Senior Sleep Tips

NJ Senior Living & Lifestyle Sleep is important at any age, yet many seniors have problems sleeping as well as they did when they were younger.  Here are some tips to getting a better night’s sleep: 1. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Your body gets used to a […]

Help Seniors Enjoy the Holidays – 10 Tips

NJ Senior Living & Lifestyle The end of the year holidays are approaching.  What can you do to make the holidays particularly pleasant for your aging parents or loved ones?  Here are some thoughts: Stroll down memory lane. Holidays provoke memories, which can be especially powerful in the later years of life. “Leading authorities have […]

Senior Safety at Home – 7 More Tips

Keeping New Jersey seniors safe around the home Here are some very important things to remember to keep things safe around the house for your elderly loved ones: Aerosol sprays vs. pump Aerosol cleaning sprays are not only unhealthy to our bodies, but can be unhealthy to carpeting, vinyl, wood, and our total home health […]

Lifestyle Tips for NJ Seniors

New Jersey Senior Living & Lifestyle Here are some wise tips that every senior should consider following: Phone solicitations Never respond to phone solicitations for products or winning sweepstakes. And NEVER give out ANY personal information to ANYONE who contacts you by telephone – especially a social security number or credit card information. Tell them […]

Gas Saving Tips for New Jersey Seniors to Reduce Costs

NJ Senior Money Management Here are some things to consider to help New Jersey seniors reduce the cost of gas.  Also, remember to ask your mechanic if they have a senior discount. Maintenance: Keep your car properly tuned up to improve gas mileage by about 4 percent. Improve mileage by up to 40 percent by […]

Helping Your Senior Save Money

NJ Senior Money Management Saving money is a problem for people at any age, but for New Jersey retirees with limited budgets, it becomes all the more important.  Here are some things to consider: AARP costs very little to join, but it can save a senior money through the discounts and other programs they offer. […]

Protect New Jersey Seniors Against Fraud and Scams

NJ Elderly Fraud and Scam Prevention New Jersey seniors, not unexpectedly, comprise the segment of our state population most vulnerable to frauds and scams.  To limit the possibility of this happening to you or an elderly loved one, the following points are offered: Under no circumstance should a senior ever let a stranger into their […]

20 Safety Tips for NJ Senior Citizens, Elderly

New Jersey Elderly Safety Tips One’s entire house can be an accident waiting to happen, particularly for seniors who may have unsteady balance or less than perfect vision.  Here are some modifications that can be made to minimize accidents and some things to keep in mind: OUTDOORS • Paint porches with grit to prevent slips […]

Money Saving Tips for NJ Senior Citizens

New Jersey Senior Money Management If you’re like most of us, you’re probably still digging out from the spiraling economy. Seniors, with crashing 401(k) plans, tend to be the hardest hit.  As a means of recouping some of the losses, here are some money saving tips for seniors to consider: The senior discount at your […]

How to Talk to Your Elderly Loved One

NJ Senior Living & Lifestyle In general, there is a difference between seniors in their 80s and older, and those who are now in their 70s.  For example: Seniors in Their 80s Seniors in their 80s, who lived through the Depression, have often spent frugally and saved as much as possible. They focus on wanting […]