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 […]
Planning For Your Elder Years
New Jersey Elder Planning Tips Recent surveys among NJ elderly, find that their biggest concerns are: 1. Remaining independent in the home without intervention from others; 2. Maintaining good health and receiving adequate health care; 3. Having enough money for everyday needs and not outliving assets and income. Pre-planning can help address these issues. No […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Elderly Flu & Pneumonia – Keep Your Senior From Getting Sick
NJ Elder Health Here are some excellent tips to help a senior avoid getting sick this winter – or what to do if they catch the flu or pneumonia. Here are symptoms to look out for with various forms of pneumonia: Symptoms of bacterial pneumonia, which often appear suddenly, include shaking chills, pain in the […]
Elderly Breathing Problems – 20 Tips to Help Your Senior Live Better
NJ Senior Health People with chronic bronchitis are at increased risk of developing infections, and those with other breathing problems (such as emphysema or COPD) are at risk of having infections further these problems. To prevent infections, encourage your senior to: Wash both hands frequently. Stay away from people who are ill. Take a daily […]
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 […]
