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…
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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…
Essential Considerations to be Made When Choosing a Residential Memory Care Facility for Your Loved One
While residential memory care facilities are similar in that they offer specialized care for individuals that suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, each community is unique. The differences lie in the way that the day-to-day operations are handled, the technology that is utilized within the facility, the care services provided, and the… Read More…
5 Signs it is Time to Consider Assisted Living Placement for Your Loved One
If you are reading this, chances are, you have been acting as a caregiver for your loved one. For one reason or another, you are questioning whether or not the care that they require exceeds your capabilities. You are likely experiencing some degree of guilt or anxiety at the thought that care facility placement is… Read More…
Honoring Our Nation’s Nurses – The Forefront, Frontline, and Foundation of Our Health Care System in the United States
Each year, beginning on May 6th we initiate the process of celebrating National Nurses Week through the date of May 12th. This has been an established and highly recognized event since the year of 1998; however, this year – 2020 – this celebration takes on a whole new meaning. Amid the current COVID-19 pandemic, this… Read More…
The Elderly and Those with Underlying Health Conditions at Highest Risk for Complications from COVID-19
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), individuals that are elderly and/or have serious underlying health conditions – such as lung, kidney, and/or heart disease – are at highest risk for experiencing complications if they contract the COVID-19 illness. If you have an older loved one, it is important that you learn… Read More…
How Do I Help My Loved One Who Lives in a Nursing Home Celebrate the Christmas Holidays?
Although the Yuletide season is a joyous time, as the Christmas holidays draw near, our stress levels increase dramatically. Creating gift lists, spending all that hard-earned money, wrapping and shipping presents, filling out and mailing cards, and trying to attend all of those holiday festivities…it is enough to make anyone go a little bonkers. Did… Read More…
How Seniors Benefit from Being with Other Seniors
As people age, they will experience many social changes – in terms of family members, friends, and neighbors. These changes often result in detrimental effects to the physical, mental, and emotional health of the senior. Examples of the changes that may affect one’s social connection to others are relocation, medical needs, and death of a… Read More…
What Are the Early Signs of Memory Loss in Older Adults
As individuals grow older, it is increasingly likely that memory loss may start to occur. According to most, one of the biggest concerns among older adults and their loved ones is that as they grow older, they will become more forgetful. This stems from the fact that most people believe forgetfulness is the first sign… Read More…
Geriatric Social Work: Skills Needed to Effectively Work with the Elderly
Geriatric social workers are highly educated and specially-trained professionals who ensure that the physical, psychological, and social needs of older individuals are being met. In most instances, “older” is classified as anyone 65 years of age or above; however, there are many situations in which geriatric social workers work with individuals that are younger. Examples… Read More…