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5 Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors

Staying healthy—or getting healthy—is important to most people, but it isn’t easy. Especially as we age, health problems multiply, and our resources for warding them off diminish. But there are still ways to keep the vim and vigor in one’s later years, and gardening is one of them. What are some of the health benefits Read More

Affording Retirement: Don’t Count on Pensions

When it came to affording retirement, the old assumption could be imagined as three legs holding up a stool. The first leg was retirement savings, the second leg was social security and the third leg was monthly pension payments. However, that stool is beginning to look pretty wobbly these days. That’s because today’s workers can Read More

Nurse Sex Video Prompts Elder Abuse Investigation & Nurses’ Licences are Suspended

When news hit yesterday about Russel O. Torralba, one of two male registered nurses being under investigation and suspended for elder abuse, Care Placement wasn’t altogether surprised. Disturbing videos surfaced that show Torralba and Alfredo V. Ruiz apparently engaging in sex acts with each other while at the bedside of a 98-year-old bedridden stroke patient Read More

Charlie Brown Medley – The Piano Guys

Assisted Living Communities are large facilities, offering an apartment-style, residential setting. Assisted Living Communities differ from the smaller Board and Care homes, in that they provide a wider array of amenities including, but not limited to: restaurant-style dining, exercise rooms, swimming pools, libraries, and more in the way of scheduled activities. One Assisted Living Community in Read More

Board And Care San Diego: Understanding This Option

There are many options for eldercare in San Diego County. Board and Care in San Diego is one possibility to think about, but we find that many people are quite unfamiliar with the board and care option. Here are a few helpful facts about board and care homes that might prove helpful. 1. A Board Read More

Options For Assisted Living In San Diego

As people age, they often need daily help and eldercare is often something that many families need. If you are searching for eldercare in San Diego, you might be a little confused, if not overwhelmed, by the myriad of assisted living options for seniors out there. It is, therefore, crucial to learn the differences and Read More

Board And Care In Newport Beach: Is It Your Best Option?

Board and care homes in Newport Beach are eldercare facilities that usually provide the elderly with services similar to what you usually find at larger assisted living communities. The difference, however, is that board and care homes are “standard” houses that are designed, staffed and equipped to offer care for a small number of residents. Read More

The 3 Best Tips For Selecting Assisted Living In Carlsbad

Assisted living facilities in Carlsbad have made huge milestones in the past few decades or so. Most of these establishments are now safer, more hospitable and more robust than ever before; they offer a myriad of top-notch amenities, a variety of social activities and many daily care services. With several assisted living facilities in Carlsbad, Read More

Assisted Living In Oceanside: Keeping The Costs Down

The cost of assisted living in Oceanside can be a big concern for families. At Care Placement, we know that budget is often the main deciding factor when it comes to making a choice about eldercare. While it might seem expensive, there are a few ways to make assisted living a bit more affordable. 1. Read More