Home Care or Home Health Care?
Each year there are many seniors in New Jersey that find themselves in need of either home health care or home care. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, the truth of the matter is that the two names actually refer to different things. As such, it is important to understand the different terminology […]
Home Health Care in New Jersey – Choosing the Right Kind of Care
The search for a home health care or live in care professional in New Jersey can be a trying experience. It is not because there are few individuals available, far from it, in fact. The process is difficult, though, because it is often up to family members to determine the type of care necessary for […]
Planning for Home Health Care in New Jersey
For New Jersey seniors, Home health care planning is an important process for both the themselves and their families. Many want to preserve their independence by remaining in their home, with the added security and safety of having a trained professional present. In this regard, licensed home health agencies typically provide both live in care and […]
Getting Quality Home Health Care In New Jersey: Ask The Right Questions
For many New Jersey families the choice of providing live in care for an elderly family member is a much preferred option since home health care provides many obvious benefits for the client as well as the family when compared to a nursing home. The real challenge is choosing an agency who is competent, trustworthy, […]
Relieving Pain Caused by Cancer Treatment
NJ Senior Health What causes cancer pain? Most pain is caused by the cancer itself. It often occurs because a tumor is pressing on nerves, organs or bones. How severe the pain is may depend on the type and extent of the cancer and your pain tolerance. Cancer treatments can also cause pain. For example, […]
Elderly Sleep Tips: Tai Chi Can Help
New Jersey Senior Health Did you know that about half of older adults say they have trouble sleeping at least a few nights each week? Despite this “sleepless epidemic,” few treatments focus on improving sleep quality in people with moderate sleep complaints. One alternative approach that shows some promise for treating people with sleep problems […]
Sleep Tips for the Elderly
NJ Senior Health 10 Sleep Tips for Seniors Many people have trouble falling asleep because of poor sleep hygiene practices. Sleep hygiene means the personal habits and environmental factors that affect your sleep. 1. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Your body gets used to a sleep pattern. Even […]
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 […]
Grandparenting: Fun Activities for Grandchildren and Grandparents
NJ Senior Living & Lifestyle Maintaining close relationships with grandchildren is important for the emotional health and well being of seniors. Here are some things to consider whether you live close or far away: At home: Play dress-up. Go through your closet and set aside unused clothes for pretend play – the more vintage and […]
15 Fitness Tips for NJ Seniors
Senior Health & Fitness Exercise can help anyone, regardless of age. Here are some things to consider in helping a senior get into shape: 1. Get a checkup Meet with your healthcare provider to see whether you will need to consider any special modifications before starting an exercise program. If necessary, get a clearance to […]
