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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
NJ Senior Safety: Kitchen Safety Checklist
NJ Senior Safety The kitchen can be a dangerous place for an elderly, frail person if certain steps are not followed. Here are some things to remember: Keep towels, curtains, and other things that might catch fire located away from the range and oven. If necessary, shorten or remove curtains which could brush against heat […]
Is It Safe to Leave Your Elderly Loved One Home Alone?
New Jersey Elder Safety Many members of the so-called “sandwich generation†either share their homes with frail and elderly parents or, if they continue to live alone, make sure they have around-the-clock live-in care. This begs the question, however, as to whether it is okay during certain times to leave elderly parents home alone, whether […]
Mixing Medications: 5 Common Myths About Medication Use
New Jersey Senior Health Consider these common myths about medication use: •   If one dose makes me feel good, a larger dose will make me feel even better. •   If I run low I can cut the pills in half so they will last longer. •   If I can buy it over the counter, it […]
Senior Driving: 13 Signs an Elderly Loved One Needs to Give Up the Keys
Deciding When It’s Time for the Elderly to Stop Driving When is it time for a senior to give up the keys to the car? Very often, driving remains an act of independence that many seniors are reluctant to part with. At times, and as difficult as it may be, it is incumbent for adult […]
Elder Care Skills for Family Caregivers
Skills Needed for Advocating for your Loved One: Educate yourself regarding your loved ones illness/and or disability. Communicate efficiently and succinctly with healthcare professionals. Recognize you are a healthcare consumer and deserve quality healthcare. Understand you are an important member of the healthcare team. Give input and ask questions. Pick your battles and don’t sweat […]
Bathroom Safety for Seniors
New Jersey’s Expert Home Care for Elders and Seniors provides care for your aging loved ones since 1984. Please call us when your loved one needs help – 800-848-2336. The bathroom and the kitchen are not the only places where your family member can get hurt. Most households have other danger zones as well. Controlling […]
Elderly Drivers Gives Up the Keys
New Jersey’s Expert Home Care for Elders and Seniors provides care for your aging loved ones since 1984. Please call us when your loved one needs help – 800-848-2336. Without wheels “Many people can drive safely through their later years. As a group, older drivers are typically safe drivers. Drivers age 64 and older represent […]
