Poor Sleep Increases Likelihood Of Catching A Cold

Not sleeping well?  In addition to the known consequences of not getting enough sleep – fatigue, moodiness, poor concentration, obesity, more prone to accidents – a recent study has found that people who sleep six hours a night or less are also more likely to catch colds when exposed to the rhinovirus. In this study, […]

Caring For Diabetic Foot Problems Begins With Prevention

NJ Senior Health News | If you have type 2 diabetes, one of the biggest concerns you’re likely to face is diabetic foot ulcers. As many as 70 percent of diabetics have mild to severe forms of nervous system damage which can cause impaired sensation or pain in their feet. Of all lower limb amputations […]

Home Care is Not a Beginning to the End

New Jersey Senior Care News | Many older people are threatened by the mere suggestion they might need home care of any kind.  They can’t get past the feeling that bringing in a home health aide is the first step towards taking away their independence. That’s hardly the case.  Here are five things you need […]