Caregiving is a full-time job. It can be tough for the children of senior parents to take on the task alone – especially if you already have a full-time job or care for your own children. To avoid caregiver burnout and maintain a healthy care-life balance, many children of senior parents make use of senior …
Every home has a designated cabinet or drawer for storing medications. This space tends to fill up over time, which can lead to significant health risks for seniors. If cleaning out the medicine drawer isn’t on your list of tasks as a caregiver, it should be added immediately. In this article, our team of in-home caregivers in NJ will explain why …
Seniors that choose to have live-in caregivers benefit from having someone present with them 24 hours a day. Choosing to age in place in the comfort and safety of their own homes can have many advantages. The team of caregivers at United Methodist Communities HomeWorks has compiled some compelling reasons why live-in care just may …
Proper self-care is essential to being the best senior caregiver you can be. If you haven’t already, start taking active steps to maintain your self-care on a daily basis. Start with something small: a new yoga routine or trying out a new recipe. If you stick to this daily regimen, positive habits will form along …
Stress and anxiety can lead to serious mental and physical health problems in people of all ages, but it can be especially detrimental to seniors. Our home health care team, United Methodist Communities HomeWorks, has gathered insight into how stress and anxiety affects seniors. We’ve also compiled vital tips on how to help manage this …
While many designate this holiday to young lovers, it’s also a great opportunity to remind grandparents that they are loved and appreciated. Make a fuss over them and they will love every minute of it! If you’re not sure where to start, here are some Valentine’s Day ideas from our home health care team in …
With age comes decreasing mobility and slower reflexes, which can lead to falls and accidents around the house. Here are some tips on how to keep your home as safe as possible, from in-home care specialists in Sparta, NJ . 1. Rearrange your everyday pantry staples Pantries are wonderful spaces for storing household necessities from canned goods to baking equipment, cleaning …
In honor of Veterans Day 2020, we’re not only thanking past members of our military for their service and sacrifices, we’re also focusing on a very important issue – veteran care for older adults. With over 12.5 million veterans aged 65 and older in the USA, it’s essential that we work to raise awareness of …
These days, most seniors are on multiple medications, so it’s essential to have proper medication management in place so that caregivers and pharmacists can properly support your health. Here are some insights and tips from our senior home health care services team in New Jersey. The Importance of Keeping Caregivers and Pharmacists Informed Medications are essential to treating health conditions, …
It’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and although it’s not the most enjoyable topic to talk about (some would say it’s a bit of a bummer… get it?), it’s important that all men – and especially retirees and seniors – have the knowledge and information needed to support prostate health! Here’s some insight from our team …
September is World Alzheimer’s Month , a month dedicated to raising awareness around Alzheimer’s disease , reducing the stigma around this diagnosis, and sharing resources and information to support patients and families. One question that many people ask is whether Alzheimer’s is a genetic health condition or not. Here’s some insight from our NJ in home respite care team. …
Although it’s not a public holiday, one of the most important events of the year falls on Sunday, 13 September – National Grandparent’s Day! For families across the country, this is a great opportunity to bond with grandparents, celebrate everything they’ve achieved and sacrificed, and have some fun in the sun. Here’s some insight …
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, when we are taking a look at what immunizations are important for people over 60. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to do all we can to keep seniors safe and well . Although no one likes getting a shot, these recommended by our in-home respite care team are worth …
Getting your driving license is one of the best moments in anyone’s life! You suddenly have the keys to your freedom – the ability to go anywhere and do anything. It’s understandable then that seniors face a challenging time giving up this independence – but eventually, it’s critical for their own safety. Here are some …
These Tasty Foods Help Fight High Blood Pressure Changing your diet is a great way to help control a number of serious health conditions, including high blood pressure. This is because some of the cholesterol that ends up lining our arteries and causing problems, comes from our diet. Here are some tasty foods you can …
