Depression: Recognizing Signs & Symptoms in Elderly Loved Ones
NJ Senior Health Depression among seniors is a growing concern, with an estimated 40% of the elderly with medical problems also showing signs of depression. How do you spot in depression in an aging...
View ArticleSenior Driving: 13 Signs an Elderly Loved One Needs to Give Up the Keys
Deciding When It’s Time for the Elderly to Stop Driving When is it time for a senior to give up the keys to the car? Very often, driving remains an act of independence that many seniors are...
View ArticleGeriatric Depression: Important Information for New Jersey Seniors and Families
NJ Senior Health: Elderly Depression Studies show that a significant percentage of seniors experience mental disorders that are not a normal part of aging. These include anxiety, depression,...
View ArticleIs It Safe to Leave Your Elderly Loved One Home Alone?
New Jersey Elder Safety Many members of the so-called “sandwich generation†either share their homes with frail and elderly parents or, if they continue to live alone, make sure they have...
View ArticleNJ Senior Safety: Kitchen Safety Checklist
NJ Senior Safety The kitchen can be a dangerous place for an elderly, frail person if certain steps are not followed. Here are some things to remember: Keep towels, curtains, and other things that...
View ArticleElderly Flu & Pneumonia – Keep Your Senior From Getting Sick
NJ Elder Health Here are some excellent tips to help a senior avoid getting sick this winter – or what to do if they catch the flu or pneumonia. Here are symptoms to look out for with various forms of...
View ArticleLifestyle Tips for NJ Seniors
New Jersey Senior Living & Lifestyle Here are some wise tips that every senior should consider following: Phone solicitations Never respond to phone solicitations for products or winning...
View ArticleElderly Exercise: It’s Never Too Late
NJ Senior Health & Fitness Physical activity is good for people at any age. Among elderly adults, falls are a common cause of injury and disability. Physical activity makes your bones and muscles...
View ArticleAlternative Medicine Vs. Traditional, Western Medicine
Is alternative medicine (combined with traditional medicine) right? Most people see a family doctor or a specialist for their medical care. Some people seek out other healing methods. In between,...
View ArticleRelieving Pain Caused by Cancer Treatment
NJ Senior Health What causes cancer pain? Most pain is caused by the cancer itself. It often occurs because a tumor is pressing on nerves, organs or bones. How severe the pain is may depend on the...
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