Heart Disease Is A Woman’s Problem Too
It wasn’t too long ago that heart disease was viewed as a man’s problem. In fact, up until about 10 years ago virtually all studies on heart disease excluded women. That was a big mistake because heart disease is the biggest killer of women in the U.S. Even with increased awareness, 80 percent of midlife […]
Elder Care Skills for Family Caregivers
Skills Needed for Advocating for your Loved One: Educate yourself regarding your loved ones illness/and or disability. Communicate efficiently and succinctly with healthcare professionals. Recognize you are a healthcare consumer and deserve quality healthcare. Understand you are an important member of the healthcare team. Give input and ask questions. Pick your battles and don’t sweat […]
NJ Respite Help for Family Home Health
New Jersey’s Expert Home Care for Elders and Seniors provides senior care, home care & live-in care for your aging loved ones since 1984. Please call us when your loved one needs help – 800-848-2336. Just a few years ago, workers were likely to need time away from work for parent-teacher conferences, running kids to […]
New Jersey Caregiving for Elderly Relatives
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. Just a few years ago, workers were likely to need time away from work for parent-teacher conferences, running kids to medical appointments, and staying home to […]
Dementia in New Jersey Elderly
Dementia in the elderly can take on two different forms; reversible and chronic. When symptoms are reversible, the short-term dementia has been caused by other illnesses or diseases. The National Institute on Aging has classified 100 conditions that can cause short-term dementia. These are often called “pseudodementias”, and are treatable. Some examples include: Adverse reactions […]
Tips to Build Strong Family Bonds for Caregivers
Reinforcing Family Bonds Caregiving responsibilities can get in the way of family relationships because new roles are formed; stresses may cause strain in family and bonds between caregivers and their care recipients may feel clinical. Whether it is a spouse providing care for their elder partner or an adult child providing care for a parent, […]
Safety tips
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. Tips for Making the Aging Relative Safe -Â Make the Home More Comfortable and Safe Many simple changes can be made to your home to make it […]
Early Signs of Heart Disease
What are the Early Symptoms of Heart Disease? Heart disease is the number one health problem in the U.S. today. It is the number one killer of both men and women. However, heart disease can actually mean one of several health problems. For instance, there is coronary artery disease, which is what most people think […]
NJ Holiday Blues – Depression in the Elderly
New Jersey’s Expert Home Care for Elders and Seniors provides senior care, home care & live-in care for your aging loved ones since 1984. Please call us when your loved one needs help – 800-848-2336. “HOLIDAY BLUES – DEPRESSION IN THE ELDERLY.” “The holiday season is quickly coming upon us. If you are a caregiver […]
New Jersey Home Care – Helping Senior Clients Get Quality Sleep
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. Q. Senior clients tell me they have difficulty sleeping. What can they do to get a better night’s sleep? A. No matter what your age, getting […]
