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Home to Stay an Exhibitor at the Gloucester County Senior Health and Fitness Day
Gloucester County Senior Health and Fitness Day On May 12, 2015, Home to Stay was an exhibitor at the Gloucester County Senior Health and Fitness day. Sponsored by the County’s Board of Chosen Freeholders, the event was held at Auletto’s Caterers in Deptford and was free to all senior residents of the county. After a lovely breakfast, guests were able to take part [...]
Home to Stay Provides “Lunch and Learn” for Kennedy Hospital Stratford Division’s Acute Care for Elders Unit
On April 24, 2015, Home to Stay provided a “Lunch and Learn” for Kennedy Hospital Stratford Division’s Acute Care for Elders Unit (ACE). The AlzBetter program was presented to Dr. Terrie Ginsberg (Medical Director of ACE), Melissa Mordecai, APN (Nurse Practitioner) and the entire ACE unit interdisciplinary team. The benefits of our program and the Quality of Life Assessment tool in particular were detailed. [...]
Creating an Edible Fruit Arrangement
This is an activity you can do with your client. With some cookie cutters and a melon baller, this is a great activity that makes the house smell wonderful. Preparing fruit this way can stimulate appetite and give your client the great sense of accomplishment at the end result. With just two or three types of melon (cantaloupe, honey dew, watermelon) some grapes (green [...]
Not All Arthritis is the Same, and Proper Elder Care Matters
Home Care in Mt. Laurel, NJ There are two basic types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the type in which the joints become worn down by regular activity. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory type that occurs when the immune system is not functioning properly. There is also gout which is basically caused by crystals that collect in the joints. A person [...]
Three Positive Aspects of Professional Elder Care for the Busy Family
Elder Care in Woolwich Township, NJ Being busy is a mantra that many families can claim. In today’s modern environment, even with technology, cell phones, laptops, and free Wi-Fi in almost every single business across the country, it seems that people have very little time to connect with one another or take on certain tasks. Many families provide care for their loved ones at [...]
Why All Caregivers Should Be AlzBetter Trained Caregivers?
Why not? It’s easy, convenient and informative. You can watch the short videos on your smartphone, tablet or personal computer. You can also come into the office and watch the videos in the conference room. This is paid training! And…you get a certificate of completion and a cool pin to wear on your name badge. How distinguishing! What is the training like? The training [...]
On a Mission
The mission of the Family Strengthening Network (FSN) is to support and empower local families by providing holistic, family-driven services and prevention-focused education. FSN serves as a bridge to valuable resources, offering support and guidance needed to help families develop strengths, define and achieve goals and navigate the most important facets of family life. What does that mean? Through free, personal and confidential sessions [...]
Be Honest With Your Loved One Who May Need Home Care Services
Home Care Services in Cherry Hill, NJ - National Honesty Day is April 30th The first time Jill realized her aging mother was having difficulty taking care of herself at home, she didn’t know what to say. The last thing she wanted to do was tell her mother she could no longer take care of herself. Jill also knew her mother would never move in [...]
Caregiver Tips: Helping Your Elderly Parents Stay Safe on the Internet
5 Tips for Protecting Your Loved One from Senior Internet Fraud The Internet is a huge and wonderful resource filled with information, entertainment, and communication opportunities. As a caregiver, the Internet can be a powerful tool for helping you give your elderly parents the highest quality of care possible and encouraging them to live socially active, mentally curious lives. As useful as it is, [...]
3 Steps to Improve Health for the Senior Relying on Home Care
Home Health Care in Cherry Hill, NJ - Improving Your Elderly Loved One's Health with These Simple Steps There are plenty of things people can do to improve their overall health. For any senior, whether they are relying on professional home care, the assistance of family members, or are still able to manage their own welfare at home, below are three steps that can [...]
Stepping Up when it Comes to Parkinson’s and Elder Care
Elder Care in Mt. Laurel, NJ - One Senior Learns the Value of a Home Care Provider to Handle the Difficult Challenges of Parkinson's Symptoms When Jack was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he was 62 years old. At the time, the symptoms he noticed were relatively minor. A small tremor in his pinky finger was the first one that warranted attention to the fact [...]
Spring Break for Seniors? Some Things to Think about When Care is Needed
Home Care in Turnersville, NJ - Plan Ahead When Taking a Trip with Your Elderly Loved One ‘Spring Break’ is basically a term that was originally used to describe a period of time when college students would get a break from their classes, when the old, traditional trimester system had winter semesters ending and a week break before spring semester began. Today, anybody can [...]
