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Navigating Alzheimer’s Care Monmouth County, NJ
Trying to navigate Alzheimer’s care in Monmouth County, NJ can be overwhelming, especially when COVID-related restrictions and limitations are still in place. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of dementia and Alzheimer-related deaths in the US has gone up by 16%. At present, over six million Americans are living with this condition, and the number is projected to increase to 13 million by [...]
Bathroom Safety Tips for Seniors
Bathrooms Can Be Dangerous for Seniors When it comes to dangerous areas inside the home for aging adults, bathrooms are at the top of the list. Although it may seem unlikely, a hefty majority of slips and falls around the home occur inside the bathroom. Wet and slippery surfaces, clutter, and lack of safety equipment in washrooms are contributing factors to why 80% [...]
Winter Preparation for Seniors
Preparing Seniors for Cold Weather The winter season is right around the corner – with this comes inclement cold weather conditions that can disrupt daily life, especially for seniors. 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 [...]
Senior Care For Dementia in Ocean County, NJ
Caring for Seniors with Dementia Dementia is a progressive disease, which will require increased care over time. As a caregiver, it can be daunting for you to provide the right kind of senior dementia care that your loved one needs. With professional support from Home to Stay Senior Care Services, you can handle the practical challenges that are associated with elderly dementia care. [...]
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 [...]
