Home Safety for Seniors: 19 Tips
Home safety tips for seniors Most accidents occur in the home. What can you do to protect an elderly loved one from getting hurt? Here are some steps to follow: · Keep outdoor steps and walkways in good condition and clear of debris. · Illuminate all stairways and hallways and provide light switches at both […]
Elderly Exercise: It’s Never Too Late
NJ Senior Health & Fitness Physical activity is good for people at any age. Among elderly adults, falls are a common cause of injury and disability. Physical activity makes your bones and muscles stronger. When your muscles are strong, you are less likely to fall. If you do fall, strong bones are less likely to […]
Best Senior Exercise: Walking
NJ Senior Health Tips Walking is an excellent and easy way for the elderly to exercise. Walking offers: Improvement of cardiovascular function and possibly a reduction in the chances of having a heart attack Potential weight loss or weight control Reduction in blood pressure An aid in the prevention and treatment of depression A positive […]
Senior Safety at Home – 7 More Tips
Keeping New Jersey seniors safe around the home Here are some very important things to remember to keep things safe around the house for your elderly loved ones: Aerosol sprays vs. pump Aerosol cleaning sprays are not only unhealthy to our bodies, but can be unhealthy to carpeting, vinyl, wood, and our total home health […]
20 Safety Tips for NJ Senior Citizens, Elderly
New Jersey Elderly Safety Tips One’s entire house can be an accident waiting to happen, particularly for seniors who may have unsteady balance or less than perfect vision. Here are some modifications that can be made to minimize accidents and some things to keep in mind: OUTDOORS • Paint porches with grit to prevent slips […]
Elderly Vision Loss – How to Reduce the Likelihood of Problems at Home
New Jersey Senior Health One of the most devastating physical problems associated with old age is the loss of vision due to such conditions as macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma. Here are some things to consider that can reduce the likelihood of this leading to problems in the home: Get rid of anything your elderly […]
The Elderly & Broken Hips – 14 Expert Tips
NJ Senior Health The body faces an endless list of problems in old age. One of these problems is brittle bones that tend to break easily and often. There are more than 323,000 hospitalizations for hip fractures a year in the U.S., or more than 850 fractures a day. Most hip fractures occur in older […]
Elderly ‘Home Accident’ Prevention Tips
NJ Elder Safety Making the necessary changes in your home or elderly loved one’s home Is your senior citizen moving in with you or are they finding it hard to get around their own house? Here are some tips to help reduce the likelihood of accidents and give you some piece of mind: Outside the […]
Muscle-toning, Cardio, and Flexibility for Senior Fitness
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. Gardening has wonderful benefits for the muscles. When carrying bags of soil, flats of flowers, or tools, make sure that they’re not too heavy for you. […]
Senior Fitness
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. The National Institutes of Health recommend four types of exercises for seniors who want to stay healthy and independent (and who doesn’t?). Sharon O’Brien reports on […]
