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 […]
NJ Senior’s 2009 Resolutions
Setting Realistic Goals for the New Year Every year we make New Year’s resolutions, and sometimes we set our expectations of ourselves so high that they are lifestyle changes we can’t keep up with throughout the remainder of the year. This year, seniors should set goals for themselves that are realistic and consider their lifestyle […]
7 Tips on Keeping the Weight Off
While there are many ways to successfully lose weight, most people regain it over time. Ongoing research is now giving us insights into how to keep the weight off. The National Weight Control Registry makes these suggestions: * Keep eating fewer calories. * Eat a healthy breakfast. * Exercise regularly. More than 90 percent of […]
Facts About Hypothermia and NJ Elders
Q1 – How does hypothermia occur? A1 – Hypothermia can happen anytime a senior’s body temperature anytime it drops even a couple of degrees below its ordinary temperature. Q2 – Does hypothermia only occur outdoors? A2 – While it is a common misconception that hypothermia only occurs in extremely cold temperatures outdoors, or when being […]
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, […]
Elder Abuse
What can you do to save a life? The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) reported that some half a million seniors nationwide were abused in 1996.¹ That estimate confirmed a long-held theory of the aging research community that reported cases are only the “tip of the iceberg,” and for every reported incident of elder […]
Trips for NJ Grandparents and Grandchildren
Family vacations are bonding experiences that make memories to last a lifetime; to encourage these important moments between grandparents and grandchildren Grandtravel specializes in unique vacations for this demographic. Recently partnering with the AARP, Grandtravel is offering $200 discounts to members of the organization, to take their loved ones, aged 7-17 on the trip of […]
Steps to Fight Age-Related Memory Loss
Loss of memory from Alzheimer’s is a big fear for a lot of people – but it’s not the only cause of memory loss. Some memory loss can be combated by methods used to protect ourselves from other diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes. A recent issue of Harvard Men’s Health Watch offered nine steps […]
5 Questions to Ask Your Financial Planner
1. How have my investments actually performed? It’s scary to watch the Dow drop by more than 700 points in one day. But how does that compare with your own investments? “To some extent, everyone is seeing market losses right now,” says John Gannon, senior vice president of investor education for the Financial Industry Regulatory […]
Exercise Slows Alzheimer’s Disease
Use it or lose it? Exercising the body helps the brain. That’s the conclusion of a new study that reviewed the effects of exercise on brain functioning in humans and animals. Based on a wide-ranging review of existing studies, researchers found a significant relationship between physical activity and later cognitive function and decreased occurrence of […]
