Many seniors struggle with sleep disorders and can’t remember the last time they had a good night’s rest. Rest is more important than most people think. Consider these facts: A study from the journal SLEEP indicates that seniors with sleep apnea are at greater risk for early deaths. Add to that, since sleep apnea impacts…
Caregiving is an inarguably stressful career. Spending most of your time and energy dedicated to someone else’s wellbeing is noble, but it’s not always easy. Stress tends to build, unnoticed, so remember to unwind and take a few moments for yourself. Even if your next day off seems miles away, there are plenty of recommended…
A stroke can be a horribly devastating occurrence that affects not just the victim involved, but their entire family. A stroke occurs when the flow of blood to part of the brain is blocked, resulting in a lack of oxygen to brain cells. Without oxygen, the brain cells will start to die. Above all, we…
It starts slowly and innocently at first. An older adult needs relief from the knee or back pain that so often comes with aging. Or, perhaps a life-changing event, like divorce or the death of a loved one, throws him or her into a pit of depression and is prescribed an antidepressant. Even retirement can…
Caregivers Have Their Limits Many caregivers in Union County who experience caregiver stress try to keep going despite emotional and physical fatigue. They often put their patients before themselves, allowing their stress to grow and manifest in poor health. It’s important to note that this avoidance is not necessarily sustainable. While the selflessness of caregivers is…
Happiness significantly improves the quality of our lives. Therefore, it is no surprise that there is a distinct connection between caregiver happiness and patient satisfaction. There are many solutions to the common problem of caregiver stress, including classes on positive thinking and therapeutics. Of course, not all marketed suggestions for caregiver stress management are safe…
Many Paramus seniors prefer to age in place during their retirement years. As such, it’s important to prepare for this eventuality. According to an AARP survey, 87% of people 65 years and older prefer to stay in their current homes. So, if your loved one is on the cusp of her twilight years, take time to…
“Where’s Dad?” Panic sets in when you realize your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease has wandered off alone. Dealing with a loved one with this dreaded disease can be very challenging at times, if not downright terrifying. Your number one priority becomes keeping an Alzheimer’s patient safe – a compassionate caregiver can help. Upon Diagnosis…
Definition Polypharmacy is on the rise. It is a term for taking five or more drugs concurrently. While this is a cause for alarm in the young, it is much more alarming in the elderly. They usually take a panoply of medications prescribed to them by their stable of specialists along with their internist or…
We all know that mental functions decline as we age. However, cognitive decline need not be an inevitable aspect of getting older in Ridgewood. Below, we discuss six ways to keep our aging brains active. 1. Mental Stimulation Research shows that mental activity stimulates new connections between nerve cells. It may also help generate new…