Elderly Vision Loss – How to Reduce the Likelihood of Problems at Home

New Jersey Senior Health One of the most devastating physical problems associated with old age is the loss of vision due to such conditions as macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma.  Here are some things to consider that can reduce the likelihood of this leading to problems in the home: Get rid of anything your elderly […]

The Elderly & Broken Hips – 14 Expert Tips

NJ Senior Health The body faces an endless list of problems in old age.  One of these problems is brittle bones that tend to break easily and often. There are more than 323,000 hospitalizations for hip fractures a year in the U.S., or more than 850 fractures a day. Most hip fractures occur in older […]

Get Your Elderly Loved One To Quit Smoking – 6 Key Tips

NJ Elder Health Does your elderly loved one smoke cigarettes?  If so, you should try to get them to quit as soon as possible. The American Cancer Society, Nicotine Anonymous and the American Lung Association can help you help your senior. Here is what you can say to your elderly loved one to help them […]

Elderly ‘Home Accident’ Prevention Tips

NJ Elder Safety Making the necessary changes in your home or elderly loved one’s home Is your senior citizen moving in with you or are they finding it hard to get around their own house? Here are some tips to help reduce the likelihood of accidents and give you some piece of mind: Outside the […]

Is Your Senior Getting Enough Vitamin B12 ?

NJ Senior Health Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms, like those of many other treatable health conditions, can be virtually identical to age dementia symptoms, senile dementia symptoms and Alzheimer’s symptoms. As many as 20% of people over age 65 have low Vitamin B12 levels. Correcting the deficiency can help your elderly loved one resume a full […]

Discussing End of Life Care with Aging Parents

NJ Senior Care Planning Talking to your elder parents about end of life care No one looks forward to discussing end of life issues with aging parents, but this is something that needs to and should be done. Having the conversation is necessary so that your senior’s preferences may be honored, if at all possible, […]

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

NJ Senior Health Americans 60 and older have the highest rate of type 2 diabetes among all age groups.  However, before type 2 diabetes occurs, the body develops pre-diabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet at the level for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. With pre-diabetes, […]

Respite Care – What Is it & Why Should You Use It?

NJ Respite Care What Is Respite Care? Respite care is substitute care given so that the regular caregiver can take a break from the stress of caregiving. The respite care can be for a week, a long weekend, a day or an hour, on a regular basis or just once. It can be for an […]

Seniors and Post Surgery – 6 Tips for a Speedy Recovery

NJ Senior Health Here are some tips to help your elderly loved one recover from surgery: In the hospital room, whether your parent is uncomfortable and needs attention, or has a sudden turn for the worse, having a caregiver who will immediately get help could have a significant impact on your parent’s recovery.  You can […]

NJ Seniors – How to Identify and Stop Elderly Abuse

NJ Senior Safety The victim of senior abuse is typically female, 70 years of age or older, and physically or mentally impaired. She usually lives with and is physically and emotionally dependent upon the abuser. Most studies indicate the abuser to be the daughter or son of the victim. It is a far ranging problem […]