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 it’s necessary to rely on elder care, eventually that [...]
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 frustrating. They can’t help it, but you can help. [...]
(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 a new spray bottle from the dollar store, you [...]
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 provide some type of care for loved ones at [...]
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 because you felt it was your duty to do [...]
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 a stroke." This statistic is a good catalyst for [...]
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 in health screenings and become acquainted with resources offered [...]
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. We all learned that the ACE Unit and Home [...]
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 or red), and bamboo skewers you can create a [...]
Home Care in Mt. Laurel, NJ There are two basic types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the type in which the joints become worn down by regular activity. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory type that occurs when the immune system is not functioning properly. There is also gout which is basically caused by crystals that collect in the joints. A person could also be diagnosed with lupus, psoriatic arthritis, and [...]
