August 21 Is Senior Citizens Day

August 21 Is Senior Citizens Day and 

Right at Home of Central New Jersey 

Celebrates All the Great Seniors 

We Know and Love

The right people, doing the right things, 

the right way, for the right reasons. 

Right at Home.

August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day in America. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation designating the day as one on which all Americans should celebrate and honor the lives and contributions of the generations of Americans that took care of their families, their home towns and our country. 

In 2012, less than 20% of our population in America was over 60 years old but current projections show that by 2050 nearly 30% of the US population will be over 60 years old. 

They say wisdom comes with age but did you also know that senior discounts come with age? Here are some great discounts that you or your parents or senior friends or colleagues are eligible for. 

If you shop at Kohl's and are over 60, you are eligible for a 15% discount every Wednesday. On the first Tuesday of each month, you can get 20% off your total purchase (if you're over 55) at Walgreens . 

If you're planning on travel, a number of hotels offer up to 15% discounts on your stay, as do rental car companies.  A lot of airlines also offer discounts on flights but most require you to call and book over the phone since senior discounts usually aren't featured on their websites. It certainly is worth asking about.

If you like to go to the movies, AMC Theaters offers discounts to those 55 and over when you buy your tickets online. 

Cell phone and internet service can be costly but a number of communication companies like T-Mobile provide discounted customized plans for people aged 55 and older. 

For a more complete list of all the discounts seniors may be eligible for (some starting as early as age 50), the AARP website is always a great place to start. If you're not already a member, their annual membership fee of $16 ($12 during the first year of membership) is well worth the discounts they share and the valuable information on benefits you're eligible for that they can provide for you. 

Right at Home of Central New Jersey  is proud to care for our senior citizen clients and help them continue to live happy, safe and productive lives with the help of our wonderful team of caregivers and nurses. We always look for opportunities to help our seniors save money and enjoy activities and we hope our suggestions above will be valuable to you. 

We cherish the opportunity to honor the achievements our senior citizens have made and to appreciate their contributions to our world and we will always advocate for their rights. Happy Senior Citizens Day!

Right at Home of Central New Jersey Wants You to Stay Healthy By Getting All the Vaccinations You Need

"I'm Over 65 - What Shots Do I Need?"

Right at Home of Central New Jersey 

Has the Information You Need

The right people, doing the right things, 

the right way, for the right reasons. 

Right at Home.

You probably get a flu shot every year but, very often, we forget as adults that many of the vaccinations we received as children need booster shots to keep them active as we age. 

Because our immune systems weaken as we age, it can be more difficult for our bodies to fight off diseases and those diseases can cause serious complications. Another important thing to consider is that when you keep your vaccinations up-to-date, you're not only protecting yourself but protecting young children (who may not be old enough to be vaccinated yet) or other people (who may not be able to be vaccinated for certain medical reasons). A perfect example of this is the measles outbreak occurring in America this year from people who made the decision not to have their children vaccinated.

There are people who don't think vaccinations are safe or that they can catch the disease from the vaccine itself. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , vaccinations are throughly tested before licensing and are carefully monitored even after they are licensed to ensure that they are very safe. The CDC publishes a recommended list of vaccinations by age and also has a quiz that you can take that will recommend vaccines based on your age, health condition, and other factors. 

If you're concerned about the cost of vaccines, Medicare Part B typically covers the cost of flu shots, pneumococcal vaccinations and the hepatitis B vaccination (if you're at increased risk for hepatitis B because of a medical condition such as diabetes). And, in general, Medicare Part D covers all other types of shots (like the shingles vaccination) that are needed to prevent illness. (Of course, you should check with your Medicare Part D insurer to find out what shots they cover and what, if any, copay is required). 

You can get many of the vaccinations needed at your primary care physician's office but you can also get many of the shots done at a local pharmacy (such as Walgreens ) which can be done on a walk-in or scheduled appointment basis. Most pharmacies will accept Medicare for payment of these vaccinations as well.

Once you've gotten all of your necessary vaccinations, it's a good idea to keep an up-to-date list of what shots you've had and when you've had them and provide a copy to your primary care physician as well as family members. 

We at Right at Home of Central New Jersey always keep up-to-date on our vaccinations and we ask that all of our employees and caregivers keep up-to-date on theirs as well, not only for their own health but for the health of everyone they work with. 

****************************************************************

About Right at Home of Central New Jersey – Right at Home offers in-home companionship and personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently. The Right at Home of Central New Jersey office is a locally owned and operated franchise office of Right at Home, Inc., serving the communities of Middlesex and Northern Monmouth Counties.

For more information, contact Right at Home of Central New Jersey at

• http://www.rightathome.net/monmouth-middlesex/
• 732-967-0900 
• beth@rahcentral.com