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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 [...]
Summertime Gardening
(Photo credit: Laura Grassia) Springtime and summertime are a wonderful time to plant and watch flowers, veggies or fruit blossom and grow. Whether your client is housebound or can go into their garden, you can assist them and bring life to their space! House plants are easy to care for and can brighten up any room. Pruning and watering are easy. With [...]
Parkinson’s, Support, and Senior Care Options that Make Sense
Senior Care in Cherry Hill, NJ Any senior who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease will require some level of support eventually. The type of support they receive can have a tremendous impact on their quality of their life. When it comes to any type of senior care, an experienced caregiver is, by far, the best option of all. Many family members try to [...]
Feeling Frazzled, Stressed, and Forgetful? It Could be the Result of Your Work as a Family Caregiver
Managing Caregiver Stress There is an old adage that goes something like this: when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. It essentially talks about making something good out of a difficult or negative situation. When you are a family caregiver, you may be feeling completely stressed, overwhelmed with responsibilities, frazzled, and even forgetful. You might have decided to take care of your aging mother [...]
Knowing the Symptoms & Signs of Stroke
Home Health Care in Turnersville, NJ With National Stroke Awareness Month occurring annually in May, it doesn't hurt for families to learn more about the symptoms and signs. That way they can be more attuned to what could potentially occur with their aging loved ones receiving elderly care. According to the Centers for Disease Control, "every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has [...]
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 [...]
