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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Get Your Elderly Loved One To Quit Smoking – 6 Key Tips

NJ Elder Health Does your elderly loved one smoke cigarettes?  If so, you should try to get them to quit as soon as possible. The American Cancer Society, Nicotine Anonymous and the American Lung Association can help you help your senior. Here is what you can say to your elderly loved one to help them […]