The summer months are known for lots of beautiful sunshine, but it is also known for extreme weather conditions and excessively high temperatures – all of which may prove to be dangerous to seniors. It is a known fact that the elderly are more sensitive to the heat. Despite this, older adults should still be… Read More…
Celebrate National Nurses Week from May 6th to May 12th 2023
“The Lady with the Lamp” – most commonly known as Florence Nightingale – founded what we now know as “modern nursing” at the end of the 19th century. Her strict usage of hygiene practices while providing care to the soldiers of the Crimean War aided in reducing the death rate of the sick and wounded… Read More…
How Do You Know When It Is Time to Put Your Parent in Assisted Living?
Our parents are the most significant and important aspects of our lives. As they grow older, most of us feel the strong desire to care for them as they did us. While this is a time-honored and multi-generational tradition, it may – eventually – come time to consider assisted living placement. The truth of the… Read More…
April 15th – 22nd is National Healthcare Volunteer Week
April 15th – 22nd is National Healthcare Volunteer Week In the year of 1974, National Volunteer Week was created as a way of recognizing and celebrating the commitment and efforts of all volunteers throughout the United States. April 15th-22nd this year, we place an emphasis on honoring and thanking those who volunteer in patient care…. Read More…
World Health Day 2023
World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7th. This particular day is chosen as it is the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in the year of 1948. This organization – also known as the “WHO” – is considered to be the leading expert or health authority within the system of… Read More…
Social Work Month: Social Work Breaks Barriers
March is the federally-declared Social Work Month in the United States. This year, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) will take an active role in leading the 2023 celebration. The theme is “Social Work Breaks Barriers”. This theme highlights the highly innovative techniques utilized by social workers to aid in the empowerment of those… Read More…
What Is a Proxy Directive in New Jersey?
A proxy directive is a special type of document that you may use to designate a person of your choosing to make healthcare related decisions for you if you are unable to make them for yourself. It immediately goes into place once created. It does not matter if your ability to make your own decisions… Read More…
What Is an Instruction Directive for New Jersey?
An instruction directive is a special type of document that outlines when you would like and when you would not like life-sustaining treatment to be provided in the event you are unable to make your own decisions in situations that call for the treatment. It aids in guiding the physician and your family when faced… Read More…
Celebrate American Heart Month This February
Each February, American Heart Month is celebrated throughout the United States. This is a time when there is an intense focus on the awareness surrounding heart disease. Additionally, it aids in teaching individuals how to protect the health of their heart. This is one of the most significant federally-designated observances that occur each year. What… Read More…
Types of Residential Long-Term Care Facilities for the Elderly
There are several types of residential long-term care facilities available for elderly populations who suffer from health issues. If you are reading this, chances are, you have found that your loved one is no longer benefiting from the support that you provide and the local programs available in your area. Searching for a long-term care… Read More…