Now that the New Year is in full swing, it is time to invest in your health. One of the most productive means of doing so is by placing an emphasis on your cardiovascular health. February 2022 has been designated as “American Heart Month”. According to information from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute… Read More…
March 2022 – The Right Time to Celebrate Social Work Professionals
National Social Work Month is celebrated each March to place an emphasis on the outstanding profession. This March, the official theme is “The Time is Right for Social Work”. Social workers are considered to be the “unsung heroes” of our world – especially when it comes to senior care. This year’s proclamation informs us that… Read More…
How Do I Have a Loved One Declared Mentally Incompetent in the State of New Jersey?
In the State of New Jersey, the law states that a mentally incompetent individual may receive placement under guardianship by the courts unless that individual created a valid power of attorney prior to becoming incompetent. A power of attorney grants a designated individual the right to make all decisions relating to the protection and the… Read More…
What Does Medicare Part A Cover?
Medicare is a government-based program that provides health insurance to U.S citizens and permanent-based residents of a minimum of five years who are – at least – 65 years old. In certain situations, individuals that are under the age of 65 may qualify for Medicare. If you receive Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits or the… Read More…
What Is the Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program Offered by the State of New Jersey?
The Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program is a specially-designed program that assists residents of the State of New Jersey who meet certain eligibility requirements in paying for certain types of medications. These include prescription medicines, insulin and the necessary needles for the administration of insulin, syringes, injectable medications and their associated supplies for those that… Read More…
The Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled (PAAD) Program in the State of New Jersey
If you have found that your older or disabled loved one is experiencing financial complication in obtaining their prescriptions and the individual resides within the State of New Jersey, you will be pleased to know that there is a specially-designed program that offers assistance. This program is the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled… Read More…
Dementia Adult Day Services Program in the State of New Jersey
In the State of New Jersey, there is an Adult Day Services Program available for those that suffer from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. It is a subsidized program that provides services for up to five days each week. The sliding scale associated with the program ranges from 20% to a total of 100%… Read More…
What Are the Medicaid Income and Asset Limits for The Elderly Seeking Assistance to Cover Assisted Living in New Jersey?
Medicaid is a health care program that is funded by both the State of New Jersey and the Federal Government. It is designed for those with limited resources and limited income and is designed to help people of all ages. If your loved one is in need of being moved to an assisted living facility… Read More…
Who Is Eligible for Memory Care in the State of New Jersey?
Currently, there are nearly 6 million individuals in the United States that have been diagnosed with at least one form of dementia. In those over the age of 65, at least 1 out of every 10 have Alzheimer’s disease. By the year of 2050, the number of people with dementia is expected to skyrocket to… Read More…
What Is Sundowning?
The term identified as “sundowning” is used to identify a state of confusion that initiates in the latter part of the afternoon and proceeds into the night. It occurs in those who have a form of dementia. It is a set of symptoms – not a disease – that develop at a certain time of… Read More…