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Walking Seniors Improve Their Health

New Jersey senior couple walking

New Jersey Home Health Care News Walking is an excellent and easy way to exercise, particularly for aging senior loved ones. 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 […]

Learning to Manage Your Diabetes

New Jersey Home Care Issues Diabetes is an insidious disease that preys on older people. Type 2 diabetes, once known as “adult onset diabetes,” affects 90 – 95 percent of the more than 20 million Americans affected with diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million Americans have been diagnosed with Type 2, 6.2 million remain unaware […]

15 Fitness Tips for NJ Seniors

Senior Health & Fitness Exercise can help anyone, regardless of age.  Here are some things to consider in helping a senior get into shape: 1. Get a checkup Meet with your healthcare provider to see whether you will need to consider any special modifications before starting an exercise program. If necessary, get a clearance to […]

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 […]

New Years Resolutions for Senior Citizens

NJ Senior News & Resources What can New Jersey seniors do to make the New Year a good one?  Consider the following: Shared experiences and the resulting wisdom The younger generations need the benefit of the wisdom elderly citizens have acquired throughout their lives. By sharing their wisdom with young people, senior citizens become a […]

Elderly Senior Diet – 5 Quick Tips

NJ Senior Health If your elderly loved one is hoping to drop a few pounds, here are some things to keep in mind: 1. Exercise Studies of the elderly indicate that current weight, rather than age, determined energy intake in men and women. The study suggests that changes in lifestyle, not age, resulted in the […]

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 […]

Relaxation Techniques for the Elderly

NJ Senior Health & Fitness Relaxation techniques can reduce anyone’s stress level, including seniors.  Here are some good exercises for your elderly loved ones to consider: Tense the muscles in the body, one by one, then relax them, one by one. This technique takes the mind off of anxiety-provoking thoughts and images and enables one […]

Elderly Breathing Problems – 20 Tips to Help Your Senior Live Better

NJ Senior Health People with chronic bronchitis are at increased risk of developing infections, and those with other breathing problems (such as emphysema or COPD) are at risk of having infections further these problems. To prevent infections, encourage your senior to: Wash both hands frequently. Stay away from people who are ill. Take a daily […]

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