NJ Senior’s 2009 Resolutions
Setting Realistic Goals for the New Year Every year we make New Year’s resolutions, and sometimes we set our expectations of ourselves so high that they are lifestyle changes we can’t keep up with throughout the remainder of the year. This year, seniors should set goals for themselves that are realistic and consider their lifestyle […]
7 Tips on Keeping the Weight Off
While there are many ways to successfully lose weight, most people regain it over time. Ongoing research is now giving us insights into how to keep the weight off. The National Weight Control Registry makes these suggestions: * Keep eating fewer calories. * Eat a healthy breakfast. * Exercise regularly. More than 90 percent of […]
Facts About Hypothermia and NJ Elders
Q1 – How does hypothermia occur? A1 – Hypothermia can happen anytime a senior’s body temperature anytime it drops even a couple of degrees below its ordinary temperature. Q2 – Does hypothermia only occur outdoors? A2 – While it is a common misconception that hypothermia only occurs in extremely cold temperatures outdoors, or when being […]
Elder Abuse
What can you do to save a life? The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) reported that some half a million seniors nationwide were abused in 1996.¹ That estimate confirmed a long-held theory of the aging research community that reported cases are only the “tip of the iceberg,” and for every reported incident of elder […]
Steps to Fight Age-Related Memory Loss
Loss of memory from Alzheimer’s is a big fear for a lot of people – but it’s not the only cause of memory loss. Some memory loss can be combated by methods used to protect ourselves from other diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes. A recent issue of Harvard Men’s Health Watch offered nine steps […]
Cardio Exercises 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. If you’ve been inactive for awhile, it’s best to start with a small amount of cardio exercise, and to limit your exercise to activities that require […]
Seniors Bathroom Safety Tips
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. Bathroom Safety for Seniors Checklist Will your bathroom become a trouble spot as you get older? Here’s an easy way to find out. Take a good look […]
Early Signs of Heart Disease
What are the Early Symptoms of Heart Disease? Heart disease is the number one health problem in the U.S. today. It is the number one killer of both men and women. However, heart disease can actually mean one of several health problems. For instance, there is coronary artery disease, which is what most people think […]
NJ Holiday Blues – Depression in the Elderly
New Jersey’s Expert Home Care for Elders and Seniors provides senior care, home care & live-in care for your aging loved ones since 1984. Please call us when your loved one needs help – 800-848-2336. “HOLIDAY BLUES – DEPRESSION IN THE ELDERLY.” “The holiday season is quickly coming upon us. If you are a caregiver […]
New Jersey Home Care – Helping Senior Clients Get Quality Sleep
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. Q. Senior clients tell me they have difficulty sleeping. What can they do to get a better night’s sleep? A. No matter what your age, getting […]
