Diabetic Seniors Face Serious Health Problems

Many seniors suffer from type 2 diabetes (which affects about 95% of those with diabetes) and battle to keep it under control. Diabetes is characterized by hyperglycemia (excess blood sugar) and insulin resistance (which prevents glucose from entering the cells and, instead, builds it up in the blood).  A diabetic may not show any symptoms […]

It’s Never Too Late To Exercise

NJ Senior Living & Lifestyle: Senior Exercise If a senior has lived to the ripe old age of, say 80, or even 90, why worry about exercise?  Well, in addition to making you look and feel good, regular exercise lowers the risk for heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, high blood pressure and obesity. It maintains […]

Azheimer’s Care – Family Caregiver Burnout

Burnout From Caring For A Loved One With Alzheimer’s Caring for a loved one with Alzheimers often leads to such symptoms as denial, anger, social withdrawal, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, and irritability.  It can be an all-consuming 24-hour-a-day, seven-day a week grind. What can you do?  At Expert Home Care, we suggest the following: Manage your […]