Posts by Kate Jenkins
Is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Really a Risk Your Dad Faces?
Senior Care in Elizabeth NJ: According to the CDC, an average of 400 people die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning. Those over the age of 64 make up the highest percentage of those who died. Having a working carbon monoxide detector can save your life.
Read MoreSeptember is National Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month – What Do You Know About This Disease?
Senior Care in Cranford NJ: September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. It’s a good time to familiarize yourself with the symptoms, treatments, and care needs. While pulmonary fibrosis affects all ages, the median age for diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is 66.
Read MoreWhat Do Caregivers Need to Know about Respite Time?
Caregivers in Edison NJ: You may have heard about respite time before as a caregiver, but it can be a difficult concept to grasp at first. Here’s what you need to know in order to take the time that you need.
Read MoreCOPD and Smoking
Elderly Care in New Brunswick Township NJ: If your parent smokes, the likelihood that they will come down with COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is 20 percent.
Read MoreFidget Spinners vs. Fidget Cubes: Which is Better for Alzheimer's?
Senior Care in East Brunswick NJ: Fidget spinners and fidget cubes have become popular options for people with Alzheimer’s.
Read MoreRecognizing Movement Disorders in the Elderly
Elder Care in Old Bridge NJ: As one ages, movement disorders become all too common an occurrence. They range in effects from tremors to tics to chronic and sudden muscle spasms.
Read More5 Things Caregivers Should Know Before They Start Caregiving
Caregivers in South Plainfield NJ: Here are five things to make sure that you know before you become a family caregiver, along with the reasons why.
Read MoreWhat are the Symptoms of Arthritis?
Senior Care in New Brunswick NJ: Your dad is getting older now, and you have noticed that he’s been having some trouble getting around. You might be thinking that this is just another unfortunate side effect of aging, but it could be something that you can actually do something about: arthritis.
Read MoreIndoor Air Quality and Seniors
Elderly Care in Old Bridge NJ: It’s easy to pay attention to outdoor air quality, especially for seniors and family caregivers that live in a metro area. However, indoor air quality can impact an elderly person’s life more significantly than what is outside. In many cases, the air inside an elderly person’s home is 2 to 10 times more polluted.
Read MoreWho is at Risk for Prostate Cancer?
Elder Care in New Brunswick NJ: Prostate cancer begins as a silent disease, manifesting with no signs or symptoms. One of the only ways to catch it early is to have a yearly screening by a doctor, who will be able to detect anomalies as they appear.
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