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4 Things Your Caregiver Needs To Know

4 Things Your Caregiver Needs To Know

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Moving into a board and care home or an assisted living facility is a huge adjustment. Likewise, hiring in-home care also brings about many changes to your daily life. While the extra help can be exactly what you need to make life easier, the transition can be tricky. You can make the process easier by Read More

How To Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation

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Older Americans often endure social isolation, particularly those who live alone. While many people enjoy a certain level of solitude, social interaction can greatly increase your happiness and reduce depression. Here are four ways to ensure to combat this social isolation. 1. Provide Or Find Transportation Often social isolation occurs because an older person simply Read More

Regulations for Care Homes Regarding Food Safety and Preparation

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At the end of November, tragedy struck in Loomis, a small suburb of Sacramento, when 4 people died after consuming poisonous mushrooms that were used in a soup served at a small residential board and care. Much of the subsequent internet chatter pertained to what kinds of regulations that licensed care homes follow regarding food Read More

The Driving Dilemma: When It’s Time To Give Up The Car

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When we passed our first driver’s test at the ripe old age of 16, we couldn’t wait to get behind the wheel. Having a car and driving meant just one thing: freedom. Unfortunately, as we age, many seniors find that although their overall health is good, their reflexes, vision and ability to drive declines. Giving Read More

Facing Elder Abuse

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When we hear the word abuse, we might picture physical assault or severe neglect. Cases of abuse that receive the most attention involve victims who are children, domestic partners, or animals. But what about the abuse of senior citizens? According to the local District Attorney, San Diego “handles approximately 9,000 cases of elder and dependent Read More

When a Parent Passes Away: How to Help the Surviving Spouse

When a Parent Passes Away: How to Help the Surviving Spouse

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Many in the baby boom generation are experiencing the death of an aging parent. It is always a tragic and difficult experience when a parent passes away, but it can be even more devastating to the surviving spouse. The loss of a life partner can leave the survivor uncertain about the future and unable to Read More

Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s Disease

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More than five million Americans have some level of Alzheimer’s disease and while the patient certainly is affected gravely, the reach of this debilitating disease extends to family and friends. While there is no cure, there are some treatments available, and early diagnosis is essential for the effectiveness of these treatments. Often, we associate any Read More