20 Safety Tips for NJ Senior Citizens, Elderly
New Jersey Elderly Safety Tips One’s entire house can be an accident waiting to happen, particularly for seniors who may have unsteady balance or less than perfect vision. Here are some modifications that can be made to minimize accidents and some things to keep in mind: OUTDOORS • Paint porches with grit to prevent slips […]
Money Saving Tips for NJ Senior Citizens
New Jersey Senior Money Management If you’re like most of us, you’re probably still digging out from the spiraling economy. Seniors, with crashing 401(k) plans, tend to be the hardest hit. As a means of recouping some of the losses, here are some money saving tips for seniors to consider: The senior discount at your […]
How to Talk to Your Elderly Loved One
NJ Senior Living & Lifestyle In general, there is a difference between seniors in their 80s and older, and those who are now in their 70s. For example: Seniors in Their 80s Seniors in their 80s, who lived through the Depression, have often spent frugally and saved as much as possible. They focus on wanting […]
Elderly Relocation – Help Your Senior Move with These 10 Tips
NJ Senior Living Moving is physically and emotionally difficult for anyone, particularly the elderly. Here are some things to consider when helping an elderly person move: 1. Be kind. When helping to sort and pack your elderly loved one’s possessions, keep in mind that their eyesight and an inability to do everything they used to […]
Relaxation Techniques for the Elderly
NJ Senior Health & Fitness Relaxation techniques can reduce anyone’s stress level, including seniors. Here are some good exercises for your elderly loved ones to consider: Tense the muscles in the body, one by one, then relax them, one by one. This technique takes the mind off of anxiety-provoking thoughts and images and enables one […]
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 […]
Best Senior Activities – Gardening Keeps You Young!
New Jersey Senior Living Gardening can do wonders for an elderly person. The benefits are endless. Gardening involves walking, bending, pulling and lifting, which is a great workout. When we work on a garden, we burn calories and increase flexibility, relieve stress and lower blood pressure. Fresh nutrition is also a benefit. A garden can […]
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 Citizens Bedroom Safety Checklist
NJ Elder Safety For seniors, the bedroom can become a place for accidents. Here are some things to consider: Lamps and light switches should be within reach of the bed. Lamps or switches located close to each bed will enable people getting up at night to see where they are going. Night lights should be […]
