Smart Home Devices for Seniors Aging in Place
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Smart Home Devices for Seniors Aging in Place

Aging, Healthy Aging

Smart Home Devices for Seniors Aging in Place

Smart home devices for seniors are changing how people age in place. Style, convenience, aesthetics, and comfort have long been the primary concerns of the home setup. However, for seniors, successful aging in place also requires a well-implemented plan for home safety. The good news is, with so many advances in smart home devices for seniors, implementing home safety for seniors no longer means compromising style, budget, or comfort. Furthermore, using technology to optimize home safety and function to age in place is often inexpensive and does not require permanent changes to the structure or aesthetics of the home. The [...]

Charlinda Diaz2024-03-08T10:44:03-05:00March 7, 2024|

Preventing Falls: Tips on Caring for Aging Loved Ones
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Preventing Falls: Tips on Caring for Aging Loved Ones

Healthy Aging

Preventing Falls: Tips on Caring for Aging Loved Ones

September marks fall prevention month, and preventing falls among our elderly remains a concern all year round. Research shows that more than one out of four Americans over the age of 65 falls each year. Additionally, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults. In preventing falls, our care coordination team, with our home-modification specialist and trained occupational therapist's support, regularly assesses our clients’ environments and encourages regular communication with their physicians and treatment teams about any potential concerns. It is beneficial to have a candid conversation with your loved one’s doctor about any [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T10:56:50-05:00September 21, 2023|

New Bill Addresses Financial Exploitation in Long-Term Care for NJ Residents
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New Bill Addresses Financial Exploitation in Long-Term Care for NJ Residents

Law Update, Assisted Living

New Bill Addresses Financial Exploitation in Long-Term Care for NJ Residents

Last week, a new bill was introduced in the New Jersey legislature to address continued problems in certain New Jersey nursing homes. The bill, co-sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale (D—Middlesex) and Sen. Robert W. Singer (R—Ocean), will attempt to address issues related to financial exploitation in long-term care. The bill prohibits the personnel of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities—owners, operators, managers, employees—“or other person who benefits financially from a long-term care facility” from managing “the affairs of a [nursing home resident] except pursuant to an order of the Superior Court appointing that person guardian of the principal.” [...]

Jerold Rothkoff2024-03-08T11:20:04-05:00February 24, 2023|

Lowering the Risk of Heat-Related Illness in Aging Adults
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Lowering the Risk of Heat-Related Illness in Aging Adults

Aging

Lowering the Risk of Heat-Related Illness in Aging Adults

Heat-related illness can manifest in more than one way, typically resulting in heat cramps, exhaustion, or stroke. During the summer months and especially now during the extreme heat and humidity we are experiencing, it is important to check on our elderly family, friends, and neighbors. Make sure they are staying cool and comfortable and remind them to drink more water. As we age, we must be careful because our bodies no longer have the same reserve they once did, especially when we mix heat, humidity, and physical exertion. Heat-related illnesses may become more dangerous as we age because we lose [...]

Stephanie Fisch2024-03-08T11:27:04-05:00July 29, 2022|

Preventing Falls: Tips on Caring for Aging Parents
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Preventing Falls: Tips on Caring for Aging Parents

Aging, Healthy Aging

Preventing Falls: Tips on Caring for Aging Parents

As our loved ones age, it's important to help in preventing falls in an effort to help save them from devastating effects on their health. There are steps you can take to lower the risk. It is always a good idea to have a conversation with your loved one’s doctor about what might be appropriate. Here are a few talking points for preventing falls to discuss with your loved one and/or their doctor. Start by asking your loved one’s doctor whether they are at high risk for falls. Ask your loved one’s doctor whether they are any steps you can [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T12:19:28-05:00August 19, 2021|

The Value of Home Modifications for Older Adults

The focus of our elder care law firm is to offer a multi-disciplinary approach to address the issues associated with the aging process. Traditional legal services such as drafting estate planning documents, trust planning, and guardianships are important legal tools that everyone should plan for. However, these purely legal tools do not prevent seniors from falling in their home and subsequently requiring a hospital stay and possible nursing home placement. As such, we provide both legal and non-legal care advocacy services to keep seniors at home, where most older adults want to be. COVID-19 and its aftermath have made senior [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T12:25:12-05:00July 9, 2021|

The Value of Home Modifications For Older Adults
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The Value of Home Modifications For Older Adults

Aging

The Value of Home Modifications For Older Adults

The focus of our elder care law firm is to offer a multi-disciplinary approach to address the issues associated with the aging process. Traditional legal services such as drafting estate planning documents, trust planning, and guardianships are important legal tools that everyone should plan for. However, these purely legal tools do not prevent seniors from falling in their home and subsequently requiring a hospital stay and possible nursing home placement. As such, we provide both legal and non-legal care advocacy services to keep seniors at home where most older adults want to be. COVID -19 and its aftermath have made [...]

Jerold Rothkoff2024-03-08T12:28:50-05:00April 30, 2021|