Signs Your Elderly Loved One Maybe Having a Heart Attack or a Stroke

NJ Senior Health In most cases, minutes and even seconds can determine the outcome of a heart attack or stroke.  It all starts with recognizing the signs of each and getting help as soon as possible. Here are signs for both: Heart Attack Chest discomfort. For both men and women, the classic signs and symptoms […]

Is It Safe to Leave Your Elderly Loved One Home Alone?

New Jersey Elder Safety Many members of the so-called “sandwich generation” either share their homes with frail and elderly parents or, if they continue to live alone, make sure they have around-the-clock live-in care. This begs the question, however, as to whether it is okay during certain times to leave elderly parents home alone, whether […]

Geriatric Depression: Important Information for New Jersey Seniors and Families

NJ Senior Health: Elderly Depression Studies show that a significant percentage of seniors experience mental disorders that are not a normal part of aging.  These include anxiety, depression, cognitive impairment, mood disorders and behavioral problems. Yet, psychiatric illnesses in older adults have long tended to be minimized, sometimes with tragic consequences.  This is why the […]

Mixing Medications: 5 Common Myths About Medication Use

New Jersey Senior Health Consider these common myths about medication use: •    If one dose makes me feel good, a larger dose will make me feel even better. •    If I run low I can cut the pills in half so they will last longer. •    If I can buy it over the counter, it […]

Senior Driving: 13 Signs an Elderly Loved One Needs to Give Up the Keys

Deciding When It’s Time for the Elderly to Stop Driving When is it time for a senior to give up the keys to the car?  Very often, driving remains an act of independence that many seniors are reluctant to part with.  At times, and as difficult as it may be, it is incumbent for adult […]

Depression: Recognizing Signs & Symptoms in Elderly Loved Ones

NJ Senior Health Depression among seniors is a growing concern, with an estimated 40% of the elderly with medical problems also showing signs of depression. How do you spot in depression in an aging loved one?  The following are all possible symptoms of depression: Exhaustion Lack of interest in hobbies Lack of interest in socializing […]