Is Your Senior Getting Enough Vitamin B12 ?

NJ Senior Health Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms, like those of many other treatable health conditions, can be virtually identical to age dementia symptoms, senile dementia symptoms and Alzheimer’s symptoms. As many as 20% of people over age 65 have low Vitamin B12 levels. Correcting the deficiency can help your elderly loved one resume a full […]

Discussing End of Life Care with Aging Parents

NJ Senior Care Planning Talking to your elder parents about end of life care No one looks forward to discussing end of life issues with aging parents, but this is something that needs to and should be done. Having the conversation is necessary so that your senior’s preferences may be honored, if at all possible, […]

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

NJ Senior Health Americans 60 and older have the highest rate of type 2 diabetes among all age groups.  However, before type 2 diabetes occurs, the body develops pre-diabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet at the level for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. With pre-diabetes, […]

Respite Care – What Is it & Why Should You Use It?

NJ Respite Care What Is Respite Care? Respite care is substitute care given so that the regular caregiver can take a break from the stress of caregiving. The respite care can be for a week, a long weekend, a day or an hour, on a regular basis or just once. It can be for an […]

Seniors and Post Surgery – 6 Tips for a Speedy Recovery

NJ Senior Health Here are some tips to help your elderly loved one recover from surgery: In the hospital room, whether your parent is uncomfortable and needs attention, or has a sudden turn for the worse, having a caregiver who will immediately get help could have a significant impact on your parent’s recovery.  You can […]

NJ Seniors – How to Identify and Stop Elderly Abuse

NJ Senior Safety The victim of senior abuse is typically female, 70 years of age or older, and physically or mentally impaired. She usually lives with and is physically and emotionally dependent upon the abuser. Most studies indicate the abuser to be the daughter or son of the victim. It is a far ranging problem […]

Working with an Elder Law Attorney

NJ Elder Law What is an elder law attorney and when is it time to contact one?  Here are some things to consider: What is Elder Law? Elder Law is the legal practice of counseling and representing older persons and their representatives about the legal aspects of health and long term care planning, public benefits, […]

NJ Senior Finances: Identify and Help Seniors Suffering from Financial Abuse

NJ Senior Money Management According to a recent MetLife Mature Market Institute study, losses from elder financial abuse are estimated at $2.6 billion annually. New Jersey seniors can protect themselves and their assets by educating themselves, planning ahead, and putting in place specific guidelines for those they trust with their financial affairs. According to the […]

Best Senior Activities – Gardening Keeps You Young!

New Jersey Senior Living Gardening can do wonders for an elderly person.  The benefits are endless. Gardening involves walking, bending, pulling and lifting, which is a great workout. When we work on a garden, we burn calories and increase flexibility, relieve stress and lower blood pressure. Fresh nutrition is also a benefit. A garden can […]

NJ Senior Living & Your Seniors Social Life

New Jersey Senior Living & Lifestyle Loneliness is one of the most common problems affecting seniors who live alone and away from family.  How can seniors connect with others?  Here are some places and situations that can work well: Local senior centers usually offer lectures, classes, and meals. Libraries offer book discussion groups for seniors, […]