Serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties Well - that certainly went fast! It truly feels like it was yesterday that we opened the doors to our new Red Bank, NJ office to better serve the seniors of Monmouth and Ocean counties and their families. We have had some wonderful outcomes and success stories over the last 12 months that make overcoming the challenges worth it! One of the challenges we faced was the [...]
Dementia is a broad term for symptoms caused by loss of cognitive functioning, i.e., our ability to think, to reason, and to remember. While dementia shows up most often as memory loss, it can affect many areas of the brain, thus resulting in several other symptoms. And as it turns out, for many people living with dementia, these symptoms tend to change in intensity depending on the season. What is Sundowning? Although [...]
The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy. – Kalu Ndukwe Kalu (Writer, Thinker, Political Scientist) One of the most important things seniors wish for is to leave behind a legacy so that some parts of them continue to exist long after they are gone. For your aging loved one, helping them create and leave a lasting legacy [...]
One of our former clients, who was celebrating her retirement, tripped over a small step down (2 steps!) on their patio, which unfortunately left her a quadriplegic. She had very little time to prepare for her retirement, let alone how she would be spending it in her new normal. -Andrew Dubler, Owner, Home To Stay Does Your Loved One Need Homebound Services? Oftentimes, people are unprepared for when they become homebound and [...]
Travel doesn’t need to stop when living with or caring for a person with dementia. However, added planning and flexibility is essential to find success. Don’t be afraid to ask for help along the way. Be specific about your needs as a care partner. Be open with family, friends and the travel industry on how they can assist you and your loved one with dementia. Keep in mind that if you become [...]
Family history is not always a factor when it comes to someone developing Alzheimer’s. There is, however, growing evidence that those who have a sibling or parent with Alzheimer’s are more at risk than those who don’t have a close relative with this condition. In fact, a new study published in Nature Genetics journal suggests that if you have a first-degree relative (i.e., a parent or a sibling) with Alzheimer’s, your likelihood [...]
It may come as a surprise to many people that 9 out of 10 seniors say that they would prefer to stay in their own home for as long as possible as they age. Clearly, home care is the first choice for the elderly who wish to age in place. However, many home care myths continue to hold families back from choosing this high quality care and support for their loved ones. [...]
Types of Caregivers in New Jersey Home to Stay Senior Care Solutions (H2S) employs three types of caregivers in New Jersey. Each caregiver has a unique role and schedule that fits their needs and the needs of the client. Some caregivers are full-time, live-in, part-time or some even work one day a week. Home to Stay caregiver types are: Companion Hourly Certified Home Health Aide Live-in Certified Home Health Aide At H2S, [...]
The first social work class in the United States was held in the summer of 1898 at Columbia University in New York City, but that was just the beginning. The field of social work has grown, expanded and matured exponentially over the last 124 years. Social Workers' Role in the Healthcare System Social Workers are the mortar in the brickwork of the healthcare system. The bricks are the foundation, but without the [...]
Alzheimer's can be hard to diagnose. Some of the earliest symptoms of the disease include a decline in short-term memory, but other changes such as mood swings and anxiety can appear before any memory problems. According to medical technologists, MRI brain scans could, in the near future, detect the signs of Alzheimer's earlier than the current tests. Brain Scans on Patients Who are Already Diagnosed with Alzheimer's Brain scans are nothing new, [...]
