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Your First Visit to Adult Medical Day Care

Adult medical daycare can be great for working families that need a break from caring for a loved one. But with so many options, it can be difficult to tell which one is most beneficial for both you and the senior in your care. Knowing what to expect on your first day can help ease anxieties. Offering adult medical day care services to families and caregivers who need them most, Belleville Senior Services is here to assist. Here, we discuss…

Summer Fun With Seniors

Summer is a special time of the year when most people look forward to spending more time outdoors. This includes seniors, who love to soak up the sun, enjoy the beautiful flowers and plants, and look forward to seasonal outings and family visits. Seniors can take advantage of the services offered in our adult medical daycare center in Belleville, New Jersey. If they also spend time at home with family and caretakers, it’s time to start planning summer outings for…

Activities Return After Pandemic Restrictions Are Lifted

Activities at Belleville senior Services are back. Through virtual meetings and an increase in people working from home, people worked together to lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at Bellville Senior Services in Belleville, NJ, we did our part. We reduced activities and gatherings to protect the seniors in our care. Now that most of those restrictions are lifted, older adults again can enjoy fun events at our senior care facility while knowing we continue to protect them.…

Getting Out of the House for Safe Senior Outings

Seniors benefit from going on outings and day trips. Leaving their homes is a way for them to feel refreshed and gain new interest in the world around them. However, many seniors feel like going out for small trips is not worth the effort. At Belleville Senior Services in Belleville, NJ, we believe senior care should include helping them leave their house safely so they can experience a higher quality of life. Our adult medical day care facility offers services…

Exercises and Activities Seniors Can Do at Home

Getting up and moving can have a lot of advantages for seniors. When you move around regularly, you can help maintain strength, protect your balance, and make it easier for you to avoid dangerous falls. However, as mobility declines, many seniors find it difficult to keep moving. If you’re a senior looking for opportunities to move around more, or a caregiver looking for ways to help a senior get or stay more active at home, try some of these exercises…

What Ensures a Safe and Fun Senior Outing

Taking seniors on outings is a great way to get them out, keep them active, and make some great memories. However, before embarking on an outing with seniors, there are many factors that you may have to keep in mind. Failing to take those needs into account can lead to a number of problems, from heat-related health issues to injury. With these tips, however, you can ensure a safe, fun senior outing with your loved one who may receive care…

Keeping in Touch in the COVID-19 Age

It is well known that the elderly are at a higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19. And for family members and caregivers, it is essential that loved ones and clients stay as safe as possible during the age of the pandemic. Belleville Senior Services, an adult medical day care provider serving Belleville, New Jersey, and the surrounding areas, is happy to share some best senior care practices, detailing how the elderly can safely keep in touch with family and…

How to Discuss Your Needs with a Care Coordinator

If you or a loved one needs caregiving services, it’s important to choose a qualified provider with programming that meets your needs. Meeting with a senior care coordinator allows you and your family to learn more about a senior service organization and the options they provide. Get insights into how to discuss your needs with a care coordinator in this post from Belleville Senior Services. Senior Care Services The first step in arranging senior care services is meeting with the…

Why Senior Nutrition Is the Key to Care

As we age, it is essential to eat a balanced diet to properly support the body with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and thrive. Belleville Senior Services, an adult medical daycare in New Jersey, understands the role that a well-balanced diet plays. Learn more about how senior nutrition and supporting healthy food choices are vital parts of daily caregiving. A Nutritious Diet Can Lower Health Risks in Seniors Aging comes with many shifts, including changes to the body,…