Senior Citizens Bedroom Safety Checklist

NJ Elder Safety For seniors, the bedroom can become a place for accidents.  Here are some things to consider: Lamps and light switches should be within reach of the bed. Lamps or switches located close to each bed will enable people getting up at night to see where they are going. Night lights should be […]

Senior Care Safety & Emergency Checklist

NJ Senior Safety Are you prepared to deal with any emergencies that may arise with your elderly loved one? Below is a list that you, as a caregiver, should keep in an easy-to-reach place should an emergency occur.  The list should be filled out and kept on a refrigerator and/or nightstand.  In times of panic […]

The Four Parts of Medicare – A Brief Explanation

NJ Senior Health A Brief Explanation about the Four Parts of Medicare Medicare, which is a four part health coverage program provided by The United States Federal Government, is available to most American citizens age 65 and over.  Some people under the age of 65 who are disabled and some people at any age with […]

Elderly Dehydration: 18 Signs and Symptoms to Look For

New Jersey Senior Health The signs and symptoms of dehydration in an elderly person can be virtually identical to those for dementia, which is why if not treated immediately it can lead to death. The most common signs and symptoms of dehydration include persistent fatigue, lethargy, muscle weakness or cramps, headaches, dizziness, nausea, forgetfulness, confusion, […]

NJ Senior Safety: Kitchen Safety Checklist

NJ Senior Safety The kitchen can be a dangerous place for an elderly, frail person if certain steps are not followed.  Here are some things to remember: Keep towels, curtains, and other things that might catch fire located away from the range and oven. If necessary, shorten or remove curtains which could brush against heat […]

Signs Your Elderly Loved One Maybe Having a Heart Attack or a Stroke

NJ Senior Health In most cases, minutes and even seconds can determine the outcome of a heart attack or stroke.  It all starts with recognizing the signs of each and getting help as soon as possible. Here are signs for both: Heart Attack Chest discomfort. For both men and women, the classic signs and symptoms […]

Is It Safe to Leave Your Elderly Loved One Home Alone?

New Jersey Elder Safety Many members of the so-called “sandwich generation” either share their homes with frail and elderly parents or, if they continue to live alone, make sure they have around-the-clock live-in care. This begs the question, however, as to whether it is okay during certain times to leave elderly parents home alone, whether […]

Geriatric Depression: Important Information for New Jersey Seniors and Families

NJ Senior Health: Elderly Depression Studies show that a significant percentage of seniors experience mental disorders that are not a normal part of aging.  These include anxiety, depression, cognitive impairment, mood disorders and behavioral problems. Yet, psychiatric illnesses in older adults have long tended to be minimized, sometimes with tragic consequences.  This is why the […]

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 […]

Senior Driving: 13 Signs an Elderly Loved One Needs to Give Up the Keys

Deciding When It’s Time for the Elderly to Stop Driving When is it time for a senior to give up the keys to the car?  Very often, driving remains an act of independence that many seniors are reluctant to part with.  At times, and as difficult as it may be, it is incumbent for adult […]