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A Lookback at 2021 and What the Future Holds
Goodbye 2021, it was an interesting year for all of us. The coronavirus was still very much with us throughout 2021 and it does not look like it is going away anytime soon. A Lookback at 2021 We at Home to Stay have been affected by COVID on multiple fronts, most tragically with the loss of clients that have fallen ill to the [...]
Home to Stay’s AlzBetter Program
Properly caring for a patient living with dementia looks different than other patients. Specialized dementia care needs are on the rise in the home and facilities. Knowing what to expect and what to look for as the disease progresses impacts care management and direction. AlzBetter is an innovative dementia care system aimed at helping people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia [...]
Recognition and Appreciation for Caregivers
“Caring for our seniors is perhaps the greatest responsibility we have. Those who walked before us have given so much and made possible the life we all enjoy.” — Senator John Hoeven Recognizing the Caregiver One of the first documented cases of caregiving dates back to the Old Testament, when Ruth cared for her mother-in-law, Naomi. I am certain there were caregivers ever [...]
Rothkoff Symposium Wrap-up
Rothkoff's 4th Annual Elder Care Symposium Home To Stay had the opportunity to attend and participate in the Rothkoff Law Firm's 4th Annual Elder Care Symposium. It was a virtual event held on Thursday, October 21st, that was full of useful information and engaging speakers. Event Wrap-Up The keynote address was given by Dr. Jason Karlawish, who is the co-director of the Penn [...]
Mental Illness and Dementia
The Association Between Dementia and Mental Illness Alzheimer's is one of the most debilitating diseases among older people. Compounded with the disabling side effects, dementia also makes people more susceptible to mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, or both. Our team at Home to Stay Health Care, your experts at in-home care for seniors in Central and South Jersey, would like to share [...]
The Benefits of Hiring Geriatric Care Managers
October Marks the Start of Long-Term Care Planning Month When I think of long-term care planning, the first thing that comes to mind is geriatric care managers (GCMs). Geriatric Care Managers are mainly social workers or licensed nurses who help identify your family’s needs and how to meet those needs. These trained professionals play an extremely vital role in long-term care planning. A [...]
Home To Stay University is BACK
Home To Stay University We are excited to announce that Home To Stay University will be returning! At Home To Stay University, we trained our own home health aides, and it was a wonderful way to start a relationship with our caregivers. It enabled us the opportunity to choose which caregivers we wanted for our agency and more importantly - which ones we [...]
Being a Caregiver Starts with You
Assuming the role of caretaker for a family member with Alzheimer’s is no easy task. As you may have heard before, the condition of individuals diagnosed with dementia progressively worsens over time, which only adds to the caregivers’ responsibilities. What many caregivers often forget is that they don’t have to do it alone – taking the time for caregiver self-care can improve the well-being [...]
Vaccination Mandated by the State of New Jersey for Health Care Workers
NJ Vaccine Mandate As you may have heard, the State of New Jersey recently put out an executive order (#252) stating that: “By September 7th, 2021, all workers in certain state and private health care facilities and high-risk congregate settings, listed below, will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be subject to COVID-19 testing at minimum one to two times [...]
Happiness Happens Month
Happiness Happens Month “The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.” – Russel M. Nelson August marks the beginning of Happiness Happens Month, a time to focus and reflect on what brings you true happiness. True happiness is only achieved through experiencing the opposite – sadness. Understanding [...]
The Importance of Yearly Checkups for Seniors
Yearly Checkups for Seniors August 11th is Annual Medical Checkup Day, a day to recognize the significance of yearly checkup visits – especially for aging loved ones. Now that Medicare covers most of the tests and examinations that should be performed during these appointments, there is no excuse for not having a thorough annual medical checkup. Scheduling at least a once-a-year checkup ensures [...]
The Importance of Cheering Up the Lonely
Social isolation in seniors is a very real issue – even before the pandemic.... As human beings, we are social animals and have relied on our social networks for survival throughout time. As we age, these social networks contract for various reasons – including but not limited to: organic reasons (longtime friend/spouse passed away); intentional (do not like their political views); misunderstandings; lack [...]
