Providing Live-In Home Care in New Jersey, Since 1985

New Jersey Caregivers Spotlight – Meet Shanta Foreman

We are pleased to present Shanta Foreman.  She is a NJ Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) with 17 years experience working in facilities like Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Assisted Living and Private Duty Home Care. She is available for assignment through Expert Home Care. [vcex_button url=”https://www.experthomecare.com/contact-us/” title=”Learn More About Shanta” style=”flat” align=”center” color=”red” size=”medium” target=”self” rel=”none”]Inquire […]

Final Moments At Home with Live-In Care

Deciding what to do at the end of someone’s life is not only frightening, heartbreaking, and overwhelming, it is also a daunting task of finding what’s right for your loved one. You want them to be as comfortable as possible. Many wish for them to go peacefully and without pain. Frequently, people in these circumstances […]

Elderly Sleep Tips: Tai Chi Can Help

New Jersey Senior Health Did you know that about half of older adults say they have trouble sleeping at least a few nights each week? Despite this “sleepless epidemic,” few treatments focus on improving sleep quality in people with moderate sleep complaints. One alternative approach that shows some promise for treating people with sleep problems […]

Senior Sleep Tips

NJ Senior Living & Lifestyle Sleep is important at any age, yet many seniors have problems sleeping as well as they did when they were younger.  Here are some tips to getting a better night’s sleep: 1. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Your body gets used to a […]

Help Seniors Enjoy the Holidays – 10 Tips

NJ Senior Living & Lifestyle The end of the year holidays are approaching.  What can you do to make the holidays particularly pleasant for your aging parents or loved ones?  Here are some thoughts: Stroll down memory lane. Holidays provoke memories, which can be especially powerful in the later years of life. “Leading authorities have […]

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 […]

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 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, […]

Skip to content