Gas Saving Tips for New Jersey Seniors to Reduce Costs
NJ Senior Money Management Here are some things to consider to help New Jersey seniors reduce the cost of gas. Also, remember to ask your mechanic if they have a senior discount. Maintenance: Keep your car properly tuned up to improve gas mileage by about 4 percent. Improve mileage by up to 40 percent by […]
Protect New Jersey Seniors Against Fraud and Scams
NJ Elderly Fraud and Scam Prevention New Jersey seniors, not unexpectedly, comprise the segment of our state population most vulnerable to frauds and scams. To limit the possibility of this happening to you or an elderly loved one, the following points are offered: Under no circumstance should a senior ever let a stranger into their […]
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 […]
Elderly Medication Errors – 11 Tips to Avoid Problems
NJ Elder Health Avoiding Medication Errors Many seniors take multiple medications, which increases the likelihood of medication errors. Here are some excellent tips for seniors to reduce the likelihood of making a mistake with their medications: Check the label when you get a prescription to verify that you are receiving the proper medication. Read back […]
Elderly Vision Loss – How to Reduce the Likelihood of Problems at Home
New Jersey Senior Health One of the most devastating physical problems associated with old age is the loss of vision due to such conditions as macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma. Here are some things to consider that can reduce the likelihood of this leading to problems in the home: Get rid of anything your elderly […]
The Elderly & Broken Hips – 14 Expert Tips
NJ Senior Health The body faces an endless list of problems in old age. One of these problems is brittle bones that tend to break easily and often. There are more than 323,000 hospitalizations for hip fractures a year in the U.S., or more than 850 fractures a day. Most hip fractures occur in older […]
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 […]
NJ Seniors – How to Identify and Stop Elderly Abuse
NJ Senior Safety The victim of senior abuse is typically female, 70 years of age or older, and physically or mentally impaired. She usually lives with and is physically and emotionally dependent upon the abuser. Most studies indicate the abuser to be the daughter or son of the victim. It is a far ranging problem […]
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 […]
