Are You Taking Advantage of U.S. Veterans Benefits?

Unfortunately, according to the Veterans Administration, many elderly veterans and their widows miss out on benefits they deserve because they are unaware of it. These are benefits that could help defray the cost of senior care, including home care. In fact, according to a VA estimate, only one in seven of the widows of vets […]

Help for New Jersey Family Caregivers

Alzheimer’s disease changes lives. In addition to the more than five million Americans who suffer from it, the disease also changes the lives of the family members who care for them.  The family caregiver experiences considerable burden, stress and disruption to her own life. She is at risk for emotional and physical health problems, with […]

Dealing With Lymphedema Symptoms

Lymphedema occurs when there is an interruption with the circulation as a result of the lymph vessels being unable to adequately drain lymph fluid. Fluid builds up and causes the arm (or leg) to swell. Women who have undergone surgical or radiation treatment for breast cancer are particularly susceptible to the condition (although it can […]

Controlling Diabetes in Seniors

As we age, our bodies change and as a result we are more susceptible to illness and disease. A common disease among the elderly is diabetes. Studies have shown that common diabetes complications like chronic kidney disease, eye disorders that can cause blindness, and neuropathies that can result in limb amputations and infections can be […]