Fall Risks Found In Unexpected Place In The Home
A Fall Is A Threat To The Health And Wellbeing of Seniors And Can Reduce Their Ability To Be Safe and Independent At Home. Falls are the leading cause of accidental death among people age 65 and older. However, falls are not something that just happens with aging. There are proven strategies to reduce the risk of a fall. Most caregivers [...]
What To Do When Your Aging Parents Are Resistant To Care
One Of The Hardest Experiences For Adult Children Is Watching Your Aging Parents Decline Without Accepting Assistance. Whether your parents are suffering from a physical decline or a mental one, the feeling of constant worry encompasses your life. What makes the situation more difficult is the resistance showed by parents when it comes to obtaining outside help. You should expect yourself [...]
How to Help Seniors Achieve Life Goals And Live Life To The Fullest
Everybody Has A Bucket List, And Seniors Are No Exception To That Rule. “Someday…”. There are many exciting ways to conclude that thought only limited by the depth of one's imagination. Perhaps there are activities and adventures that you want to pursue but just have not had a chance to turn into reality. But what about seniors? They still have dreams, [...]
A Lesser Known Symptom of Alzheimer’s Disease: Anosognosia
Anosognosia, Is Also Called Lack Of Insight. It Is A Symptom Of A Severe Mental Illness That Impairs One's Ability To Understand And Perceive Their Own Illness. “I do NOT have Alzheimer’s disease! There is not anything wrong with me!” If you have listened to a friend or family member with dementia frustratingly express this or a similar sentiment, it is [...]
Hibernian Home Care Receives 2018 Best of Home Care® – Employer of Choice Award
Hibernian Home Care’s dedication to employing only the best caregivers earns them recognition in Home Care Pulse Best of Home Care® Awards, making them among the very best at providing senior care services in Monmouth and Ocean Counties of New Jersey. Howell, NJ, March 15, 2018 Hibernian Home Care announced today that it has received the 2018 Best of Home [...]
Elderly Care Issues Increase When Seniors Stop Driving
New Research Finds That When Seniors Stop Driving Their Mental And Physical Well-Being May Decline. Giving up the car keys, one of the most difficult decisions faced in later years. It is also a sensitive issue for adult children knowing when to initiate the topic with their elderly parents. Driving a vehicle, while offering an inherent sense of freedom and [...]