New Jersey Home Health Care News Walking is an excellent and easy way to exercise, particularly for aging senior loved ones. Walking offers: Improvement of cardiovascular function and possibly a reduction in the chances of having a heart attack Potential…
Not sleeping well? In addition to the known consequences of not getting enough sleep – fatigue, moodiness, poor concentration, obesity, more prone to accidents – a recent study has found that people who sleep six hours a night or less…
NJ Senior Health News | If you have type 2 diabetes, one of the biggest concerns you’re likely to face is diabetic foot ulcers. As many as 70 percent of diabetics have mild to severe forms of nervous system damage…
NJ Home Care & Health News Eating nutritionally grows ever more important for seniors. Here are some healthy eating habits to adopt: Reduce your sodium (salt). This will help prevent water retention and high blood pressure. Look for the "low…
Geriatricians are primary care doctors who have had additional training in the health care needs of older people. So, why should you consider seeing one? In many cases, people over 65 - especially those over 80 - have special medical…
New Jersey Home Health Care News Many older cancer patients use alternative medicines, including some that could interfere with their treatment. A recent study in the Journal of Geriatric Oncology has shown that even though alternative medicines are marketed as…
NJ Home Care News Everyone agrees that pets are great for older people. They provide love, companionship, routine, protection and, in the case of most dogs, exercise and a reason for getting out of the house. Yet, what if you're…
For tens of thousands of Americans, the first option when they can't sleep at night is to reach for a sleeping pill. Research shows that this may not be such a good idea. According to a review of clinical studies…
NJ Home Health News Osteoporosis affects more than 25 million Americans - mostly women past menopause. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 1.2 million bone fractures each year in the U.S. are related to osteoporosis, with one in two…
Lymphedema occurs when there is an interruption with the circulation as a result of the lymph vessels being unable to adequately drain lymph fluid. Fluid builds up and causes the arm (or leg) to swell. Women who have undergone surgical…