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 […]
It’s Never Too Late To Exercise
NJ Senior Living & Lifestyle: Senior Exercise If a senior has lived to the ripe old age of, say 80, or even 90, why worry about exercise? Well, in addition to making you look and feel good, regular exercise lowers the risk for heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, high blood pressure and obesity. It maintains […]
Azheimer’s Care – Family Caregiver Burnout
Burnout From Caring For A Loved One With Alzheimer’s Caring for a loved one with Alzheimers often leads to such symptoms as denial, anger, social withdrawal, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, and irritability. It can be an all-consuming 24-hour-a-day, seven-day a week grind. What can you do? At Expert Home Care, we suggest the following: Manage your […]
Ten Tips for Family Caregivers
 Choose to take charge of your life, and don’t let your loved one’s illness or disability always take center stage. Remember to be good to yourself. Love, honor and value yourself. You’re doing a very hard job and you deserve some quality time, just for you. Watch out for signs of depression, and don’t […]
Help for Family Caregivers
Empowerment for Family Caregivers What does it mean to become empowered? NFCA defines empowerment as a sense of confidence in your ability to bring about positive changes in your circumstances and to rise above the day to day challenges you face in your caregiver journey. It’s the optimism we strive for to take a positive […]
Elder Care Skills for Family Caregivers
Skills Needed for Advocating for your Loved One: Educate yourself regarding your loved ones illness/and or disability. Communicate efficiently and succinctly with healthcare professionals. Recognize you are a healthcare consumer and deserve quality healthcare. Understand you are an important member of the healthcare team. Give input and ask questions. Pick your battles and don’t sweat […]
Aging Health Issues
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. Doctors are faced with questions everyday regarding even the most common ailments. Many people who experience these symptoms write them off as minor and may not […]
Bathroom Safety 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. The bathroom and the kitchen are not the only places where your family member can get hurt. Most households have other danger zones as well. Controlling […]
Elderly Drivers Gives Up the Keys
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. Without wheels “Many people can drive safely through their later years. As a group, older drivers are typically safe drivers. Drivers age 64 and older represent […]
