Posts by Pamela DelColle, RN, CCRN
Could Insomnia Affect Heart Disease and Stroke Risk?
Home Care Services Totowa NJ-A new study suggests that being tired isn’t the only problem associated with insomnia, it may also the risk for heart disease and stroke. If your aging relative suffers from insomnia, there are things you can do to help them get to sleep and stay asleep at night.
Read MoreUse These Tips to Celebrate National Grandparent’s Day When You Have Teens
Home Care Fair Lawn NJ-National Grandparent’s Day takes place on the first Sunday following Labor Day. It is a day to bring generations together by showing children the importance of grandparents and visa versa.
Read MoreShould Your Elderly Father Still Be Working Outside at His Age? Is It Safe?
Senior Care Glen Rock NJ-Safety for seniors is a serious consideration, especially if they live alone. Maybe your father is still with your mother, but there is little she can do to prevent him from doing these activities.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About A1C
Home Health Care Franklin Lakes NJ-One of the things that is important for you to understand is A1C, which serves as a measure of how well your aging relative’s diabetes is being controlled.
Read MoreDad Has a Tattoo—Is an MRI Safe?
Caregiver Glen Rock NJ-Some tattoo inks can be problematic for people during an MRI, but a new study shows that there’s not much need for caregivers to worry.
Read MoreCoping with Aphasia
Elderly Care Wayne NJ-Aphasia is a communication that sometimes occur after an older adult has a stroke, though it can have other causes. It can affect their ability to write, speak, or understand language. Here are some coping tips.
Read MoreFour Tips for Prolonging Independence
Homecare Ridgewood NJ-One of your senior’s biggest goals is likely to remain as independent as she can be for as long as possible. These tips can help her to prolong her independence as much as possible.
Read MoreFour Ways to Keep Yourself on Target with Caregiving
Home Care Services Hawthorne NJ-Taking the time to check in with yourself can make you a much more effective caregiver. Here are some tips.
Read MoreWhy Eye Care for Seniors is Important
Elder Care Wyckoff NJ-Regular eye care can reduce the risk of vision loss and prevent eye problems from impacting your aging relative’s every day activities. Here are some of the eye problems that’s important to be aware of in older adults.
Read MoreHow Do You Convince Your Dad He Has Alzheimer’s?
Caregiver Midland Park NJ-When it’s your dad denying anything’s wrong, it can make Alzheimer’s care very hard to manage. You won’t be able to convince him. You can become proactive in making sure he is well cared for.
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