Category: Health & Wellness

When caring for a loved one who has survived a stroke, you may have a lot of questions about their condition, how to support them during their recovery journey, and what their needs will be moving ahead. You may also worry about how you will manage in your new role. If you’re looking for advice… Continue reading Caring for a Senior Recovering from a Stroke

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… Continue reading Why You Should Clean Out Your Loved One’s Medicine Drawer Now

Namaste! Did you know that today is the International Day of Yoga? What better way to celebrate than practicing some fun yoga poses in the comfort of your own home? The following exercises, recommended by our in-home caregivers in NJ, are low-impact and easy for most independent seniors to follow. Seniors who engage in yoga… Continue reading International Day of Yoga: 5 Easy Poses for Seniors

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and an important opportunity to address a very real issue for seniors: depression. It’s important to note, depression is more than feeling sad from time to time.  Depression affects how older adults think, feel and go about everyday tasks in their lives. It can also negatively impact preexisting physical… Continue reading 5 Ways to Tackle Senior Depression

As we age, it can be difficult to distinguish normal forgetfulness from something more serious, like Alzheimer’s Disease. Our South Jersey memory care team is here to share some of the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s in older adults, which can hopefully help you determine if your loved one needs a more professional level of… Continue reading Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s in Older Adults