Category: In the News
MRSA in Nursing Homes – Part 1
A recent investigation in 22 Southern California skilled nursing homes revealed that 20 of the 22 had the MRSA germ present. MRSA, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a bacterium that causes staph infection. MRSA is resistant to several common antibiotics therefore making it difficult to treat. Many people actually carry staph in their noses or on Read More
What is Frontotemporal Dementia?
Often times Dementia is thought to be an old person’s illness. Many even feel that it is a normal part of aging. Both notions, however, are untrue. Dementia illnesses can impact people of all ages, and while a large percentage of seniors do develop Dementia, it is not a normal part of aging. One form Read More
Board And Care In Carlsbad Or Assisted Living? How To Choose
Every once in awhile, we like to blog about the different types of care that are available for older adults in San Diego and Orange County. At Care Placement, we often are asked about the differences among board and care facilities, assisted living and in-home care. Here is a quick look at the options with Read More
Veterans Care Homes of California
If you, a spouse or a loved one (such as a sibling or parent) served in the armed forces, is over the age of 62 and is in need of assisted living accommodations, you or they may qualify for residency in one of the Veterans Homes of California. As the name implies, a Veterans Care Read More
Care For Your Parent At Home Or Find Assisted Living?
We love our parents, and we want what’s best for them. When they reach the time that they can no longer live safely on their own, we face a sensitive dilemma: should we care for our parents at home or move them into an assisted living facility? Perhaps your father has recently passed away, and Read More
Board And Care & Assisted Living In San Diego: Payment Options
In a perfect world, no one would need assisted living, but the reality is that some older adults need extra help each day and eventually cannot care for themselves independently. At the very least, it would be nice to live in a world where assisted living or board and care in San Diego would be Read More
Alzheimer’s Care: Finding Assisted Living In Oceanside & Other Tips
The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is devastating for your entire family. As a caregiver, you probably are scared and frustrated and not always sure what to do. There are some ways to make life easier for your loved one and for you, as well. Here are some tips for caregivers as well as some options Read More
Memory Care & Assisted Living In San Clemente: Some Helpful Tips
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of older Americans, and as this devastating illness progresses, many families turn to assisted living facilities that specialize in memory care. When selecting assisted living in San Clemente or assisted living in Dana Point, here are a few tips that might help you find the best possible facility. Generally, if you Read More
What is Lewy Body Dementia?
Many resources cite Vascular Dementia as the second most common form of Dementia, however Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) runs neck-in-neck as far as statistics go and is as common as Vascular Dementia. What is Lewy Body Dementia? How is it different from other forms of Dementia? Lewy Body Dementia is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s and/or Read More
Information About Assisted Living In San Diego
If you have reached a point in your life when daily chores are difficult and keeping up with household chores seems impossible, you might be considering options for elder care. If you are wondering what assisted living is like in San Diego, here are some important things to know. Care Assisted living is a level Read More