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  Familiar Surroundings Home Care Joins the Walk to End Alzheimer’s

  August 14, 2025

  Familiar Surroundings Home Care is proud to join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Santa Cruz on September 27 and San Jose on October 11 to help raise awareness and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s.

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  Five Steps to Helping Your Loved One Eat Better

  August 13, 2025

  A healthier diet can help older adults manage chronic conditions, boost energy, and improve overall well-being through mindful habits like reading labels, choosing fresh foods, planning meals, prepping ahead, and practicing portion control.

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  Helping Seniors Understand Cold and Heat Therapy

  August 6, 2025

  With guidance from senior home care, aging adults can safely choose between cold therapy for acute pain and inflammation and heat therapy for chronic aches—empowering natural pain relief without interfering with medications.

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  How Hydration Improves Health

  July 21, 2025

  As the body’s ability to regulate hydration declines with age, elder care plays a vital role in helping seniors stay hydrated—supporting everything from cognitive clarity and joint function to cardiovascular and immune health.

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  Introducing Seniors Properly to the Idea of Home Care Assistance

  July 7, 2025

  Home care assistance offers so many benefits to family members and aging adults, but sometimes seniors aren’t excited about the idea because of misunderstandings.