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January is Hot Tea Month
Elder Care in Turnersville, NJ When the holidays have passed and the new year begins, many elderly adults may find themselves dreading the long winter ahead. With the cold and snow of January, many elderly adults may find that their ability to go out and do activities they enjoy has decreased and their boredom has increased. During this chilly time of year, everyone, [...]
Did You Become a Caregiver to Your Aging Loved Ones For Them, or For Yourself?
For many adult children, the decision to step into the role of family caregiver for their elderly parents is one that they do not even have to consider. They want what is best for their seniors and feel fulfilled and even honored to have the opportunity to take on this important position and give their parents the type of care that they need and [...]
Home Care Observances: National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
It may seem like the costs associated with your senior care journey with your aging loved ones are always growing, but fortunately there are ways that you can keep these expenses under control just by making a few simple adjustments to your lifestyle and care efforts. One of these ways is trimming energy costs. For many households, utility bills represent a tremendous drain on [...]
Physical Signs of Alzheimer’s in Seniors
If your elderly loved one is at a greater risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, it's important that you become familiar with the mental and physical signs. You may already be familiar with the mental signs of Alzheimer’s disease, but would you recognize the physical symptoms? Here are some common physical signs of Alzheimer’s disease in seniors that you should know about: Poor Grooming, Hygiene and [...]
Mall Walking – The Perfect Winter Exercise
For family caregivers looking for a way to get active and squeeze in some exercise that they can do together with their elderly loved one, walking is an excellent choice. It is low-impact, requires virtually no equipment, and it can be done almost anywhere. Unfortunately, cold and snowy winter weather can often put a damper on elderly adults’ and their caregivers’ walking routine. However, [...]
Laughter as Medicine for Seniors
Elderly Care in Mt. Laurel, NJ If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then laughter must put him out of business. There is no doubt that being able to laugh and maintaining a sense of humor can be challenging for seniors living alone, even with home care. They may be tired, sore, frustrated, and lonely. But if you can help them turn [...]
Keeping Seniors Safe in Cold Weather
Senior Care in Turnersville, NJ Cold weather can pose safety and health risks for people of all ages, but even more so for the elderly. Seniors are more likely to be affected by cold weather-related illnesses and safety risks for a variety of reasons. Improper or inadequate heating sources, a decreased ability to regulate their internal body temperature and the shorter days of winter [...]
The Sweet Smell of the Holidays
Pomanders are a wonderful way to spice up your home during the holiday season. Cloves and oranges or lemons smell great and can be presented as a festive centerpiece on your table for all to see and smell. Pomanders are easy to make and display. You can use a citrus zester to scrap the skin off your fruit into the desired design. Have [...]
A Warm Welcome from Chris McGinley
A warm hello to all and thanks to those who I've had the opportunity to meet thus far for welcoming me to Home to Stay. I am sincerely looking forward to working with you and helping us provide the best care to our clients who we have the privilege to serve. My background is in rehabilitative nursing, working 18 years at Magee Rehabilitation [...]
Ask Annie Alzheimers
Dear Annie Alzheimers, My client is driving me crazy. I can’t handle her outbursts. She is refusing care. She has attempted to strike me when I approach her. What do I do? I just want to quit. Really gonna quit, At My Wit’s End Dear At My Wit’s End, I’m sorry you are having such a hard time with your client. Just remember that [...]
Beware of Holiday Debt!
From the desk of Suzette Hastings, Family Strengthening Counselor The holidays are upon us. The bright lights and warm holiday cheer put us in the spirit. I’ve noticed the increase in toy commercials on television. Every store has had big displays of “stuff” for the holidays since Halloween. It’s so tempting to shop ‘til you drop and just put it on plastic. Just [...]
Senior Brain Power – Making it Last
Homecare in Turnersville, NJ While some memory loss seems normal with aging, there are some things that can be done to maintain brain power. While these are unfortunately unable to remedy medical conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer's, they may help your senior keep his or her thinking sharp. Of course, always check with a doctor if you suspect that your loved one [...]
