These scams are very popular amongst our seniors and could be detrimental to their health and well-being. Please watch out for them.

On these hot summer days its so much fun to get together with our loved ones and enjoy the nice weather, however, it is very important to protect ourselves and our elderly loved ones as well; particularly those with chronic illness or who take certain medications as well. Please consider the things below:

Finding the right caregiver for your loved one could be a very difficult task to endeavor. You want to have faith that the homecare company or assisted living has this handled and meets your expectations however sometimes it's simply not the right fit.

New Jersey's Global Options Waiver which did cover assisted living is no longer an option. However, the state's new Medicaid managed care program called Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) now includes assisted living as an option....

President Walt Thistlewaite (center) thanks guest speakers Jake Whelan and Jennifer Baillie for their presentations at the Rotary Club of Greater Long Branch lunch meeting on October 12.

Next Stage would like to share another positive testimonial! We love what we do and it shows in our reviews.

Not sure if assisted living is the right fit for you? Let us introduce you to a respite stay at the community of your choice. This way, "test drive" the community before you are all in. Respite stays are a minimum of 2 weeks or can be as long as 30 days.

Paying for assisted living comes from private funding and your own financial resources. Other sources for paying for the long-term care include an insurance policy, Medicaid, reverse mortgage, home equity loans and other financial assistance programs.

A FIVE STAR review from another happy client! We love what we do and it shows in our testimonials... If you are struggling with choosing the right assisted living community and want to assure you are making the right choice, call us today and let us help put your mind at ease!

When an elderly parent transitions from their home to assisted living, independent living, a nursing home or a relative’s home, it can be a stressful experience. Mary Jo Zeller, a senior move manager at Gero Solutions in Chicago, says this move is a major life event.

*** IF YOU SCORED OVER 6 YES IT MAY BE TIME TO LOOK AT ASSISTED LIVING ***

Next Stage management team is always thinking outside the box and looking to offer new services that will take away the overwhelming feeling and make this grueling process easier for the client and their loved ones. We are proud to offer a new service! I would like to introduce our "Assisted Living Transition Service."

Next Stage Senior Guidance would like to take a moment and thank our social workers. You all deserve more than a month to be recognized. This world would not be the same with out you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Cheers!

The Veteran’s Administration has developed a Veteran’s Assistance Program for those in need of assisted living care. These benefits are available to qualified veteran’s and their surviving spouses. The following criteria are required for qualifications

Below is the Genworth Annual Cost: New Jersey - State Median 2017 vs. 2018 comparison. As you can see prices are going up due to shortage of caregivers. Please note when factoring additional costs, when considering home care services, you will need to factor in all of the household expenses such as groceries, lawn care, snow removal, association fee's, etc.

By Amy Baxter | February 25, 2018 (Home Health Care News) In-home care is an industry with rapidly-growing demand. However, home health aides are among the most difficult jobs to fill, according to a recent ranking by CareerCast.

Levels of Care: The Assisted Living Communities will help with activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as bathing, toileting, dressing, hygiene, and grooming (personal care). The aides/nurses on staff at the assisted living will also assist with medication management and administration.

When exploring assisted living for your loved one, funding can be one of the deciding factors in the decision-making process. The fees associated with an assisted living facility can vary depending on its location, amenities, services and accommodations.

Next Stage has compiled a list of 15 signs why your loved one may benefit from our services. If your loved one is experiencing one more multiple of these signs and you are looking for advice, guidance or support please contact our office today and speak with a Senior Advisor.

Come out and join Next Stage Senior Guidance, Darren Mills (elder law attorney) and Alan Stern (DDS) at Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury on February 22nd between 5:30PM to 7:30PM while we discuss and present topics on "Choosing Well to Live Well." Please call today and RSVP!

Hiring a caregiver for you or your loved one is a daunting task. Since you are opening your home up to this individual and trusting them with one of your most prized possession you want to make sure the individual that you hire is trustworthy and qualified for the job.

Next Stage Senior Guidance wishes you and your family a healthy, happy, safe and successful 2018!

What Is An Assisted Living Referral Service Assisted Living Referral Services or Assisted Living Placement Agencies (as they were called prior to the Internet age) are organizations that help families identify which assisted living residence is best for their loved one.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Next Stage family!

The decision to help an aging adult move out of a current home is a complex one -- both emotionally and practically. Above all, you want the person to be safe and well. How can you all feel more confident about whether circumstances suggest that your loved one should no longer be living alone?

Next Stage just released the Assisted Living 101. Please make sure to download a copy and become an assisted living expert.

If you are a wartime veteran, or the surviving spouse of a wartime veteran, you may be eligible for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)’s "Aid & Attendance” pension, which can help pay for home care.

May the festival of lights fill your home with joy and laughter this season. From our family to yours, Happy Hanukkah!

One of the most difficult things we face in life is deciding when it’s time for a parent or other loved one to move into assisted living. Boy, if only there was an instruction book – wouldn’t that be a best seller??

As today's senior population continues to age, it has become increasingly important for their adult children to step and make sure that they are prepared to take care of their aging parents. Whether parents suddenly pass, need to go to the hospital or must be moved to an assisted living facility, many times these big life changes come unexpectedly.

We received a beautiful letter/testimonial from another happy client that Next Stage Senior Guidance was able to provide Assisted Living Placement for. Thank you for the opportunities to work with such wonderful families.

I've always had trouble buying Christmas gifts for people who've already had a full life of being naughty and nice. What can you give them that they haven't already bought for themselves? As people get older, toys and other entertaining gifts just don't have the same attraction as they do for a 5-year-old.

From all of us at Next Stage Senior Guidance, thank you for trusting us with your future. "Let us help you place the next piece to your puzzle."

Next Stage Senior Guidance and Allegria at Ocean Grove have partnered and is now an option for our clients. We are excited to have them as one of our community's.

Even at a young age Charley Baillie wanting to get involved in healthcare. Thank you to Meridian Health for requesting to shoot our daughter, Charley, for their Winter 2017 issue of Meridian Kids magazine.