NJ Senior Finances: Identify and Help Seniors Suffering from Financial Abuse

NJ Senior Money Management According to a recent MetLife Mature Market Institute study, losses from elder financial abuse are estimated at $2.6 billion annually. New Jersey seniors can protect themselves and their assets by educating themselves, planning ahead, and putting in place specific guidelines for those they trust with their financial affairs. According to the […]

Best Senior Activities – Gardening Keeps You Young!

New Jersey Senior Living Gardening can do wonders for an elderly person.  The benefits are endless. Gardening involves walking, bending, pulling and lifting, which is a great workout. When we work on a garden, we burn calories and increase flexibility, relieve stress and lower blood pressure. Fresh nutrition is also a benefit. A garden can […]

NJ Senior Living & Your Seniors Social Life

New Jersey Senior Living & Lifestyle Loneliness is one of the most common problems affecting seniors who live alone and away from family.  How can seniors connect with others?  Here are some places and situations that can work well: Local senior centers usually offer lectures, classes, and meals. Libraries offer book discussion groups for seniors, […]

Senior Citizens Bedroom Safety Checklist

NJ Elder Safety For seniors, the bedroom can become a place for accidents.  Here are some things to consider: Lamps and light switches should be within reach of the bed. Lamps or switches located close to each bed will enable people getting up at night to see where they are going. Night lights should be […]

Senior Care Safety & Emergency Checklist

NJ Senior Safety Are you prepared to deal with any emergencies that may arise with your elderly loved one? Below is a list that you, as a caregiver, should keep in an easy-to-reach place should an emergency occur.  The list should be filled out and kept on a refrigerator and/or nightstand.  In times of panic […]

The Four Parts of Medicare – A Brief Explanation

NJ Senior Health A Brief Explanation about the Four Parts of Medicare Medicare, which is a four part health coverage program provided by The United States Federal Government, is available to most American citizens age 65 and over.  Some people under the age of 65 who are disabled and some people at any age with […]

Elderly Dehydration: 18 Signs and Symptoms to Look For

New Jersey Senior Health The signs and symptoms of dehydration in an elderly person can be virtually identical to those for dementia, which is why if not treated immediately it can lead to death. The most common signs and symptoms of dehydration include persistent fatigue, lethargy, muscle weakness or cramps, headaches, dizziness, nausea, forgetfulness, confusion, […]

NJ Senior Safety: Kitchen Safety Checklist

NJ Senior Safety The kitchen can be a dangerous place for an elderly, frail person if certain steps are not followed.  Here are some things to remember: Keep towels, curtains, and other things that might catch fire located away from the range and oven. If necessary, shorten or remove curtains which could brush against heat […]