CLICK HERE FOR OUR “ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS & EMERGENCY INFORMATION CHECKLIST” FREE DOWNLOAD Unfortunately, so often, when crisis hits, families become paralyzed with fear and dread. Emergency situations are that much more scary when we don’t anticipate or plan properly. In terms of taking charge, adult children are often overwhelmed when they don’t know where to…
CLICK HERE: Calculate Your Stroke Risk U.S. Stroke statistics (CDC) ↓ CLICK BELOW ↓ Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of stroke. Each year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes.…
April is American Diabetes Month Diabetes is a group of diseases that deal with how your body utilizes blood sugar, also known as glucose. Glucose provides energy to our cells; without it, we cannot function. There is Type I and Type II diabetes and it is important to know the significant difference between the two.…
CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST “ELDERPROOFING YOUR HOME CHECKLIST” FREE DOWNLOAD As people age, the homes that were once a source of security can become a danger. Many seniors would much prefer to stay in their own home. This means we must make changes to their surroundings in order to keep them safe. Essentially, it…
Aging Puts You At Risk If you are over 45, overweight and inactive, you should seriously think about whether you might have diabetes. As we age, pre-diabetes is something we need to be on the alert for. Diabetes is on the rise worldwide and about to get even higher as a large segment of the…
“You have either been a caregiver, you are a caregiver, you will be a caregiver, or someone will care for you.” – Rosalynn Carter The former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter, knew about serving and caregiving from personal as well as professional experience. She was first to hold a caregiver conference that identified issues such as burnout…
Calculate Your Heart Age According to the NYC Department of Health: “The average NYC adult has a heart age that is almost 6 years older than their actual age. Having a heart age that is older than your actual age increases your risk of heart attack or stroke. Use this simple calculator to determine your…
Caregivers who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty possess the traits that most people might expect. They demonstrate patience, compassion, and responsibility on a daily basis. However, they also possess five lesser-known caregiver qualities that are instrumental to their success in eldercare. These qualities include stamina, vibrancy, tolerance, strength, and composure. Stamina:…
More Energy This Year! As caregivers, we get so caught up in other people that we often find it strange and difficult to make time for ourselves. A number of years ago, I resolved to not let that happen. With my empty nest, there was no reason why I could not embark on that exercise…
We normally think that weight loss is a good thing. This is natural since about two thirds of Americans are overweight. However, when it comes to seniors, weight loss may be a cause for concern. Unintentional weight loss in seniors in Berkeley Heights has been associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. As…