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July is National Blueberries Month
Feeling a bit blue? Down in the dumps, things not going well? Here is a perfect cure for this. Open up your mouth and then crunch down on a nice fresh blueberry or two. It is not possible to be sad after this taste. Your mouth may be blue, but your mood will improve. They taste so great! Blueberries are packed with wonderful [...]
Stroke Recovery Can be Improved with Home Care Assistance
Home Care in Cherry Hill, NJ Depending on the severity of the stroke, there may be a number of steps an elderly individual has to go through in order to maximize their chances of making a full recovery. If the stroke is significant enough, a full recovery may simply not be possible, but regaining as much mobility, speech, and other faculties may require extensive physical therapy [...]
Family Day of Service Was a Great Success
On Wednesday, June 24th, the Home to Stay office staff, Suzette from the Family Strengthening Network and Caregivers Judy S., Nana B. and Ann A. all contributed to making over 50 toiletry bags for the homeless men, women and children of Joseph’s House in Camden. It was a wonderful day of camaraderie, kindhearted giving and fellowship. We hope you can join us the [...]
Dog Days of Summer
Summer is in full swing with this heat and humidity! Now is the time to drink lots of fluids and stay cool. Hopefully your clients’ homes are graced with air conditioning and cold beverages. Encouraging the elderly to drink may be tough. The side effects of increasing fluids is increased bathroom visits. For someone with decreased mobility, this may be a hassle or even [...]
What To Do When You Don’t Have Enough Time to Devote to Dad’s Care
Home Care in Woolwich Township, NJ Perhaps your father has been going through numerous health challenges in recent years. At 75, living alone, you worry about his well-being. As a result, and especially since you only lived a few minutes away from him, you took it upon yourself to check in with him on a daily basis. That may be fine in some situations, [...]
Bright Sunny Days, Senior Care, and the Possibilities that Surround Us All
Summer is now in full bloom all across the country. June 21st was the first official day of summer and it is also the longest day of the year for those in the northern hemisphere. This means the sun is shining for the greatest length of time throughout the day. When people require any type of senior care, summer can be a great opportunity to get outside, enjoy the abundant sunshine, and great weather.
It’s Not as Difficult as it May Seem to Convince Mom to Hire Home Care Services
Home Care Services in Turnersville, NJ You may feel that it’s almost impossible to convince your mother to listen to you, especially about home care services. Perhaps the topic of home care came up in the past and she was completely against any notion of relying on a caregiver. At the time you may have been worried about her safety and doing certain [...]
Elder Care Recipes: Sweet and Refreshing Fruit Pizza
Senior Care in Turnersville, NJ Dessert is just about everybody's favorite part of dinner, but just because your elderly loved ones look forward to a sweet indulgence after their main meal does not mean that they cannot also get some extra nutrition along with their treat. This elder care recipe is for a sweet and refreshing fruit pizza that takes advantage of the [...]
Home to Stay Participates in Manor Care Washington Township’s Senior Health Fair
Home to Stay commemorated National Senior Health and Fitness Day by participating in Manor Care Washington Township’s Senior Health Fair on May 27, 2015. The event which was dedicated to the health and wellness of seniors of Washington Township and the surrounding areas was attended by Manor Care’s patients as well as residents of local communities. Complimentary lunch and smoothies were provided and [...]
Home to Stay an Exhibitor at the 2015 Annual South Jersey Dementia Conference
On June 2, 2015 Home to Stay was pleased to be an Exhibitor at the 2015 Annual South Jersey Dementia Conference, and to have the opportunity to showcase our AlzBetter program to the over 260 professional and family caregivers who attended. The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley chapter holds the event annually. It is sponsored by many organizations which lend support to those affected by [...]
Dressing in Layers this Summer May be More Practical for Seniors
Elder Care in Cherry Hill, NJ Any time a senior is planning to go outside for whatever reason, whether it’s to go to the park, just getting in the car and going to the store, or heading outside to garden, they need to be aware of the weather conditions. That includes temperature. Even if they are currently taking care of themselves and don’t feel [...]
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month
Aphasia is condition that robs people of their ability to communicate. It can affect their ability to speak, write and understand language, both verbal and written. Aphasia can occur after a stroke or a head injury. People with dementia, most commonly Parkinson’s Disease can develop this frustrating ailment. This ailment might frustrate you, as a caregiver too. Not knowing what your clients wants is [...]
