Expert Home and Live-In Care for Seniors and Elders in New Jersey or give us a call 800-848-2336.

New Jersey’s Expert Home Care for Elders and Seniors provides care for your aging loved ones since 1984. Please call us when your loved one needs help - 800-848-2336.

Assisted Living prevents falls In senior’s home

Approximately 25 percent of the population age 65 and older requires treatment for injuries received from a fall every year. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury for people in that age group.

So, what can the average “senior” do to protect themselves from a fall? There are several things to consider:

• Keep Your Home Safe. A majority of falls happen in the home. To make your home more fall proof, you should eliminate as many trip hazards as possible.
• Make sure all throw-rugs have non-slip backing pads.
• Make sure all stairwells and hallways are well lit and free of clutter.
• Equip bathrooms, bathtubs and shower stalls with securely attached grab-bars and use non-skid mats or treads to help prevent slips and falls.
• Stay Active. An active lifestyle is one of the best of all possible ways to reduce your “risks” in many areas, not just falling.
• Physical activity keeps your muscles strong, helps maintain bone density, keeps you limber and flexible, as well as helping you maintain a good sense of balance.
• Walking, gardening and stretching exercises are all good ways to help maintain optimum body mechanics no matter what your age.
• Live Healthy. Remember, eating a well balanced diet, limiting your consumption of alcohol, which may interact with your medications.
• Staying active and getting regular health check ups can all help you avoid falls, as well as many other health problems that could keep you down.

New Jersey’s Expert Home Care for Elders and Seniors is here to help provide care for aging seniors in New Jersey. Please call us if you have questions or concerns about your loved one - 800-848-2336.