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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 [...]
Senior Care Tips By the Room: Maintaining a Clean and Healthy Bathroom
One of the most impactful efforts that you make for your aging loved ones in the course of your senior care journey with them is helping them to maintain a clean and healthy home environment. The condition of their home can make a dramatic difference in their ongoing physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing, and is an important part of pursuing your senior [...]
Four of the Best Tablet Games for Elders Suffering from Memory Issues
Does your elder family member love playing with a tablet? If so, you may be able to turn it into a simple and fun way to improve upon their memory.
Elderly Care Tips: Healthy Activities to Combat the Thanksgiving Food Coma
Elderly Care in Cherry Hill, NJ One of the first things that comes to mind when many people think of Thanksgiving is the so-called "food coma" that happens at the end of the feast. After indulging in all of those favorite seasonal foods, and likely eating a bit more than you necessarily should have, you might feel groggy, tired, and just want to curl [...]
Applying Mobile Device Etiquette to Your Caregiver Journey
Caregivers in Mt. Laurel, NJ If you are like many family caregivers for elderly adults, you likely cannot imagine going a day without having your mobile devices. These devices, from your smartphone to your tablet, help you organize and stay connected throughout your caregiver journey, and make sure that you can keep up with not only your elderly loved ones, but also your children, [...]
Bedsores: Symptoms and Prevention
Home Health Care in Mt. Laurel, NJ When a senior who is receiving elderly care spends most of their time in bed or a wheelchair, bed sores, or pressure sores, may develop. Bed sores are wounds to the skin caused by prolonged pressure on the skin. They usually develop on boney places on the body, such as the heels, hips, tailbone, or ankles. [...]
Quarterly Speaker Series on November 5th
November 5, 2015 at 3 pm Please join AlzBetter in welcoming Tom and Karen Brenner of Brenner Pathways to our quarterly speaker series. AlzBetter is excited to bring their expertise, knowledge and perspective to the AlzBetter Team. Tom and Karen will speak about engagement techniques for people with dementia and building connections between the care recipient and care partner (family - professional or [...]
Senior Care Checklists: Winter Weather Preparation
Senior Care in Woolwich Township, NJ Fall weather has settled in everywhere, which means that the chill of winter is just around the corner. Depending on where you live, it could be only a matter of a few weeks until you start experiencing full-on winter weather, including very low temperatures, snow, and ice. These weather conditions could be a major hazard for you, your [...]
