NEXTPHASE Senior Downsizing & Relocation Services, LLC specializes in assisting mature adults and their loved ones with the emotional and physical aspects of aging in place, downsizing, or if needed, a complete downsizing & relocation project. We incorporate creative problem solving strategies and offer personalized management services for your project. We'll handle all the details, so you can relax. Whether you need help with downsizing a room or an entire estate, NEXTPHASE will act on your behalf to assist, coordinate and advocate whatever is needed to make your project run smoothly. Let us help you or a loved one move forward to their NEXTPHASE of life! For more information or to schedule a free 30 minute in Home consultation please call:

Lynneve Berkowitz

Owner/Service Consultant

www.nextphase1.com

NEXTPHASE Senior Downsizing & Relocation Services LLC 973-699-0163

Older adults, the frail and disabled have many well-being issues to consider and then find solutions for achieving their best daily quality of life. One of the simplest and most cost effective first lines of protection for medical and security purposes is a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS). Statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the National Institute on Aging, list falls as the leading cause of injury deaths and the biggest common cause of trauma and non-fatal injuries that lead to hospital admission. A staggering one third of adults over 65 experience a fall. Those adults who have fallen previously are now, unfortunately, 2-3 times more prone to falling again in the following year.

It is more difficult, as seniors to stay flexible in body, mind, and spirit. With the pains of arthritis and the mind oftentimes becoming less flexible your spirit will take a dive. The practice of Yoga leads you to discoveries that bring you peace with yourself and your surroundings and flexibility in body and mind.

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1. Sweep or shovel sidewalk, 2. Be sure mailbox is clean and visible, 3. Be sure house numbers are visible.

Over the past 10 years, many studies have been done that reveal that regular exercise can play an important role in maintaining a better quality of life in all people.  Most people are aware of the many benefits of Regular Exercise like weight control; lowering blood pressure; decreasing depression; lowering cholesterol; controlling diabetes; improving cardiovascular function and preventing or slowing of osteoporosis.
 

For patients recovering from an illness or injury, proper sub-acute care is key to ensuring they are able to return home at their highest functioning level.  At Merwick, we are dedicated to supporting and nurturing the individual through our focus on health, safety and comfort while maintaining the patient’s dignity and respect.  We know that the goal of our patients is to heal and return home as soon as possible, so we have made that our goal as well. As the bridge between hospital and home, we assess patients’ individual needs and work quickly to achieve positive, measurable improvements, restoring strength and skills so they can return to normal activities.
 

Dr. Howard D. Frauwirth Clinical Lipodologist Wyckoff, NJ

I try to watch what I eat, but my cholesterol is still high.  What else can I do?

Today's seniors enjoy a life expectancy longer than any generation in history. An American who turned 65 in 1998 could expect to live nearly another 18 years beyond their 65th birthday. And while additional years are generally considered an blessing, it is also true that the older one grows, the more likely they will need health care services. Today's seniors, who often consider themselves among the best informed, would do well to learn about three crucial areas that pertain to their future health care needs: the potential that they may need long term care, the cost of long term care and the limited federal and state aid available.

Having worked as a home health care and assisted living administrator for a number of years I have sat with many seniors and their family members as they argued, pled, issued ultimatums, etc. to come to an agreement about the parent’s living situation. Usually the “kids” (themselves in their 40s and 50s) want their parent to make some sort of change.   The parent usually wants nothing to do with this kind of talk, sees no reason to change anything and resents having to be in the room.

My husband and I are unique among our friends in that both sets of parents are still not only alive but living independently at home.  All are in their 80’s and have had some medical issues but we know we are lucky to have them around.