Prolonged exposure to excessively high temperatures during the summer months can be extremely dangerous to the elderly. It has been estimated that – at least – 600 people die each year due to health complications caused by exposure to high temperatures and humidity levels. The elderly and those who have underlying medical conditions are at… Read More…
Senior Living
Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home with Lighting, Color, and Contrast
If you are a caregiver for an individual who suffers from any form of dementia, you know and understand there are many challenges. The main one being adapting the individual’s living space in order to accommodate their new and constantly changing needs. A vast amount of research has been conducted and it has been established… Read More…
February is Healthy Heart Month – Connect for Optimal Cardiovascular Health!
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…
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…
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…
Choline Could Reverse the Effects of the APOE4 Gene’s Disruption of the Lipid Homeostasis Process in Brain Cells
New insights have been established by MIT researchers that recently concluded a study on the APOE4 gene’s impact on the cellular-based lipid metabolism and the overall stress response. The APOE4 gene is a variant that represents a person’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The study involved the use of yeast… Read More…
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Each of us faces the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Currently, there are approximately 50 million+ individuals throughout the world living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Many believe that the acquisition of Alzheimer’s disease is a part of the natural aging process; however, this is false. Alzheimer’s is a deadly disease…. Read More…
May 2021 Marks The Celebration of Our Appreciation for the Nation’s Nurses
Each May, we come together to celebrate the wondrous dedication, commitment, and works of the nurses that serve us in the medical field. The week of May 6th 2021 – May 12th 2021 marks the official dedication known as “Nurses Week 2021”. We will be honoring and celebrating registered nurses, those that serve as nurse practitioners, LPNs,… Read More…
Independent Living vs Assisted Living – What Are the Main Differences?
If you are wondering what the differences are between independent living vs assisted living, you are not alone. It is quite likely that you have a concern over the health and safety of an elderly loved one. Right now, they are likely living in their home or with someone else, in a non-medical, professionally unsupervised… Read More…
Should I Try to Get Guardianship Over a Loved One with Dementia in the State of New Jersey?
If your loved one is suffering from dementia, it may be necessary to obtain Legal Guardianship over them so that you may take the appropriate measures to ensure that they receive the care they need. Legal Guardianship involves having your loved one declared mentally incapacitated because they are unable to manage their own affairs. The… Read More…