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The Importance of Getting Vaccinated
Getting Vaccinated – FAQ Director of Nursing, Tamara Scott, answers the top 10 most popular questions about getting vaccinated for COVID-19 below. Q: I know there are several vaccines available, which one should I get? A: The vaccines have all been thoroughly tested and the results are all very similar; they keep 100% of people from getting very ill or hospitalized, which is [...]
Dementia: Understanding A Progressive Disease
Understanding Dementia Dementia is often misconceived as a specific disease when, in reality, it is the universal term used for impaired thinking, memory, decision-making, and everyday activities overall. About 50 million individuals around the globe suffer from the effects of dementia-related diseases, and almost 10 million people are diagnosed every year. The most common forms of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease (60-70% of all dementia [...]
ClearCare Family Room
Home to Stay Senior Care Solutions recently changed to an electronic record-keeping system. Our new system now allows access to a secure family portal where you can view schedules, caregivers' names, care plans, medications, feedback from caregivers, and invoices (keep in mind, families are NOT able to pay their invoices on-line). Families can also view any photos that caregivers take during the shift. To [...]
Senior Wellness Checks During the Holidays
New NJ COVID restrictions As the number of diagnosed COVID-19 cases continues to surge late in the year, it has been recommended that New Jersey residents only spend the holidays with their immediate family or those they already live with. Unfortunately for many individuals, especially senior adults, the new traveling and social gathering guidelines mean seeing family during this holiday season may not [...]
Suggestions to Keep Busy During the Shutdown
With the pandemic causing a second wave of lockdowns at the end of 2020, many individuals are struggling to keep busy (unlike most holiday seasons). Having such limited options when it comes to social gatherings or events, most are turning to technology to fill free time, escape boredom, and stay engaged. In this article, we share some of Home to Stay’s staff favorite ways [...]
November is National Family Caregivers Month
The month of November is recognized as National Family Caregivers Month. During this month, we take the time to celebrate those who have taken on the responsibility of becoming family caregivers. Whether it is a trained professional working around the clock or just a family member assisting with the little things, the effort put in to take care of and look after your [...]
Terrarium Therapy
In an effort to reconnect and unwind, Home to Stay teamed up with Artis Senior Living of Evesham to host a unique experience – Terrarium Therapy. Terrariums are tiny ecosystems made with small plants, soil, rocks and other foliage that require little maintenance and can last for years. Participants gave extremely positive feedback. Many noted a cathartic experience, taking time out of their [...]
Halloween and Dementia
Understanding Halloween and Dementia: Importance of Extra Care It is important to pay extra attention to those living with dementia, especially during the holidays when their normal lifestyle may be disrupted. If changes are noticed, try identifying the items or situations that you feel could be the issue and remove them. Some examples of changes in behavior would include sleep changes, anxiety, agitation, [...]
Home to Stay Announcement
Home To Stay is excited to announce that our proprietary training program (AlzBetter) that we utilize to train all of our aides and family members has had its curriculum reviewed and approved by the Alzheimer's Association. The AlzBetter system is one of four training programs that the Alzheimer's Association reviewed and approved nationally for training of others outside of their own organization. Home [...]
Attention Clients and Employees!
Home to Stay Now Offers Secure Family Portal Home to Stay Senior Care Solutions is currently changing electronic record keeping systems. Our new system will now allow access to a secure family portal where you can view schedules, get real time updates from our nurses and caregivers, along with easier access to billing and invoice information. To help familiarize [...]
Pets: The Perfect Senior Companion
Combatting Senior Isolation with a Pet As all of us continue to age, we will begin to realize the significance of a loved one or close friend moving or passing away. Moreover, once a certain age is reached, it becomes more difficult to get around and partake in activities we previously enjoyed. However, there is a scientifically proven way to combat the isolating effects [...]
Easy Tech Solutions for Staying in Touch with Your Senior Loved Ones
If you live far away from your elderly loved ones, it’s often hard to maintain the level of communication you’d like. It’s not always possible to schedule regular visits, but thankfully, many types of technology are easy for seniors to use. Below, learn about a few of the best ways you can communicate together and discover other helpful tips for staying in touch. [...]
