Seniors and Pet Adoption: Good Idea or Bad?
New Jersey Senior Care News Should a senior consider adopting a pet? And if so, what kind of pet? Studies have shown that pet owners live longer. As loneliness is a major challenge for older people, adopting a pet makes good sense. Not only will a pet be a loving companion, but it will also […]
10 Flu Season Tips
New Jersey Home Health News It’s that time of year again. Emergency rooms at hospitals around the country are preparing for an onslaught of patients with the flu.
Planning a Trip? Don’t Forget About Your Health
New Jersey Senior Care News If you’re planning on traveling out of the country, getting your plane tickets and packing your suitcase may not be enough.Travel medicine experts strongly recommend that you don’t leave home without also taking the proper health precautions.
New Jersey Home Care Agency Awarded “Best of Home Care”
Licensed New Jersey Home Care Agency, Expert Home Care, Awarded Home Care Pulse’s “Best of Home Care” Distinction Expert Home Care is one of the largest providers of New Jersey home care services. Since its beginning in 1985, the agency continues to lead the field by example.
Post Menopausal Weight Loss Tips
New Jersey Home Care News Post-menopause women might consider four specific eating behaviors to support weight loss over the long term, according to new research.
Pay Close Attention to the Symptoms of PAD
New Jersey Home Care Tips Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD, is a condition that often goes undiagnosed by healthcare professionals and can lead to a heart attack or stroke, or an amputation.
For Senior Health Not All Nutrients Are A Good Thing
New Jersey Senior Care News For senior health, it’s not a case of the more nutrients you take, the better. In fact, some nutrients need to be kept to a minimum as we age. For example:
NJ Home Care News: Keep The Brain Active
New Jersey Senior Care Activities Lifting weights can make you stronger. Now, there is every reason to believe that giving your brain a workout can also help seniors block distractions and improve concentration. As we age, our brains change. Older adults experience changes in how they perceive information their eyes and ears gather from the […]
Screenings Best Way to Prevent Colon Cancer
New Jersey Senior Care News Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) is the second leading cancer killer among men and women in the U.S. (after lung cancer). More than 140,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancer were diagnosed in 2010 and more than 50,000 deaths were attributed to these cancers. And yet, […]
SENIOR ORAL HISTORIES: Don’t Wait Too Long
New Jersey Senior Tips Oral history is the systematic collection of living people’s testimony about their own experiences. Historians recognize that the everyday memories of everyday people, not just the rich and famous, have historical importance. Your stories and the stories of the people around you are unique, valuable treasures for your family and your […]
