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…
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:…
The advice to drink plenty of water to stay healthy seems to be everywhere. This is true for most Morristown, New Jersey residents. But for those with congestive heart failure (CHF), too much fluid intake can actually be harmful. Controlling your fluid balance can be difficult, but we have tips to make it easier for…
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…
Losing weight is difficult. This is especially true for older Americans, those 65 and older. More than two thirds of the country is overweight. Many of our seniors suffer from the same problem. To be sure, weight loss in seniors is no easy task. What can we do to help seniors in Verona shed the…
I have decided to focus this latest blog post on the elderly and social media. Given this past year, families throughout the world can all testify to the advantages of connecting elderly loved ones with friends and relatives from the convenience and safety of their own homes. Moreover, I myself have become much more adept at many…