Heart Disease Is A Woman’s Problem Too
It wasn’t too long ago that heart disease was viewed as a man’s problem. In fact, up until about 10 years ago virtually all studies on heart disease excluded women. That was a big mistake because heart disease is the biggest killer of women in the U.S. Even with increased awareness, 80 percent of midlife […]
Effects of Aging on Hearing, Vision and Other Senses
NJ Senior Health What to expect when the senses go One of the realities of aging is a progressive loss of the five senses. Consider the following: Vision To see clearly, a 70-year-old eye needs three times more light than someone half that age. The first sign of a problem is usually trouble seeing at […]
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 […]
Depression: Recognizing Signs & Symptoms in Elderly Loved Ones
NJ Senior Health Depression among seniors is a growing concern, with an estimated 40% of the elderly with medical problems also showing signs of depression. How do you spot in depression in an aging loved one? The following are all possible symptoms of depression: Exhaustion Lack of interest in hobbies Lack of interest in socializing […]
Diabetic Seniors Face Serious Health Problems
Many seniors suffer from type 2 diabetes (which affects about 95% of those with diabetes) and battle to keep it under control. Diabetes is characterized by hyperglycemia (excess blood sugar) and insulin resistance (which prevents glucose from entering the cells and, instead, builds it up in the blood). A diabetic may not show any symptoms […]
Older Adults Feeling Young
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. A poll conducted by MetLife’s Mature Market Institute and Zogby International attempted to determine what age Americans believe is old. […]
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 […]
NJ Tips for Seniors
Expert Home Care – A New Jersey Senior Care, Elder Care, and Live-In Home care agency sponsors a Live Focus on Senior Radio program on wsRadio.com. Hosts are David Goodman, President of Expert Home Care New Jersey and Frank Esposito, Vice President of Expert Home Care New Jersey. Seniors Mentally Challenge Yourself in New Jersey You […]
NJ Seniors Get Physically Fit – Health Care in New Jersey
Expert Home Care – A New Jersey Senior Care, Elder Care, and Live-In Home care agency sponsors a Live Focus on Senior Radio program on wsRadio.com. Hosts are David Goodman, President of Expert Home Care New Jersey and Frank Esposito, Vice President of Expert Home Care New Jersey. We know how difficult it is to lose […]
Aging in NJ – Home Health for Elders
Focus Should Be on Slowing, Not Stopping, the Aging Process Expert Home Care helps keep seniors and elders at home – safely & independently. Call us to find out how at (800) 848-2336. Is aging a process or disease we should attempt to stop? Researchers at a recent conference cohosted by the American Federation for […]
