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 of aging: owning a pet. Benefits of Having a [...]
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. Use a Fax Machine Did you know that old [...]
In the forthcoming 2020 presidential election, older adults could play a larger role than you may think. For starters, seniors have consistently out-voted every other age group in elections. In fact, on average, 70% of them cast their votes in each presidential election, making sure their voices are heard on policies that have or will directly impact them. COVID-19 has put a halt on a majority of in-person social activity around the [...]
Importance of Staying Connected with Your Senior Loved One Staying connected is more important now than ever. As we enter our sixth month of quarantine, finding creative ways to stay connected can be difficult. Studies have shown that isolation plays a key role in physical and cognitive decline, especially in those who are older and living alone. The term “social distancing” has become our new vocabulary and the ramifications have proven just [...]
Hiring a Home Health Care Agency Choosing the best at home care options as your elderly loved one ages can be a daunting task, especially amidst a pandemic. With a large percent of coronavirus cases among the older population stemming from nursing homes and assisted living facilities, many families are looking to keep their loved ones in their homes longer. Fortunately, there are in-home care services that can help to minimize caregiver [...]
Providing care and support to someone with dementia is difficult even in the best of times. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it takes up to three people to provide care for one individual living with dementia. The recent pandemic has made this challenging role even harder with adult day care centers being closed and a fear of placing loved ones into facilities. Home to Stay continues to help the New Jersey community [...]
As we continue to see surges of cases of COVID-19, many of us seek the light at the end of this pandemic. Although we don’t know what the future holds, many of us have returned to some sort of normal after nearly 3 months in lockdown. People have returned to the workplace, the grocery store, and are gathering more regularly with friends and family. However, this is not the case for the [...]
Home to Stay would like to share this informational article written by Gary Skole, founder of AlzBetter, on May 12, 2020. We are proud to be an exclusive South Jersey partner of AlzBetter. Can small steps produce big results in dementia care? Let’s begin with a reality check: for many of those living with dementia, the bulk of the care and attention has traditionally been delivered by informal caregivers such as families [...]
March 23, 2020 Dear Home to Stay Clients and Families: Our commitment to providing safe and exceptional care is unwavering as the situation with COVID-19 continues. How we deliver care may be changing temporarily in some aspects to promote health and safety, but we remain committed to your health and the health of your family. In an attempt to decrease the risk of contracting and or spreading infection amongst our caregivers, clients, and families, [...]
The following letter was shared with the clients and families of Home To Stay on March 10, 2020. Dear Home to Stay Clients & Families, Thank you for following our COVID-19 Family Updates. As you know, presumptive cases of the Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) have been found in patients in neighboring communities and throughout the country. The health and safety of our clients, families, and caregivers are our primary concern. As it stands [...]
