New Years Resolutions for Senior Citizens
NJ Senior News & Resources What can New Jersey seniors do to make the New Year a good one? Consider the following: Shared experiences and the resulting wisdom The younger generations need the benefit of the wisdom elderly citizens have acquired throughout their lives. By sharing their wisdom with young people, senior citizens become a […]
Healthy Flying for Seniors – 7 Tips
NJ Senior Health Plan to travel by plane this winter? If so, here are a few things to consider: Wash your hands. Under all circumstances it’s important to wash your hands regularly – this is more important when you’re in any public place. You might also carry a small bottle of hand-sanitizing gel for times […]
Elderly Senior Diet – 5 Quick Tips
NJ Senior Health If your elderly loved one is hoping to drop a few pounds, here are some things to keep in mind: 1. Exercise Studies of the elderly indicate that current weight, rather than age, determined energy intake in men and women. The study suggests that changes in lifestyle, not age, resulted in the […]
Best Senior Exercise: Walking
NJ Senior Health Tips Walking is an excellent and easy way for the elderly to exercise. Walking offers: Improvement of cardiovascular function and possibly a reduction in the chances of having a heart attack Potential weight loss or weight control Reduction in blood pressure An aid in the prevention and treatment of depression A positive […]
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 […]
Senior Safety at Home – 7 More Tips
Keeping New Jersey seniors safe around the home Here are some very important things to remember to keep things safe around the house for your elderly loved ones: Aerosol sprays vs. pump Aerosol cleaning sprays are not only unhealthy to our bodies, but can be unhealthy to carpeting, vinyl, wood, and our total home health […]
Lifestyle Tips for NJ Seniors
New Jersey Senior Living & Lifestyle Here are some wise tips that every senior should consider following: Phone solicitations Never respond to phone solicitations for products or winning sweepstakes. And NEVER give out ANY personal information to ANYONE who contacts you by telephone – especially a social security number or credit card information. Tell them […]
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 […]
Helping Your Senior Save Money
NJ Senior Money Management Saving money is a problem for people at any age, but for New Jersey retirees with limited budgets, it becomes all the more important. Here are some things to consider: AARP costs very little to join, but it can save a senior money through the discounts and other programs they offer. […]
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 […]
