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New Jersey Senior Resources

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Most NJ seniors and elders are aware of the need to prepare for the winters. One way we do that to insure that our health remains strong is to get a flu shot. By doing this, it can reduce the risk of influenza-related death among people 65 and older.

But according to a recent study by researchers at the George Washington University in Washington D.C., the study suggests that influenza-related death among people 65 and older may be exaggerated, say researchers who reviewed the available scientific evidence.

This exaggeration is the result of “frailty selection bias” - where “not so frail” older people are vaccinated more often than those who are infirm, the team said. It’s also due to the use of non-specific clinical trail endpoints, such as death from any and all causes, wrote a group led by Dr. Lone Simonsen, of George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

You will find the latest reported study in the October issue of The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal.

The researchers noted that few clinical trials of flu vaccines have included seniors, especially those aged 70 and older – the age group that accounts for 75 percent of all influenza-related deaths. Those studies that have been conducted with seniors suggested a steady decline in clinical benefits and vaccine antibody responses after age 70.

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Study Questions Flu Shot’s Value for Older People 

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Senior Crisis – Long Term Care Planning in NJ

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FAMILY CHALLENGES WITH LEGAL WILLS

A long distance family caregiver asked Expert Home Care to provide in-home, non medical care for her mother, age 78. Her mother had not planned well for aging, therefore left the daughter to carry the bulk of her care and long term planning. She tells us her story…

When my mother fell ill in her late 70’s, our family encountered a number of challenges in dealing with her medical care and associated finances. Unfortunately, after having a stroke, she was no longer in a sound mind to determine what she wanted in terms of her medical care, and we were unable to access her finances that we knew she had set aside for emergencies of this type. 

My mother had previously discussed her wishes regarding long-term care should the need arise, as well as her limitations regarding resuscitation; and while it had been in her mind to create a Living Will to legally document her requirements, she never got around to it before this crisis hit and that made the whole process all the more difficult.

The doctors seemed to be under the impression that she would pull through, but she also hadn’t created a Last Will and Testament, and not being in a “sound mind” would not be able to put this together legally in order to distribute her assets and finances should a tragedy occur.

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Home Care & Elder Law – Senior Planning in New Jersey

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Expert Home Care in New Jersey - (800) 848-2336, recently interviewed Mr. Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq. at The Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli, located in Westfield, New Jersey, providing a broad range of legal services for the elderly, the disabled and their families. They successfully guide clients through the complex areas of estate tax law, public benefits law, and court procedures.

We know that many NJ seniors often wonder “what is the difference between elder law attorneys and attorneys?” This can be confusing and many families and seniors wonder if both professionals are the same.

We interviewed Mr. Vanarelli last week and asked him to please tell us what, if any, are the differences. Mr. Donald D. Vanarelli helped to clarify the confusion for some of us who are often confused. Being a board certified elder law attorney since 1998, we thought he would be the best to help us understand “what elder law is”. 

According to The National Elder Law Foundation defines elder law in more detail, saying it encompasses each of the following areas:

  • Health and Personal Care Planning
  • Pre-Mortem Legal Planning
  • Fiduciary Representation
  • Legal Capacity Counseling
  • Public Benefits Advice
  • Advice on Insurance Matters 
  • Housing Counseling 
  • Income, Estate, and Gift Tax Advice
  • Counseling with regard to age and/or disability discrimination in employment and housing
  • Litigation and Administrative Advocacy

What Makes Elder Law Unique?
Elder Law is the only area of law defined by the clients served rather than the areas of law in which the attorney practices.

What is a Certified Elder Law Attorney?
Elder Law is a legal specialty which has been formally recognized by New Jersey’s Supreme Court through the American Bar Association’s accreditation of legal specialties program.

To learn more, please visit The Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli.

Alzheimer’s – 10 Signs Early Detection – New Jersey Elder Home Care

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The biggest thing most family members wished they’d known about Alzheimer’s disease is the importance of understanding the ten signs of early onset. When you understand the difference between normal aging and the early signs like your loved one’s negative behavior becoming more aggressive with the onset of Alzheimer’s, then you would know that your elder loved one is not just getting old. This might put you in the drivers seat… to find the right doctors to perform testing like blood, neurological, memory, CT and PET scans and help uncover Alzheimer’s or dementia sooner.

Expert Home Care in New Jersey wants adult children to pay close attention to the early signs of Alzheimer’s and take proper action if you see a parent displaying one or serveral. Consult with a neurologist who specializes in dementia. A neurologist or an medical doctor who specializes in geriatrics will do the proper testings and evaluations to uncover Alzheimer’s or dementia early on. They will prescribe the right medications that help delay the progression of the disease. Hopefully the medications will help your aging parents and potentially keep them in that early stage for a longer period of time.

Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging – It may be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease, a fatal brain disease that gets worse over time and causes changes in thinking, reasoning and behavior. Although the disease is more common in people 65 and older, it can also strike those in their 30s, 40s and 50s.  Alz.org.

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Senior Hypertention in New Jersey – Live in Care

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New Jersey’s Expert Home Care ensures the safety of your loved one in the comfort of their home.  Please call us at 800-848-2336.

Yesterday our post gave reasons “why” high blood pressure and hypertention is a potentially deadly disease, if left untreated. Today let’s share positive tips on caring for ourselves when living with high blood pressure.

Fortunately, there are certain lifestyle changes you can make to decrease your blood pressure, in addition to taking medication. For those whose doctor prescribes medication, compliancy is very important. Many people suddenly decide to stop taking their medicine because they don’t feel ill. As a result, their blood pressure increases and they put themselves at risk again for serious complications.

In addition to medication, experts recommend the following ways to lower blood pressure:

  • Lose weight. For every 10 kg (22 pounds) of weight loss, blood pressure can drop as much as 20 points.
  • Eat less salt. This can reduce blood pressure by as much as 8 points.
  • Eat more fruits and vegetables and less fat. This has the potential to decrease it by 14 points.
  • Start exercising. Even a brisk walk 30 minutes a day has the potential to drop blood pressure as much as 9 points.
  • Reduce alcohol intake. This can result in an improvement of up to 4 points.
  • Stop smoking. This will result in an all-around blood pressure improvement, as smoking causes the blood vessels to constrict putting added stress on the heart.
  • Reduce stress. People who live with unrelenting stress tend to experience higher blood pressure readings.

 Certain stress reduction practices can be incorporated into one’s lifestyle. Taken together, these strategies can often impact dramatically on lowering your blood pressure. In addition, it’s important to have your blood pressure checked periodically to determine what, if any, changes need to be taken.

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