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Four Reasons Personal Grooming Is Important
October 28, 2024
A personal care at home provider can step in and provide the assistance your loved one may need in any area of personal care.
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Safety Announcement
October 24, 2024
The Santa Clara County Department of Public Health has sent out its latest update on 10/21/24: The County’s Health Order Requiring Use…
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We Offer 24/7 Coverage
October 24, 2024
Familiar Surroundings believes in the importance of one-on-one caregivers, but we understand our caregivers may not always be present. Therefore, we…
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Veteran & Military Year-Round Discounts
October 24, 2024
The website below is a list of many stores that offer discounted retail prices for Veteran and Military families. These discounts are being shared so…
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Enjoying Life Despite Arthritis
October 23, 2024
While arthritis might be challenging, it doesn’t need to stop seniors in their tracks. With support from home care, they can continue to enjoy life despite their arthritis.
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Senior Home Care Can Make Sure Your Mom Doesn’t Miss Medical Appointments
October 17, 2024
Senior home care can help your mom with transportation for medical appointments and other tasks like shopping and running errands.
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Can't Carve a Pumpkin? Try These Pumpkin Decorating Tricks instead for a Treat this Halloween.
October 8, 2024
If family is far away but your loved one still wants to get into the spirit, a trained companion care at home provider can work with him to create the mood he’s seeking.
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Celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month With Better Oral Care
October 1, 2024
A personal care at home provider can visit daily to help your senior loved one brush. This is one way to make sure they brush their teeth at least once a day.
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Tips and Tricks for Seniors on a Low-Sodium Diet
September 25, 2024
Elder care can help seniors explore new recipes that not only help them control their sodium intake but are also enjoyable.
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Embracing Autumn: Essential Safety Tips for Older Adults
September 25, 2024
Each season comes with a unique set of challenges concerning safety and health, here are some tips on keeping older adults safe in autumn.
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Caring for Seniors with Vision Loss: Can Home Care Assistance Help?
September 17, 2024
Vision loss is a big change for aging adults. Home care assistance can help seniors to age in place safely.
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What is Personal Care at Home for Seniors?
September 11, 2024
Personal care at home is different from other types of care because it doesn’t involve the same types of tasks that home care or other types of care do.
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What Causes Appetite Decline in Seniors and What Can They Do?
September 5, 2024
Reduced appetite has some far-reaching effects on aging adults. This can lead to malnutrition, reduced immune system function, and so many other issues.
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How Does Grief Affect Seniors
August 30, 2024
Seniors might be grieving more than they realize, which can cause them to withdraw from the world around them.
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8 Health and Safety Tips for Seniors Living Alone
August 30, 2024
Living alone can be rewarding and peaceful but enjoying this freedom should not come at a heavy cost. Take these steps to keep yourself safe and live your life just the way you want.
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The Impact of Blood Pressure and Heart Medications on Nutrient Levels in Seniors
August 22, 2024
With the support of elder care and loved ones, seniors can take control, making any changes that are needed to ensure a healthy nutritional balance.
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Teamwork Ensures Seniors Feel Valued
August 15, 2024
When home care and family members work together, they can establish a loving and supportive environment that allows seniors to thrive.
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Kitchen Safety for Seniors: How Can Home Care Assistance Help?
August 8, 2024
Staying safe in the kitchen is something that seniors need to prioritize. It might even be a good idea to get extra help from home care assistance with kitchen tasks.
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Eight Needs of an Elderly Person
August 1, 2024
At this stage of life, most people require more care and support, this could include home care or nursing care of elderly patients.
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Making Senior Homes More Ergonomically Friendly
July 31, 2024
With senior home care and loved ones' support, modifications can be made to ensure the home works for seniors, regardless of what may come their way.
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Empowering Seniors Through Education
July 24, 2024
Home care can empower seniors by ensuring they gain knowledge and access to appropriate resources.
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Vitamins 101: Best Times, Types, and More for Seniors
July 19, 2024
Loved ones and elder care can support and encourage seniors regarding education about vitamins, which also empowers them to talk with their medical team when they have questions.
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CAHSAH Certified
July 12, 2024
We have been Certified in Excellence by the California Association for Health Services At Home!
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Best Board Games for Mental Stimulation
July 12, 2024
Playing board games has several wonderful health benefits for your elderly loved one.
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Five Easy Steps to Improve Living with a Chronic Disease
July 5, 2024
A personal care at home provider can be an encouraging voice for your loved one and help around the home, with better food choices or support.
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Fun Ways To Encourage Your Senior Parent To Move More at Home
June 27, 2024
Senior home care will give your loved one regular visits from a care provider who can help them with chores, share healthy meals with them, and encourage them to move more.
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Summer Safety Tips For Seniors
June 25, 2024
Seniors have health risks that need to be monitored, especially in the heat of the summer.
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5 Things That Should Be Included in Your Mom’s Diet
June 20, 2024
With home care assistance, you can be sure that your loved one is eating every day and eating foods that can improve their health.
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The Benefits of Personal Care at Home for Seniors
June 13, 2024
Personal care at home is specialized care for seniors who want to live in their own home.
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Safeguarding Seniors: A Guide to Stair Safety in the Home
June 6, 2024
With the appropriate support and care from loved ones and elder care, senior's safety can be improved.
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How Being Lonely Hurts Your Senior Parent’s Health
May 31, 2024
Companion care at home is a great option for your senior mom or dad. Seniors who have companion care at home get regular visits from a companion they like.
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Four Types of Exercise Can Improve Your Health and Physical Ability
May 24, 2024
Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each one has different benefits.
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When Is it Time to Think About Senior Home Care?
May 23, 2024
Senior home care services can help seniors in so many different situations, but often families worry that it just isn’t time yet. These scenarios indicate that aging adults need more help.
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Pets Can Help Lower a Senior’s Stress Level
May 14, 2024
Home care may help your loved one remember to buy animal food, clean up after an animal, or provide small reminders to help keep your loved one on track.
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What are The Best at Home Exercises for Seniors?
May 9, 2024
In-home care can help seniors who need support and motivation to be more active.
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Ways to Talk to Seniors Aging in Place About Adding Assistance in the Home
May 2, 2024
With an understanding of how elder care can assist seniors while they age in place, loved ones can approach this conversation with confidence.
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Understanding the Common Causes of Falls in Seniors
April 25, 2024
Seniors gain valuable assistance from having support in the home from Companion Care at Home.
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How Senior Home Care Can Help Your Loved One Eat More
April 18, 2024
Senior home care will go through someone's fridge and pantry to see what they already have and then figure out a menu for the week and grocery shop.
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Five Ways Home Care Supports Seniors with Their Hobbies and Interests
April 10, 2024
How can home care providers help seniors maintain their hobbies and interests? It might be easier than family caregivers think.
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Finding the Balance Between Care and Independence with Home Care Assistance
April 4, 2024
Home care assistance can ensure seniors get the help they need while still maintaining their independence and respect.
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Signs That It May Be Time to Hire Elder Care
March 28, 2024
If you start noticing these changes in your senior loved one, it is time to think about elder care and how a professional can help.
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Easter
March 25, 2024
Wishing you a joyous and blessed Easter and Passover!
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Upcoming Events
March 25, 2024
Don't miss out on these events in April!
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Foot Care Tips for Diabetic Seniors
March 22, 2024
With personal care at home, seniors have a reliable caregiver who will inspect their feet for any signs of sores, cuts, ulcers, or other problems that need medical attention.
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How to Limit Arguments With Your Senior Parent
March 14, 2024
Home care assistance can be one of the best professional services for your loved one.
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How to Tell if Your Senior is Low in Magnesium
March 6, 2024
If your senior mom or dad are low in magnesium, these are a few ways that companion care at home can help them battle this.
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March Happenings
March 1, 2024
Here's what's happening in March!
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National Kidney Month
March 1, 2024
In March, we raise awareness for kidney health.
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9 Tips for Caregivers
March 1, 2024
While some challenges are the same, such as the possibility of injury while transferring patients, the aspect of working in the homes of patients is what brings those unique workplace dangers.
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How Can Seniors Benefit from Adding Avocados to Their Diets?
February 27, 2024
Home care can help seniors become comfortable with adding avocados to their diet so they can gain all the benefits possible.
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Screen Safety Tips to Help Seniors Protect Their Eyes
February 21, 2024
Senior home care can help seniors with transportation so they can get out of the house and off the screens to enjoy time outdoors and fresh air.
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Get Up and Move: Top Activities for Seniors’ Health and Well-being
February 14, 2024
With the support of home care assistance and loved ones, seniors can remain active while learning new things and learning to love each day.
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Bleeding Under a Senior’s Skin
February 5, 2024
Elder care can attend doctors' appointments and keep them updated on what is going on in a senior's life.
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The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Senior Parent
January 31, 2024
Home care can help your senior parent continue to live independently by helping them with things like housework, cooking, and shopping.
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Companion Care Helps Seniors Aging at Home Avoid Isolation
January 26, 2024
For seniors who live in rural areas, companion care at home is a great solution to the problem of isolation that makes independent living difficult.
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Four Things You Can Do To Prevent Falls
January 25, 2024
Many falls can be prevented. By making some changes, you can lower the chances of falling.
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Cancer Prevention Month
January 25, 2024
Empower yourself with knowledge and take charge of your well-being during Cancer Prevention Month. Let's prioritize health, raise awareness, and embrace preventive measures together.
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Important Client Updates
January 25, 2024
Stay in the loop with Important Client Updates! Your well-being matters, and we're here to keep you informed and supported every step of the way.
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Symptoms of Mold Exposure Seniors and Their Families Should Watch For
January 22, 2024
Seniors who have senior home care will have someone to help them keep the home clean and free from contaminants like mold.
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Tips to Help Seniors Living at Home with COPD
January 10, 2024
With elder care, seniors who are struggling to manage COPD won’t have to worry about trying to do household tasks that could make their symptoms from COPD worse.
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Seven Reasons Hand Washing is Crucial for Aging Adults
January 3, 2024
Hand washing is important for everyone, but it can truly make a huge difference for seniors and home care assistance can help.
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Beating Inflammation Naturally
December 29, 2023
With help from in-home care, there are ways to reduce inflammation before it even happens.
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Safety Tips for the Rainy Season
December 27, 2023
Here are some tips to prepare you and your family for heavy rain and flash flooding.
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Wishing Everyone a Safe and Healthy 2024
December 27, 2023
Mark these important dates on your calendar!
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Glaucoma Awareness Month
December 27, 2023
Let's shine a light on vision health and spread awareness!
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Caregiver Celebrations!
December 27, 2023
Check out all these moments to celebrate!
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Caregiver Updates!
December 27, 2023
Stay informed and inspired with our latest Caregiver Updates!
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Six Strategies Senior Home Care Uses to Help Aging Adults Improve Their Lives
December 22, 2023
Aging doesn’t mean that life is bad, but it can mean that seniors face some unique challenges and benefit from the help that senior home care can offer.
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How to Tell if You Have GERD and Manage it Better
December 15, 2023
If GERD is an issue, the doctor can create a list of steps to do or even how home care can help manage this condition.
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Cervical Cancer Risks and Symptoms
December 8, 2023
Knowing the risks is just a part of prevention. You also need to be able to help your loved one spot any early symptoms.
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What Are the Complications Seniors Are Likely to See with Gout
November 29, 2023
Gout is much more common than many seniors realize, and it brings with it some serious concerns that can make life challenging. Help from personal care at home can make life easier for seniors who are prone to gout.
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Huge Risks Often Found in Seniors' Homes
November 21, 2023
Companion care at home can provide the help you need to age in place gracefully. Here are some risks many caregivers see while on the job and what you can do to lower that risk.
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What Are Things That Can Cause Poor Kidney Function?
November 15, 2023
It's crucial to keep kidneys functioning as best as possible. Here are a few reasons your senior loved one may have kidney problems and how home care can help.
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November - Movember is a Great Time to Talk about Men's Health
November 9, 2023
Movember can be a fun way to break the ice on some health topics he may normally be leery about discussing with you or his home care assistance team.
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Five Ways to Help Seniors Have Better Personal Hygiene
November 1, 2023
Personal hygiene tasks often become difficult for seniors as they age. Having the right plan and help from personal care at home in place can greatly improve the situation.
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Elder Care - COPD Symptoms and Complications
October 25, 2023
Here are the symptoms that you and your loved one’s elder care provider can watch for as indicators that your loved one may have COPD.
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Learning to Balance May Help Prevent Falls in Seniors
October 18, 2023
In-home care can help your senior loved one with exercises to help build strength and balance.
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Companion Care at Home Can Help With Treating and Preventing Depression in Seniors
October 11, 2023
Depression is a frequent problem for seniors, but thankfully there are solutions available and companion care at home that can help.
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Eight Benefits of Strength Training for Seniors
October 4, 2023
Should seniors look into strength training? The big list of benefits says they definitely should consider it.
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Understanding Palliative Care
September 27, 2023
Palliative care is a type of health care that focuses on improving the quality of life for seniors with major illnesses like cancer, heart failure,…
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Easy Halloween Treats for Seniors
September 19, 2023
Elder care can help ensure your loved one is eating healthy and regularly. Here are ideas for somewhat healthy treats for Halloween.
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September: Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
September 12, 2023
One of the key messages that the doctors like to promote during Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month is that although many times thyroid cancer is not as “scary” as other cancers, it is still cancer and can still harm your senior loved one’s health.
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Could Home Care Assistance Help Seniors Age Independently?
September 6, 2023
Home care assistance is often the missing piece for seniors who want to continue to age in place as independently as possible.
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Elder Care Tips on the Benefits and Uses of Honey
August 29, 2023
Honey is a great health additive to aid in overall immunity and help with things like digestion and sickness. Here are a few elder care tips for it's best uses.
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How Does Companion Care at Home Improve Quality of Life for Seniors?
August 24, 2023
Companion care at home can be a key component of improving quality of life for seniors planning to age in place.
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How Senior Home Care Helps Your Loved One Manage Fatigue
August 9, 2023
Seniors often suffer from fatigue whether it be due to age or medication but senior home care can help your loved one manage it.
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Home Care's Best Summer Cleaning Tips For Seniors
August 8, 2023
Cleaning is often a daunting task for seniors, but with the help of home care and these summer tips, it can be a lot easier!
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In-Home Care Advice for Proper Senior Nail Care
August 2, 2023
The body goes through many changes as we age, and it's important that your senior loved one maintains proper nail care. Their in-home care can help them with grooming needs.
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Home Care Assistance Tips for Caring for a Disabled Parent
July 26, 2023
When caring for a senior parent who is disabled, home care assistance is a great option to have care at all times to ensure safety and comfort.
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Elder Care Tips for Seniors to Stay Hydrated in the Heat
July 22, 2023
As the temperatures rise this summer, here are some elder care tips to keep you or your senior loved one hydrated.
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Senior Home Care Tips to Help Seniors Avoid Scams While Traveling
July 14, 2023
As seniors travel, they can be a big target for scammers. Here are a few senior home care tips to help avoid being scammed while vacationing.
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Home Care Safety Tips for Seniors and Summer Parties
June 30, 2023
Now that summer is here, seniors are spending more time outside. Here are some home care tips to keep your loved one safe in the heat.
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Companion Care at Home Tips for Encouraging Seniors to Stay Active
June 30, 2023
Help your senior loved one stay active on a regular basis will help contribute to their overall health and quality of life.
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In-Home Care Tips to Help Seniors Regain Their Calm
June 23, 2023
Many seniors go through challenges times and it can affect their mental health. In-home care can help your loved one recenter and get back to a state of calm.
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Personal Care at Home Vitamin Advice to Improve Health and Wellness
June 15, 2023
Vitamins are an essential part of keeping your senior loved one's health and wellness at it's best. Here are a few personal care at home tips on what to look for.
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Elder Care Tips for Weekend Senior Activities
June 8, 2023
Finding activities to do with your senior loved one can sometimes be a struggle. Here are a few elder care tips for engaging weekend outings.
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Finding Companion Care at Home to Fits a Senior’s Needs
June 2, 2023
Companion care at home is an excellent option for seniors who want to feel less alone. Here’s a few tips on finding the best match.
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5 Benefits of Senior Home Care
May 26, 2023
Senior home care brings a variety of major benefits to your senior loved ones that are choosing to age in place.
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In-Home Care Tips for Senior Internal Temperature Regulation
May 19, 2023
Seniors go through many changes as they age and one of those changes is learning to regulate and maintain their internal temperature. In-home care assistance can help.
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Home Care Assistance Tips for Easier Morning Wake Ups
May 12, 2023
Home care assistance is a great way for your senior loved one to receive help in setting up a daily routine, making morning wake ups much easier.
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What Personal Care at Home Really Offers for Seniors
May 5, 2023
Personal care at home offers very specific types of assistance for your senior loved ones, allowing them to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible.
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Senior Home Care: Health Risks Related to Stress
April 28, 2023
Having a senior home care provider for your senior loved one is a great way to help alleviate their stress in hopes to eliminate additional health risks.
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How Companion Care at Home Helps Seniors Socialize
April 21, 2023
Companion care at home is one of the easiest ways to address issues related to socialization for seniors who are aging in place.
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How to Make the Most of Home Care Assistance
April 14, 2023
Seniors and family members receive a lot of benefits from home care assistance, especially when they make the most of this type of help.
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Personal Care at Home Tips for Extra Senior Shower Support
April 6, 2023
Senior shower safety is a very important topic when elderly loved ones want to maintain their independence. Having a personal care at home provider helps give that piece of mind.
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Senior Home Care Health Tips for Men
March 29, 2023
Living at home takes work, and senior home care can help make these steps easier. Here are some things a senior man should focus on when trying to age in place.
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Home Care Secrets for Seniors and Dogs
March 24, 2023
April is National Pet Month and it’s a great time for seniors to learn some tips and tricks from the pros to make dog care easier as they get older.
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How Companion Care at Home Helps Seniors Avoid Isolation and Loneliness
March 17, 2023
Combatting isolation and loneliness is something that family caregivers need to consider for their aging family members. Companion care at home can provide both the company and care they need.
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5 Benefits of Home Care for Your Senior
March 10, 2023
The term home care covers a broad spectrum of services provided after an injury or during an illness. Here are five of the main benefits that home care offers for seniors.
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Elder Care Promotes Enriching Habits in Your Senior's Life
March 2, 2023
Healthy habits are extremely important for seniors because they help fight age-related illnesses and maintain overall health. Elder care providers can help motivate them to lead better-quality lives.
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Don't Put it Off! March is National Procrastination Week
February 24, 2023
Being a caregiver of an aging senior can be overwhelming and the day-to-day responsibilities can make it hard sometimes to get around to those much-needed and very important preventative care tasks.
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Proper Nail Care for Seniors
February 14, 2023
One of the leading causes of declining mobility is foot and hand pain. Do you know how to properly take care of your senior loved one's nails?
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Home Care: What You've Heard Isn't Always the Reality
February 7, 2023
So many misconceptions surround home care services. You may have heard things like home care aides are unreliable.
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4 Ways to Make Medical Appointments Easier For Seniors
January 30, 2023
Often seniors rely on family to help them, but family members can’t always take time off from work to attend medical appointments with a senior parent.
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How Elder Care Changes Your Dad's Life
January 25, 2023
While your dad's goal has always been to stay in his current home, it's getting harder. You're worried as you live in another state and cannot check on him in person.
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Fun Online Games to Play With Your Dad
January 19, 2023
Your dad loves puzzles and is always looking for a new game to play together. It's a great habit to get into as many puzzle games help exercise your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
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Seven Benefits of Respite Care for Families of Aging Adults
January 12, 2023
There are lots of benefits to bringing in-home care professionals into your senior’s care plan for respite time.
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Keeping Your Senior Safe From Fraud this New Year
January 3, 2023
Is the new year approaches, so do new scams that can impact your elderly loved one.
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What Happens to a Senior When They Stay Socially Isolated
December 28, 2022
Because it is more difficult for seniors to leave the home or connect with friends, senior citizens are at increased risk of social isolation.
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What Could a Heart Attack Look Like for Your Senior?
December 23, 2022
Is your elderly family member at high risk of having a heart attack?
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Facing Holiday Depression
December 13, 2022
Seniors may have once been very happy during this time but if they have recently lost someone, holiday depression can be really challenging to battle alone.
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Improving Health as You Age
December 9, 2022
Many factors determine a person’s health as they get older, and some of them cannot be altered. Family history and environment may cause health issues that need to be managed but cannot be eliminated.
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Eating Healthy This Christmas
November 30, 2022
This is the time of year people love to get together and eat! It's natural that a lot of the holiday season is spent in the kitchen, and that is especially true when you invite your senior to your home's festivities.
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Is Your Mom Planning to Age Alone?
November 22, 2022
When she wants to age alone, it's important to talk about where she needs help, what health issues she has, and what she is able to do on her own.
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Why Seniors Should Have Personal Care At Home During The Winter
November 18, 2022
The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder, and soon the weather will be getting wetter. Whether you live in an area with rain or snow during the winter, going out and running errands or doing things can be tough for seniors in the winter.
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How Does Senior Home Care Help Keep Your Senior Safe?
November 10, 2022
There are so many ways that senior home care providers work to keep your elderly family member as safe as possible in her home.
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Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving
November 2, 2022
Not being nearby for emergencies and even just daily tasks can make you feel like you can provide all your aging parent needs to stay in his home as he ages.
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How Can You Promote Greater Independence for Your Senior and Still Keep Her Safe?
October 26, 2022
Your elderly family member might be making some decisions that seem odd on the surface, but if you dig deeper, she might really be campaigning for more independence.
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Non-medical Causes of Fatigue in Your Parent
October 20, 2022
If your aging parent often complains of feeling tired, and you’ve had all of the possible medical reasons checked out, there can be some lifestyle choices that may be leading to his fatigue.
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Six Big Signs Your Senior Could Use Extra Assistance
October 11, 2022
How can you tell that your elderly family member needs some extra assistance on a regular basis?
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Six Tips for Helping Your Senior Manage Mobility Issues
October 3, 2022
Mobility issues can cause anxiety, safety concerns, and other issues for your elderly family member.
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Things to Keep in Mind if Your Dad is Hearing Impaired
September 28, 2022
About 50% of older adults 75 or older experience hearing loss. If your dad is experiencing hearing loss, it's important to support him.
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Celebrate National Coffee Day
September 23, 2022
If your parent would be interested in supporting those coffee farmers, here are several ways to celebrate National Coffee Day with friends, family, home care assistance providers, and even just by herself.
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Six Ways to Help a Family Caregiver During World Alzheimer's Month
September 13, 2022
Your dad has Alzheimer's disease and cannot be left alone. Your sister was able to convert her job into a work-from-home position, and she's with your dad all day and night.
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When Does Your Family Member Need Senior Home Care?
September 9, 2022
There are a lot of reasons your senior may need help from senior home care.
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What Happens When You Hire Home Care Aides?
August 30, 2022
Your mom hates the idea of moving. It's her biggest fear, but her home is a bit much for her to manage on her own.
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What’s Keeping Your Senior from Moving More?
August 24, 2022
Even if your senior knows she needs to move more, that doesn’t mean she’s excited about it.
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Lifestyle Tips to Improve Senior Brain Health
August 17, 2022
Today, people in the United States live longer than they did a generation ago. People are living healthier, more active lives due to medical and technological advancements.
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What Is Psoriasis and How Can You Help Your Senior to Cope with It?
August 11, 2022
Psoriasis is a common condition, but if your elderly family member is newly diagnosed, it can feel overwhelming at first.
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How Can Companion Care at Home Help Your Senior Avoid Dehydration?
August 2, 2022
Dehydration is dangerous for seniors, especially in the hottest months of the year.
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Five Facts about Vitamin D and Seniors
July 27, 2022
Vitamin D is far more crucial for your senior than you might have realized.
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National Hemochromatosis Awareness Month: What Is Hemochromatosis?
July 22, 2022
July's National Hemochromatosis Awareness Month is an excellent time to learn more about this disease and how it affects your mom's day-to-day routine.
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Can In-home Care Providers Help Your Senior with Chronic Pain?
July 12, 2022
Whether your elderly family member is experiencing chronic pain because of old injuries, illness, or some other reason, it’s vital that she’s able to find ways to manage the pain.
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Seniors Should Focus on Exercise and Core Strength
July 8, 2022
An elderly person's physical capabilities may have diminished to the point that they can no longer engage in intense exercise.
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What Is the DASH Diet and How Can You Make it Easier for Your Senior?
June 30, 2022
Your senior’s doctor might recommend she switch to the DASH diet to protect her heart health.
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How Can You Tell if Your Senior Needs Companion Care at Home?
June 22, 2022
Companion care at home can resolve a great many issues for your senior around loneliness and self-isolation.
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Six Tips for Boosting Your Senior’s Quality of Life
June 14, 2022
Your elderly family member’s quality of life is a big part of taking the best care of her that you can.
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Should Your Senior Give Dairy Alternatives a Try?
June 7, 2022
Dairy Alternatives Month is the perfect time to explore new ideas for your senior’s diet.
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Heart and Brain Health in the Elderly
May 31, 2022
Did you know there is a connection between heart and brain health? There are some types of heart disease that go hand-in-hand with dementia and other cognitive impairments.
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Tips for Helping Immobile Senior Citizens
May 25, 2022
If your elderly loved one has mobility issues, it may affect them mentally, emotionally, socially, and physically.
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Home Care San Mateo, CA: Home Care Needs
May 19, 2022
One of the biggest indicators that home care services are needed is that your dad's grooming and hygiene are decreasing.
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What Steps Can You Take If Your Mom Shouldn't Be Alone?
May 11, 2022
Mental Health Awareness Month takes place each May in hopes of bringing attention to the prevalence of mental health issues in the U.S.
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Overcoming Senior Loneliness
May 3, 2022
Hiring companion care at home is one of the best ways to ensure a parent is being taken care of and has someone there to help them every day.
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Four Ways Senior Care at Home Benefits Your Senior
April 27, 2022
Senior care at home offers huge benefits to your aging family member.
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Best Transportation Options for the Elderly
April 21, 2022
When caring for your elderly loved one, one consideration you may have to make is who will drive them around town, to appointments, to visit friends, and to other places, as well.
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Seniors With Chronic Constipation
April 14, 2022
Our metabolisms naturally slow as we age, but when they grind to a stop, it may cause a great deal of pain and concern.
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How Does In-Home Care Work?
April 6, 2022
Have you considered the benefits of in-home care as your dad gets older? He doesn't want to leave his home, but your dad can't manage on his own.
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Dental Care Tips and Recommendations for Senior Citizens
March 29, 2022
As a family caregiver, you and the home care providers can work with your elderly loved one to ensure they are following each one of these dental care tips and recommendations.
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Family Caregivers Need to Take Care Of Themselves
March 24, 2022
According to the CDC, more than 22% of the population is a family caregiver. A third of those family caregivers provide a minimum of 20 hours of care each week.
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Heighten Home Safety in the Early Stages of Alzheimer's
March 16, 2022
Your dad's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Now is the ideal time to go through his home and consider a variety of safety measures.
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When Is it Time for Your Senior to Reconsider Driving?
March 9, 2022
It’s never an easy thing to talk to your senior about quitting driving.
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What Do You Need to Know about Senior Loneliness and Isolation?
February 27, 2022
Isolation and loneliness are huge issues for aging adults and the people who care for them.
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Learn About Vertigo in Senior Citizens Today
February 21, 2022
You may have heard of vertigo. However, it is much more common in the elderly than you might think.
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Find Out All You Can About Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Today
February 15, 2022
The more you learn about it and the sooner you do so, the more you can help your elderly loved one if they do have early onset Alzheimer’s.
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Juicing for Seniors, What Does It Do?
February 9, 2022
As we age, our bodies begin to absorb food differently. We tend to have smaller appetites, eating and swallowing become more difficult, and meal preparation becomes complex and even dangerous for a number of reasons. Juicing, smoothies, and other easy-to-swallow foods become desirable. The best part of juicing is that anyone can make it as long as the senior has a juicer. This means elder care assistance, you, or the senior can make these easily.
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Understanding How Much Exercise a Senior Should Get
February 1, 2022
Seniors over the age of 65 should be getting 2.5 hours of moderate exercise every day; this equals to around 30 minutes of exercise a day.
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Your Dad Is Convinced He Doesn't Need Home Care, Now What?
January 25, 2022
Your dad is one of those stubborn older adults. He had a stroke that impacted his mobility.
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Make the Most of Your Time Using These Tips During National Slow Cooking Month
January 20, 2022
Have you ever considered the benefits of using a slow cooker each day?
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Essential Oils Good For Seniors
January 12, 2022
You may know what methods there are to distribute essential oils, and maybe your seniors have even heard of it.
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Five Tips to Keep Your Senior’s Skin Hydrated in Winter Weather
January 6, 2022
Winter can be complicated for senior skin, but these tips can help.
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4 Easy Shape Up Tips For Seniors
December 30, 2021
January is National Shape Up Month and starting out the new year with a commitment to get in shape is one of the best things that seniors can do.
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Focus on Safe Food Preparation at Home
December 22, 2021
The CDC reports that an average of one out of six people experience at least one foodborne illness each year.
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What Happens When You Tell Your Senior She Can’t Drive?
December 15, 2021
Have you given your senior an ultimatum about driving?
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Help Your Mom Bond With Her New Caregiver
December 8, 2021
As important as home care is, your mom is hesitant. She's not sure she'll feel comfortable with a stranger helping her around the home.
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Seniors Staying Fit With Diabetes
November 30, 2021
People who have diabetes should be exercising and maintaining a healthy exercise routine.
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Yoga For Seniors With High Blood Pressure
November 22, 2021
In-home care can help encourage seniors to eat better to help lower blood pressure and fill up their meals with healthy alternatives that they may not eat on their own.
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Should You Invite the Whole Family to Holiday Meals?
November 18, 2021
Your dad has Alzheimer's and tends to get flustered in large crowds. As the holidays approach, you're trying to decide if a big family gathering is a good idea.
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How Music Help Alleviate Your Senior’s Stress
November 11, 2021
Seniors can experience increased stress as they age, caused by changes in circumstance, loneliness and loss of capability and function.
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Five Tips if Your Senior Is Battling Vertigo
November 4, 2021
If your senior is prone to vertigo, it’s vital to have a plan for helping her to stay as safe as possible.
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Can Personal Care At Home Improve Your Dad's Interest in Activities?
October 27, 2021
Your dad wants to age at home, and you're happy to do everything possible to make sure that happens.
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Helping Seniors Make Good Nutrition Choices
October 21, 2021
Good nutrition is a big problem for most seniors. Some estimates say that as many as 50% of seniors are malnourished.
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Best Diet for Seniors With Macular Degeneration
October 13, 2021
If you have a senior who is suffering from macular degeneration, then diet is crucial.
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Five Questions You Need to Ask Your Parents During National Fire Prevention Month
October 7, 2021
Talk to your parents about fire safety and go over fire prevention tips by asking them these five questions.
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Four Tips for Encouraging Appetite in Someone with Cognitive Changes
September 28, 2021
When your senior is going through cognitive changes, it can be difficult to keep her eating.
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Long-Term Decisions You and Your Dad Need to Talk About
September 23, 2021
Focusing on the present is important, but your dad's plans to age at home require you to make a few long-term decisions.
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Symptoms of COPD in Seniors
September 16, 2021
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease which causes obstructed airflow from the lungs to the bloodstreams.
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Causes of Wandering in Alzheimer’s Disease
September 8, 2021
Do you have an elderly loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease? If so, it is very important that you learn about the causes of wandering.
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What Can Your Senior Really Do to Reduce Her Pneumonia Risk?
August 31, 2021
Pneumonia can become dangerous for your senior very quickly.
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When Is It Time for 24-Hour Home Care?
August 25, 2021
You may already have a home care provider put in place, but if you start noticing signs the senior you love needs 24-hour help, it will be time to create a new care plan.
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The Best Hobbies for Making Sure Your Dad Remains Active Following a Stroke
August 19, 2021
Are there hobbies that will keep your dad busy and engaged that you haven't considered? Here are some of the best hobbies as your dad's mobility changes.
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5 Signs a Senior Needs Elder Care
August 11, 2021
Seniors also have a strong desire to be independent and remain in control of their own lives as long as possible.
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Learn About the Many Benefits of Personal Care at Home
August 4, 2021
What do you know about personal care at home? Have you ever sat down to look at all of the benefits available as your mom ages at home?
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4 Reasons Why Seniors Still Need Landline Phones
July 28, 2021
If you asked most people if they still have a landline phone they would probably say no. Landline phone service has gone the way of the dinosaur for most people.
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Six Important Tips for Bath Time and Your Senior
July 20, 2021
Bathing can quickly become a sore subject between you and your senior.
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Reasons for Elderly People to Be Excited About Their Age
July 12, 2021
If your elderly loved one is struggling with these feelings and thoughts, it might be helpful for you to talk to them about reasons to be excited about getting older.
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Caregiving Tips For Families
July 8, 2021
Taking care of your aging parents can be as rewarding as it is challenging. Just make sure that you are taking care of yourself too.
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How Should You Approach Your Senior about Needing Extra Care?
June 30, 2021
Talking with your elderly family member about needing extra care can feel tricky.
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Four Tips for Formulating a Stress Relief Plan for Your Senior
June 24, 2021
Stress is not healthy for your senior, but it isn’t always so easy to kick, either.
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Are You Overlooking Respite Care?
June 15, 2021
Many family caregivers overlook respite care because they don’t realize the various benefits it offers.
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Is Your Mom Drinking Enough Water? Does It Matter?
June 9, 2021
Do you know how much your mom drinks each day? If she's likely to go hours without having anything to drink, she's impacting her health.
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Five Possible Causes of Pain in a Senior with Dementia
June 3, 2021
Dementia doesn’t cause pain, but other issues might and dementia can make it difficult for your senior to communicate that discomfort to you.
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How to Talk to Your Aging Adult about Senior Care
May 26, 2021
Talking to your elderly family member about hiring senior care services might feel impossible at first.
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Four Ways to Help Your Senior to Avoid Food Allergens
May 19, 2021
Food Allergy Action Month is a good time to make sure your senior’s plan for avoiding food allergens is as updated as possible.
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Tips to Help Your Elderly Loved One with Vision Issues
May 13, 2021
There are many elderly people who experience vision issues. Sometimes, these issues are due to medical problems.
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Here Are the Top 4 Things Your Elderly Loved One Needs to Do to Prevent Arthritis
May 3, 2021
The good news is that there are many ways that your elderly loved one can prevent arthritis.
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What Can You Do to Help Your Senior to Deal with Frustration about Mobility Issues?
April 28, 2021
As your senior deals with more frequent problems related to mobility, she may become increasingly frustrated.
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Four Tips for Caring for a Senior with Multiple Sclerosis
April 22, 2021
If your elderly family member is dealing with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, you might feel unsure how you can help her.
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Nutrition Myths Family Caregivers of the Elderly Should Know
April 14, 2021
As a family caregiver for your elderly loved one, there are certain things you need to know about their nutritional needs.
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Help Your Dad Make Decisions Regarding Aging at Home Plans
April 7, 2021
To age at home, your dad needs to be safe and secure.
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How Can Food Affect Your Senior’s Sleep?
March 30, 2021
Food and sleep have a lot more to do with each other than you or your senior might expect.
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Determining the Best Senior Care Option When Cost Is a Factor
March 25, 2021
No matter the economy, cost is a concern for many services and products people buy regularly.
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Celebrate National Essential Tremor Awareness Month
March 18, 2021
March is National Essential Tremor Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to learn more about essential tremors.
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Want to Improve Brain Health? Try the Mediterranean Diet!
March 10, 2021
The risk of poor brain function does increase as people age.
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Signs That a Senior Is Lonely
March 4, 2021
Admitting to being lonely might be difficult because a senior could see that admission as a sign of weakness.
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Proactive Steps to Help Your Elderly Loved One Stay Healthy
February 24, 2021
It is important that family caregivers help their elderly loved one to stay healthy.
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Quality Sleep and Your Senior
February 17, 2021
How is your senior’s sleep? If she’s not sleeping well, you may need to help her to make some changes.
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Symptoms of COPD
February 10, 2021
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (commonly referred to as COPD) is the blanket term for several lung conditions that your parent could suffer from.
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Easing Flu Symptoms in Your Parent
February 3, 2021
Flu-like symptoms and Covid symptoms are very similar, with the main difference being that the flu usually comes on quickly and strongly, where Covid-19 has a longer incubation period and may gradually increase its symptoms.
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Can Your Elderly Loved One Donate Blood for National Volunteer Blood Donor Month?
January 27, 2021
January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. This is a time where many organizations are sponsoring blood drives.
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What Should You Keep in a Caregiving Notebook?
January 20, 2021
Keeping a caregiving notebook is a great way for you to track a lot of information all in one place.
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Is Your Senior Concerned about Her Immune System?
January 14, 2021
Keeping your elderly family member’s immune system strong is really important during cold and flu season.
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Handing Over Keys Doesn't Mean Giving Up Freedom
January 7, 2021
So many things can impact an older person's ability to drive safely.
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Is your Senior Getting Enough Vitamin D?
December 29, 2020
Everyone needs Vitamin D, but for people over 65, the need to ensure Vitamin D absorption becomes more critical.
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Therapeutic Ways to Connect With a Parent as Alzheimer's Progresses
December 24, 2020
How do you stay connected to a parent when Alzheimer's reaches the middle stages?
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Five Top Concerns of Seniors and How to Help
December 15, 2020
Whether your aging parent has expressed these concerns directly to you or not, many of the issues listed below worry seniors as they develop plans to successfully live in their home during their later years.
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Best Foods for a Parent With Osteoporosis
December 8, 2020
If you have recently learned that your senior parent has osteoporosis, you may be wondering what you can do at home to help your senior have stronger, more healthy bones.
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What Should You Do if Your Senior Has Heart Disease?
November 30, 2020
If you’ve just found out your senior has heart disease; you might need to make some changes.
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The Benefits of Exercise for your Senior
November 24, 2020
From early on in life, we are taught the importance of exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
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How Should Your Senior Cope with Low Blood Pressure?
November 17, 2020
High blood pressure gets a lot of talk, but low blood pressure can be a problem, too.
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What Should You Know about Hip Injuries in Seniors?
November 10, 2020
Hip injuries can be a big deal for your senior. Here’s what you need to know.
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Four Ways to Keep Your Senior’s Skin Healthy When it’s Getting Cold Out
November 5, 2020
Colder weather means making some changes to how your senior might be caring for her skin.
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Best Types of Meditation for the Elderly
October 28, 2020
Meditation treatments have been making their way into traditional medicine for thousands of years.
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Four Tips for Helping Confused Older Adults Anchor into Time and Place
October 20, 2020
Confusion and cognitive changes make it tough for your senior to orient herself.
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What Family Caregivers Should Know About Sundowning
October 13, 2020
Clocks go back on November 1st. As Daylight Savings Time ends, older adults who have Alzheimer's often experience extra agitation.
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Which Foods Are Good for Vision?
October 6, 2020
Eating the right foods is not only a good way to keep the body healthy, there are also foods seniors can eat to help protect their eye health.
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How Do You Bring Up Care Decisions With Your Mom?
September 29, 2020
How do you bring up care decisions with her without upsetting her?
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Is Rosacea Affecting Your Ability to Care for Your Parents?
September 22, 2020
Rosacea seems to many like such a non-issue. Yet, when you have the common skin condition, it can seem impossible to deal with.
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What Are Your Senior’s Osteoporosis Risk Factors?
September 15, 2020
Your senior’s bone health can benefit greatly from both of you learning more about the risk factors connected to osteoporosis.
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Graceful Aging Tips for Your Elderly Loved One
September 9, 2020
As your elderly loved one ages, you might start thinking about all the appointments you are going to need to take them to.
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Does Your Senior Need Help with Routines?
August 31, 2020
Routines are incredibly helpful, but they take some planning.
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Help! Mom Can't Drive On Her New Med. What Do You Do?
August 25, 2020
Some medications are not safe to take when you drive. Your mom is going to start taking a medication and driving isn't recommended.
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Tips for Relieving Arthritis-Related Pain for Your Elderly Loved One
August 19, 2020
Does your elderly loved one have arthritis? If so, depending on the severity of their arthritis, they could have pain that ranges from mild to severe.
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How Important is an Eye Exam if Your Mom Has Alzheimer's?
August 12, 2020
Is an eye exam important after an Alzheimer's diagnosis or could you start skipping that appointment? There's no right or wrong answer.
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Three Ideas for Tracking Water Intake
August 4, 2020
Keeping track of your senior’s water intake is important, especially if she has a habit of not drinking enough water.
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Can Your Thoughts Affect Your Stress Levels?
July 28, 2020
What and how you think about the problems you’re facing can affect your stress levels.
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Should Your Mom Have Social Media Accounts?
July 22, 2020
Around 72 percent of the adult population has at least one social media account in order to socialize and connect with friends and family.
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Need to Stop Worrying?
July 14, 2020
Worry is part of life, but it doesn’t have to be the defining feature of your time as a caregiver.
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Does Your Elderly Loved One Need a Hobby? Here Are Some They Might Enjoy.
July 8, 2020
Many studies show that hobbies can improve a person’s mental, physical, and overall health.
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Does Vision Loss Have an Emotional Impact on Your Senior?
June 29, 2020
If your senior is losing her vision, she may have a very strong emotional reaction to that change.
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FAQs Regarding Respite Care
June 23, 2020
If you are going to be taking care of your elderly loved one and they are in need of respite care, you might have a variety of questions.
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Tips for Continuing to Care for Your Elderly Loved One Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 16, 2020
Senior care is extremely important, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Elderly Adults and Occupational Therapy: What Do You Need to Know?
June 10, 2020
Occupational therapy can help an elderly adult to stay safe. It can help with their mental state and can help them live on their own.
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How Can You Help Prevent Falls While Your Senior Exercises?
June 2, 2020
One of the reasons your senior may be nervous about exercise could have to do with fear of falling.
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How Can You Troubleshoot Sleep Problems?
May 26, 2020
Sleep problems can lead to other problems very quickly, because sleep is when your elderly family member’s body recharges itself.
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Managing Medical Appointments During the Coronavirus Pandemic
May 19, 2020
Medical appointments during the coronavirus pandemic are a little different than they may have been in the past.
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Is the MIND Diet Right for Your Elderly Loved One?
May 12, 2020
If you are trying to help your elderly loved one live the best life possible, one of the things they need to do is eat better.
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Help Your Elderly Loved One Benefit from the Internet
May 5, 2020
The internet can be a scary place for many elderly adults. They may not be familiar with the technology or how certain internet programs work.
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I Think My Elderly Loved One Was Exposed to COVID-19. What Should I Do?
April 28, 2020
The majority of people who do contract the coronavirus won’t have severe symptoms.
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Superior Service
April 23, 2020
Very good service. Always there on time, friendly, and easy to work with.
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Knowledgeable and Attentive Staff
April 21, 2020
Such a knowledgeable and attentive team of nurturing individuals.
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Why Your Elderly Loved One Might Display Negative Behaviors
April 20, 2020
Have you been noticing that your elderly loved one is displaying negative behaviors? If so, then it is important to know that there could be many causes for this.
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Caregiver Going Above and Beyond
April 17, 2020
My caregiver goes beyond and is caring and willing to help with anything I need.
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Help Your Elderly Loved One Improve Their Cardiovascular Health
April 14, 2020
Cardiovascular health is important for everyone, especially when it comes to elderly adults.
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Responsive and Caring Staff
April 14, 2020
The staff have been very responsive to crises and problems.
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How Can You Tell if Someone Has Coronavirus?
April 7, 2020
As a family caregiver, the last thing you want to do is spread COVID-19 to your parents.
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5 Signs an Older Adult May Have Diabetes
March 30, 2020
Diabetes is a serious and common disease. It affects more than 30 million people in the United States.
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What Should Your Elderly Parent Know About Caffeine?
March 24, 2020
The National Coffee Association states that elderly adults consume more coffee than all other age groups.
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Bathroom Remodel Upgrades That Help Your Mom Age at Home
March 18, 2020
For whatever reason, your mom doesn't move around as well as she did. She may have arthritis that slows her down.
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Why Should You Consider a Cat for Your Dad?
March 10, 2020
Now that he lives alone, your dad has been talking about getting a pet. It's not a bad idea.
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Helping Your Elderly Loved One Live Their Best Life in Retirement
March 4, 2020
Your elderly loved one might have a good idea of how they want their retirement years to look like.
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Touching Animated Movies for Your Kids and Parents to Enjoy While You Clean
February 25, 2020
Family caregivers balance time for cleaning, cooking, errands, and general care tasks.
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Are You and Your Senior Having Trust Issues?
February 17, 2020
If you and your senior are having mutual problems around developing trust, that’s going to affect your ability to be her caregiver.
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Four Things to Think about Before Your Senior Moves In
February 11, 2020
If your aging family member is considering moving into your home with you, there’s a lot for you both to think about.
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Things Strangers Have Done in Random Acts of Kindness
February 3, 2020
Have you asked your parents if home care services could help?
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Five Ways for You and Your Mom to Learn Something New
January 28, 2020
What does your mom do when you're at work or tending to other responsibilities? If she's alone and lonely, senior care services are important.
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Beneficial Technology for Your Elderly Loved One
January 20, 2020
Are you taking care of a loved one who has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease? If so, you know there can be many challenges to deal with.
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Where Are Your Caregiver Boundaries?
January 15, 2020
Boundaries offer you protection, sometimes even from yourself.
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Heighten Safety By Cleaning Your Dad's Home Naturally
January 6, 2020
Is your dad having a harder time keeping his home clean? It may benefit him to have caregivers stopping by once or twice a week to clean his home.
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Use This Handy List When Caring for Someone With Alzheimer's
December 30, 2019
Caring for a parent with Alzheimer's requires patience, tolerance, and a willingness to change plans.
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What Can You Expect Medicare to Cover When a Senior Has Dementia?
December 23, 2019
In addition to all the difficult changes and behaviors that occur when a senior has dementia, families also face the challenge of dealing with the financial aspects of the disease.
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Dysphagia in Elderly Adults
December 17, 2019
Dysphagia is when someone has a tough time swallowing liquids or foods. This can happen to someone of any age.
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Four Ways to Help Your Senior Deal with Heart Disease
December 10, 2019
Heart disease takes a huge toll on your elderly family member, especially if she ignores its impact.
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What Makes Senior Care Plans Successful?
December 3, 2019
What makes a senior care plan successful? Multiple steps and considerations are key. You can't just rush a plan.
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Are You Storing Your Parent’s Insulin Correctly?
November 25, 2019
When an elderly parent has diabetes, family caregivers often take on the task of managing their medications.
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4 Signs That Your Senior Should Stop Driving
November 18, 2019
Elderly Care Menlo Park, CA: For many adults that have senior parents that are needing or receiving elderly care at home, knowing whether or not their parent should stop driving is a tough but important issue. Learn More.
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Five Easy Ways to Bring More Joy into Your Senior’s Life
November 11, 2019
Your senior’s days may have become rote and boring. It might be time to spice them up a little bit.
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Medicare Options All Seniors Should Know About
November 4, 2019
If you aren’t sure what plans your loved one has, look at their Medicare cards to find out.
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When to Hire Senior Care Services
October 27, 2019
For many family caregivers of elderly people living at home, the decision about when to hire senior care services can prompt many questions, such as whether their loved one really needs outside care, what the benefits are, and how their senior parent or loved one will respond to the idea.
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What You Need to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment
October 21, 2019
If you’re confused about Medicare, there are plenty of ways that you can get help navigating open enrollment.
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When siblings Can’t or Won’t Help
October 14, 2019
Hiring a home care aide to help assist you, along with seeking a supportive and knowledgeable community and taking time for self-care can go a long way in making the most of caring for a senior at home without the help of siblings.
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Tips for Helping an Elderly Adult Manage Their Health
October 7, 2019
Elder Care Saratoga, CA: When it comes to elder care, there are many different diseases and conditions the elderly person might get. Learn more.
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Are You Still Struggling with Tough Decisions as a Caregiver?
October 2, 2019
Tough decisions are part and parcel of caregiving at times.
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The Most Common Causes of Cancer in the Elderly
September 23, 2019
While it is expected that the elderly face many more health dangers, including the risk of cancer, it is important to see what those causes may be.
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Complications and Side Effects of Shingles in Seniors
September 16, 2019
No matter the earlier causes of shingles throughout your seniors’ younger years, there is a lot for them to experience afterward.
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Five Tips for Gaining Balance as a Caregiver
September 11, 2019
It’s tough to find your ideal balance as a caregiver, but it’s something you can do.
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Vascular Dementia
September 3, 2019
Vascular dementia is a general term describing problems with reasoning, planning, judgment, memory and other thought processes caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow to the brain.
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How Can You Make Healthy Eating Tasty and Simple?
August 26, 2019
When your senior is finally on board with the idea of eating healthier, finding the right foods and options can seem impossible. These tips can help.
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Can Your Senior Easily Avoid a Fall?
August 19, 2019
Your senior might be able to avoid a fall if you’re both paying some close attention to some of these details.
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What Can You Do for a Senior with Trouble Swallowing?
August 16, 2019
Lots of aging adults have trouble swallowing, so it’s important to find solutions.
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Can I Help Elderly Relatives with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
March 20, 2019
It may seem as if your aging loved one gets particularly lethargic, blue or distressed in the late winter months.
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Four Steps for Preparing Your Senior for Emergencies
March 5, 2019
Emergencies by their very definition sneak up on you, but you can help your senior to be more prepared for them. Setting up a kit and a system for…
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Seniors Who Struggle with Driving Safely
February 26, 2019
Has your aging relative recently gotten in another car accident? Are you nervous for your safety when you ride with them? Have they…
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What are Low Vision Devices and How Do They Help?
February 19, 2019
Is your aging loved one struggling to read the paper or can’t see their beloved birds when they go bird watching? They may feel frustrated…
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5 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Elderly Relatives
February 12, 2019
Just because a person is elderly doesn’t mean they skip over the excitement of fun holidays. Valentine’s Day is a time where people of…
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6 Devices to Track Older Adults with Dementia
February 5, 2019
Some of the behavioral symptoms that occur with dementia can be dangerous for an older adult. One such dangerous behavior is wandering. As the…
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Managing Hip Pain Due to Bursitis
January 29, 2019
Each joint in the body has its own little cushion, known as bursae, that helps to protect the bones, tendons, and muscles around the…
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Five Tips for Helping Your Senior Dump Unhealthy Habits
January 21, 2019
Unhealthy habits can stick with your aging adult for the majority of her life, but it's never too late for her to give them up and to choose a…
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What Might Hearing Loss Look Like in Your Senior?
January 15, 2019
Hearing loss is something that can happen so gradually in many people that it's difficult to spot at first. It's even more difficult if your elderly…
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Hospitals Have to List Prices in 2019 - What Can That Mean For Your Mom?
January 8, 2019
The cost of care is usually on top of any senior citizen's mind. Prescription costs, medical bills, and hospitalization are all stressful. A new law…
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Five Reasons Why Your Parents Should Consider a Pescatarian Diet in 2019
January 2, 2019
Your parents know they need to improve their diet. They don't want to pick a fad diet. They want something they can incorporate easily into their…
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Choosing the Ideal Bath Products for Protecting Your Senior's Skin Health
December 26, 2018
Elderly adults tend to experience more problems with their skin than younger people. As your senior ages, they are likely to have drier skin, skin…
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Why You Should Consider Home Care Services
December 18, 2018
Every caregiver should definitely consider elder care services, but the reasons that it might be the right choice in your situation could be…
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Exploring Holiday Respite Care
December 11, 2018
Elderly Care in Palo Alto CA: Due to illness, injury, disease, and other age-related conditions, many elderly Americans struggle to live independently in their own homes.
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How Can Senior Care Help With the Seven Stages of Alzheimer's?
December 4, 2018
Families who are dealing with Alzheimer's know there are seven stages. With each stage, you'll find senior care can be an incredible help. Here are…
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Do You Know Your Parents' Wishes When It Comes to Long-Term Care?
November 27, 2018
People dream of buying a house and staying in that house for a lifetime. It's likely your parents feel the same way. They might downsize after the…
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Tips for Helping Your Senior Cope with "Chemo-brain"
November 20, 2018
There are many side effects elderly adults who are living with cancer can experience as a result of the disease itself or the treatments they undergo…
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Is Food Safety an Issue at Thanksgiving?
November 13, 2018
When many people think of food safety and foodborne infection, the first thing that comes to mind is summer time traveling, picnics, and cookouts.…
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Warning Signs of Medication Mismanagement
November 6, 2018
As elderly people grow more dependent on family caregivers and elderly care providers for their daily needs, it’s important to remember medication…
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Can Eating Problems Help You Spot Health Issues?
October 30, 2018
Some of the health issues your senior is facing may not be ones that she's likely to mention. If you're paying attention to her eating habits,…
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Four Reasons to Consider a Caregiver Support Group
October 23, 2018
Joining a caregiver support group sometimes seems like something you don't have time for, but there are huge benefits to taking the time to find the…
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Tips for Helping Your Senior Avoid Depression
October 16, 2018
Depression is one of the most common health issues throughout the United States. Each year in this country, more than 18 million adults suffer from…
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World Blindness Awareness Month: What Causes Blindness in the Elderly?
October 9, 2018
Stop and consider the different reasons senior citizens become blind. While an eye injury is one way, there are several health conditions or diseases…
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Five Tips for When Your Senior Doesn't Want Your Advice
October 2, 2018
Although you know you have the best advice possible for your aging adult, you may be shocked to find that she disagrees. In fact, she might be…
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Does High Cholesterol Have Any Symptoms?
September 25, 2018
As a family caregiver, you are always concerned about your senior's health, and ways that you can help them to maintain better health as they age in…
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Does Your Senior Need Awake and Alert Care at Night?
September 18, 2018
One of the most important decisions you'll make as a family caregiver is how to supplement the care you give to your senior with professional home…
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Can Elder Care Benefit a Senior in the Final Stage of Alzheimer's Disease?
September 11, 2018
The final stage of Alzheimer's disease, also referred to as late stage or advanced Alzheimer's disease, can be a devastating and challenging time for…
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Why You're Feeling Guilty as a Caregiver is Important
September 4, 2018
If you're experiencing a good deal of guilt on your caregiving journey, take some time to analyze why you're feeling guilty. Understanding what's…
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Evaluating Your Senior's Eating During National Nutrition Week
August 28, 2018
September 1st through 7th is National Nutrition Week. As a family caregiver, you understand the importance of making sure your senior eats a healthy…
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Five Foods Nutritionists Recommend be Added to a Senior's Diet
August 22, 2018
Aging is hard on the body. With a proper diet, there are ways to help cells stay healthy. Here are five of the foods nutritionists recommend every…
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How Can You Bring up Touchy Topics with Your Senior?
August 14, 2018
No matter what your level of caregiving is right now, there are likely some touchy topics, possibly about future events, that your senior isn't…
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What Strategies Can Help You Get More Help from Family Members?
August 7, 2018
One of the biggest issues for family caregivers is often getting help from other family members when they really need it. If that's an issue for you,…
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How Can Home Care Help a Senior Who is Living with Psoriatic Arthritis?
July 31, 2018
Approximately 30 percent of the more than 7 million people living with psoriasis also have a condition known as psoriatic arthritis. This…
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How Does Exercise Help Osteoporosis?
July 24, 2018
If your senior was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis, her doctor may have also recommended that she start an exercise program. Exercise might seem…
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Could Your Parent Be a Victim of Identity Theft?
July 17, 2018
Senior Care in Palo Alto CA: Signs of Identity Theft It is an unfortunate reality that elderly adults are more vulnerable to fraudulent activity…
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Making Time for Yourself During Your Caregiver Experience
July 10, 2018
When you agreed to become a family caregiver for your aging parent, you were agreeing to offer your time, energy, and effort to your parent to…
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Still Think You Can't Take a Break?
July 3, 2018
It's extremely common for family caregivers to believe that they can't take even the smallest breaks. Give some of these ideas a try. Elder Care…
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You're Caring for Your Parents, But What About Their Home?
June 27, 2018
When you think about home care for the elderly, you're thinking of cooking meals, making sure they get to and from stores and appointments, and…
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Audiobook Appreciation Month - Upcoming Releases Your Mom Will Love
June 20, 2018
June is Audiobook Appreciation Month. For seniors whose worsening eyesight makes reading challenging, audiobooks ensure they don't have to give up…
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Who Can Care for Dad After Surgery?
June 13, 2018
Elderly adults are at a higher risk of needing surgery than other age groups, primarily due to age-related illnesses, injuries, and chronic…
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Making Sure Your Parent Can Enjoy Family Exercise and Activities Together Safely
June 6, 2018
When you're planning family exercise and activities, safety should be a top priority. Exercising together is a wonderful way to encourage everybody…
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What Can You Do for a Senior Who Has Anxiety?
May 30, 2018
Anxiety is not just something that younger people experience. Aging adults experience anxiety, too, and it can be just as damaging to their daily…
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What is an Essential Tremor and Should You Be Worried?
May 23, 2018
You've noticed your dad's hand shakes. You're worried he has Parkinson's disease. The leading cause of shaky hands is actually essential tremor.…
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Skin Cancer Screenings Go Mobile
May 16, 2018
As we move into the warmer months of spring and summer, older adults may be spending more time outside. That means it’s time to start thinking…
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What Should Your Senior Do if She Falls?
May 9, 2018
No matter what you and your senior have done to help her avoid falling, there may come a time when she does experience a fall. Here's what she needs…
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Don't Ignore these Signs of Caregiver Burnout
May 2, 2018
To burn out means to exhaust all the fuel until there is nothing left. It is often used in relation to motors, forest fires and other combustible…
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April is Rosacea Awareness Month
April 25, 2018
Family caregivers should learn all they can about the skin condition known as rosacea. That’s because it often appears in elderly adults but…
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Are You Nurturing Yourself as a Caregiver?
April 18, 2018
As a caregiver you probably spend quite a bit of time nurturing your elderly family member, but how often are you nurturing yourself? You might find…
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Tips for Helping Your Senior Avoid a Traumatic Brain Injury
April 11, 2018
There are nearly 3 million traumatic brain injuries throughout the United States each year. Though approximately 75 percent of these are mild,…
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Four Fall Hazards You Might Overlook
April 4, 2018
Falling is a huge problem for your aging adult because of the serious health problems that can result after a fall. Even if your elderly family…
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Five Things to Have on Hand After Your Mom's Knee Replacement
April 3, 2018
Arthritis in the knee joint makes it hard for your mom to walk around. After trying non-invasive treatment methods, her doctor recommended a knee…
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Do You Know the Warning Signs of Poor Nutrition in Your Senior?
March 20, 2018
Poor nutrition can manifest in a variety of different ways, but it can leave some similar signs. Once you know what to be on the lookout for, you can…
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It’s Caffeine Awareness Month: Is Your Parent Getting Too Much?
March 14, 2018
Caffeine is a common stimulant found in coffee, tea, and some other foods. It is considered a drug and is the most commonly used drug in the world.…
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What Do You and Your Senior Need to Know Before She Has Surgery?
March 7, 2018
Having surgery can be something that seriously improves your elderly family member's quality of life, but that doesn't make the situation any less…
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When it Comes to Safety, What Should You Be Watching for as a Caregiver?
February 28, 2018
Keeping your aging adult safe involves focusing on a wide range of different aspects of her life. It can be overwhelming at first, so you might want…
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What Does it Mean to Take a Break as a Caregiver?
February 22, 2018
Some caregivers hear the phrase "take a break" and have no idea what they should be doing. If they're not being a caregiver, what are they doing and…
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Familiar Surroundings Takes Part in Elder Care Resource Fair
February 21, 2018
Familiar Surroundings Home Care took part in the Elder Care Resource Fair hosted by The San Mateo Daily Journal. It's a free community event for…
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How Can You Solve Some of the More Unusual Reasons for Elderly Insomnia?
February 14, 2018
Being unable to sleep is not fun for your aging adult. It can make one of the happiest and least restrictive times of her life extremely difficult…
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Five Appliances That Aging Adults Find Useful for Preparing Meals
February 7, 2018
Your mom's memory is slipping. She's not bad enough that she needs to move out, but you worry about her safety when cooking a meal. Here are five…
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Too Old for Yoga? No Way!
January 31, 2018
Irene’s doctor told her she needed to get more exercise. Irene found walking a little dull, and her balance wasn’t what it used to be, so she…
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Daily Tips for Preventing Identity Theft
January 24, 2018
Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States. Approximately 50% of the population reports that they feel it is extremely…
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Could Positive Affirmations Help You Be a Better Caregiver?
January 17, 2018
If you're like most caregivers, you spend a lot of time worrying about how to be a better and more effective caregiver. You might be surprised to…
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Early Detection Helps Chronic Conditions in the Elderly
January 10, 2018
While people of all ages can contract chronic illnesses, there is a greater than average risk for elderly adults. Chronic illnesses and diseases are…
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It's Almost Tax Season – Four Things Seniors Need to Know
January 3, 2018
With the New Year comes the time to start gathering paperwork and filing taxes. The Senate approved the tax bill, as did the House. It's going to…
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What Can You Do to Silence Caregiver Guilt?
December 27, 2017
Guilt is a common feeling for caregivers. In fact, you might feel as if no matter what you do, guilt is right there with you all the time. …
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Tools to Help Keep Your Parent Clean When They Cannot Bathe Regularly
December 20, 2017
Many elderly adults deal with mobility issues, balance problems, or other issues that prevent them from being able to bathe regularly. These issues…
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Increasing Home Safety for Your Senior During the Holiday Season
December 13, 2017
One of your most important priorities as a family caregiver for your elderly parent is to keep them safe and secure at all times. While the holiday…
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Three Things Family Caregivers Often Think and Shouldn't Be Ashamed Of
December 6, 2017
You're caring for your parent. Whether your mom has Alzheimer's or your dad had a stroke, taking care of an elderly parent is hard. You often feel…
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What Factors Can Influence Whether Your Aging Adult Might Need to Consider Moving?
November 29, 2017
Moving is a scary proposition for your senior family member and possibly for you as well. Your elderly family member's health is one of the biggest…
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Recognizing Depression in a Senior with Alzheimer's Disease
November 21, 2017
When thinking about the challenges and issues that your parent might face as they live with Alzheimer's disease, and those that you will deal with as…
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Should Hospice Care be a Part of Your Parent's Planning for Their Future with Alzheimer's Disease?
November 15, 2017
When planning for your parent's future early in their journey with Alzheimer's disease something that you are likely to hear about is hospice care.…
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Why is Foot Care so Important to a Diabetic?
November 8, 2017
As of 2015, the American Diabetes Association believes more than 30 million men, women, and children have diabetes in the U.S. Only 23.1 million are…
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Four Things You Need to Know About Lung Cancer
November 1, 2017
Cancer.org reports there are more than 155,000 lung cancer deaths each year. About 66 percent of lung cancer cases are in people over the age of 64.…
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Can a Pharmacist Help Your Parent Understand Their Prescriptions?
October 25, 2017
In your role as a family caregiver, prescription medications are simply something that you are going to encounter with your parent. They are likely…
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How Can You Help Your Senior Adopt Healthy Living for a Healthy Memory?
October 18, 2017
Healthier habits can help your elderly family member to keep her brain healthy. A healthier brain of course means that your senior's memory can…
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Are Halloween Decorations Disturbing Your Senior with Alzheimer’s Disease?
October 11, 2017
In your role as a family caregiver it is likely that one of your most common responsibilities is shopping with your parent. Whether it is grocery…
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Your Dad's Exhaustion Might Not Just be the Flu
October 3, 2017
Each year, the flu hits people all over the U.S. This viral disease spreads rapidly and can be dangerous to the elderly. As you age, your immune…
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National Preparedness Month: Sheltering in Place with Seniors
September 27, 2017
Natural disasters can strike at any time, giving little time for people to react to get themselves and their loved ones to safety. People that have…
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What You Should Know about Traumatic Brain Injuries
September 20, 2017
Senior Care in Saratoga CA: Traumatic Brain Injuries Traumatic brain injuries, also referred to as TBIs, are incredibly dangerous injuries…
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Four Ways to Naturally Lower Cholesterol Levels
September 13, 2017
Caregiver in Belmont CA: Ways to Naturally Lower Cholesterol At your dad's last checkup, his cholesterol levels came in higher than desired. His…
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The Truth About Diabetes Myths
September 6, 2017
Home Care in Redwood City CA: The Truth About Diabetes Helping a senior with diabetes can be difficult, especially since there’s so much false…
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What Options Does Your Love One Have to Prevent Losing Her Independence?
August 30, 2017
Many elderly loved ones worry more about losing their independence than they do about some other potential issues. Having alternative solutions to…
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The Benefits of Getting Out into the Community and Volunteering with Your Senior
August 23, 2017
Senior Care in Aptos CA: Volunteering with your Senior There are many ways that you can encourage your elderly parent to live a higher quality…
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What Clues Could Let You Know that You're Nearing Peak Frustration Levels?
August 16, 2017
Caregiver in San Jose CA: Signs of Frustration Frustration is a part of life, especially if you're a family caregiver. But when you're too…
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Is Your Parent Really at Increased Risk of Hepatitis C?
August 9, 2017
Elderly Care in Atherton CA: Hepatitis C Whether you have been caring for your elderly parent for years or you have just gotten started on your…
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How is Lewy Body Dementia Treated?
August 2, 2017
Home Care in Belmont CA: How is Lewy Body Dementia Treated? Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a disease that affects more than one system of the body.…
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How Can You Help Your Elderly Loved One When She's Not Feeling that Great about Her Life?
July 26, 2017
Elder Care in San Jose CA: Improving a Senior's Outlook on Life Everybody goes through phases when life isn't as awesome as they'd like it to be.…
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Is There a Connection Between Depression in Seniors and Falls?
July 18, 2017
Senior Care in Atherton CA: The Connection Between Depression and Falls Between 2006 and 2010, the National Health and Retirement Study found…
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What Are the Best Smartphones for an Aging Parent?
July 10, 2017
How does your mom or dad stay in touch with you? Many people associate the older generation as being one that can't handle today's technology. In a…
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Tips for Bathing a Senior with Dignity
July 5, 2017
Elderly Care in Palo Alto CA: Tips for Bathing a Senior with Dignity For many elderly adults, mobility issues, balance problems, dementia, and…
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First Aid Tips for Burns
June 29, 2017
Home Care in Saratoga CA: First Aid Tips for Burns Burns can happen extremely suddenly and lead to extensive pain and even the possibility of…
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Discover Cooling Centers
June 28, 2017
A cooling center is a place where you and your family can go to cool off during hot summer days. Cooling centers are open to everyone. Cooling…
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Parkinson’s and Weight Loss
June 20, 2017
Dad’s Parkinson’s has been getting worse lately. He seems to be having even more tremors than usual, and he is withdrawing into himself. He…
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Does Your Parent Really Need Eight Glasses of Water a Day?
June 14, 2017
Caregiver in Palo Alto CA: Daily Water Intake As a family caregiver you know how vitally important it is for your senior to stay hydrated. The…
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Shingles and Your Aging Parent
June 6, 2017
Shingles is an often debilitating disease that occurs frequently in seniors. In fact, it affects one out of three people who are over the age of 59.…
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Hobbies for Homebound Seniors
May 31, 2017
Elder Care in Menlo Park CA: Hobbies for Homebound Seniors If you have an aging loved one, you will know that they can get bored and listless…
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Treating a Sunburn in the Elderly
May 25, 2017
Senior Care in Saratoga CA: Treating a Sunburn in the Elderly With summer approaching, it’s time to think about skin care and your aging loved…
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How Can You Avoid Unnecessary Stress as a Family Caregiver?
May 17, 2017
Caregiver in Aptos CA: How Can You Avoid Unnecessary Stress as a Family Caregiver? Being a family caregiver means that you're juggling a lot of…
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National Mediterranean Diet Month
May 12, 2017
May brings us National Mediterranean Diet Month. This is a perfect time to espouse upon the multitude of benefits that can be derived from this type…
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Encouraging Independence in your Aging Parent
May 4, 2017
Elderly Care in Redwood City CA: Encouraging Independence in your Aging Parent Your aging parent may have lost some of their cognitive abilities.…
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How Can You Stand up for Yourself When Other Family Members Criticize You?
April 26, 2017
Elder Care in Los Gatos CA: How Can You Stand up for Yourself When Other Family Members Criticize You? Family caregivers face a lot of criticism…
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Physical Wellness Month: Beginning Tai Chi for the Elderly
April 19, 2017
Senior Care in San Jose CA: Physical Wellness Month - Beginning Tai Chi for the Elderly As the family caregiver for your aging loved one,…
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Boredom Busters for People with Limited Mobility
April 11, 2017
Caregiver in Los Gatos CA: Boredom Busters for People with Limited Mobility When senior citizens lose their ability to move about as freely as they…
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Decorating with Grandchildren makes Easter “Eggs-tra” Special
April 5, 2017
Home Care in San Jose CA: Decorating with Grandchildren makes Easter “Eggs-tra” Special As we hop into the month of April, Easter is quickly…
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How Many Stages Are There in Parkinson’s Disease?
March 30, 2017
Elderly Care in Santa Cruz CA: How Many Stages Are There in Parkinson’s Disease? April is National Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. This…
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Depression and Caregiving
March 21, 2017
Elder Care in Redwood City CA: Depression and Caregiving Primary family caregivers take on a tremendous responsibility. In the course of their…
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Tips for Caring for a Senior with Pneumonia
March 14, 2017
Senior Care in Belmont CA: Tips for Caring for a Senior with Pneumonia Elderly adults have immune systems that tend to not be as effective as…
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3 Types of Sores Common for Seniors and Some Ways to Prevent Them
March 7, 2017
Caregiver in Atherton CA: 3 Types of Sores Common for Seniors and Some Ways to Prevent Them As people age, their bodies change. For seniors,…
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How to Find the Ideal Home Care Options for Mom
March 2, 2017
If you’re looking for the right things for your mother right now, maybe she’s in her 70s or 80s and is struggling with her own basic care, it may…
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Help Reduce the Risk of Stroke in an Aging Parent
February 21, 2017
Elderly Care in Saratoga CA A stroke is damage to the brain due to a blocked or burst artery. It can ultimately lead to brain damage. Depending on…
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Risks of Falling in the Elderly
February 15, 2017
Senior Care in Los Gatos CA It is no wonder that falling is one of the top concerns for seniors who live alone. The consequences such as broken…
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7 Ways Older Adults can Manage Their Atrial Fibrillation Through Food
February 8, 2017
Caregiver in San Jose CA Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that could become extremely dangerous and possibly fatal if the elder does not…
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Tips for Communicating with a Parent with Alzheimer’s
February 1, 2017
Home Care in Aptos CA Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can, ultimately, affect your parent’s ability to communicate. There are tools and…
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Pill Management Tips for Caregivers
January 26, 2017
Elder Care in Santa Cruz CA If your elderly parent is like most seniors, they probably have a medicine cabinet full of prescription and…
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How is Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed?
January 17, 2017
Senior Care in Santa Cruz CA As a family caregiver it is easy to notice changes in your aging loved one’s behavior, cognitive ability, or memory…
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How Can Changing How You Think and React Allow You to Be a Less Frustrated Caregiver?
January 11, 2017
Elderly Care in Menlo Park CA How you think and react to given situations can either increase or decrease your own frustration levels as a family…
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Tips for Avoiding Damage to Your Skin in Your Care Efforts
January 5, 2017
Caregiver in Redwood City CA As a family caregiver you know that your primary priority is to give your elderly adult all of the care, support, and…
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Hearing Aid Improvements for the Elderly
December 28, 2016
Home Care in Atherton CA It’s estimated that one out of three of those 65 years of age and older will become hearing impaired. Fortunately,…
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Helping an Elderly Adult with Memory Loss Comply with Senior Care
December 21, 2016
Senior Care in Palo Alto CA Caring for a senior with memory loss can be a tremendous challenge and the vast majority of caregivers will at some…
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Foods and Drinks that Cause Heartburn
December 14, 2016
Elder Care in Santa Cruz CA Heartburn can have many of the same intense symptoms that may be found with a heart attack. The radiating fire that…
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Tips for ALS Caregivers
December 7, 2016
Caregiver in Saratoga CA Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that significantly impacts the nerve cells…
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What Signs Can You Look for if You Think Your Loved One's Hearing is Going?
November 30, 2016
Home Care in Los Gatos CA Gauging someone else's ability to hear is sometimes pretty difficult. This is especially true when the hearing loss is…
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How to Educate Yourself about Cognitive Diseases and Their Effects on Your Elderly Loved One
November 22, 2016
Elderly Care in San Jose CA As your elderly loved one ages, she may find herself dealing with a cognitive disease. These types of illnesses, such as…
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Food Safety for Thanksgiving Shopping
November 17, 2016
Elder Care in Aptos CA Thanksgiving is one of the holidays of the year that requires the most preparation. As a family caregiver it is important…
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The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Heart Attacks
November 9, 2016
Caregiver in Santa Cruz CA Older adults who take care of their teeth by brushing them twice a day and flossing once a day will have a better chance…
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Elders and Personal Hygiene - How Caregivers Can Help
November 2, 2016
Elder Care in Menlo Park CA Older adults undergo many changes to their bodies and personal appearance with age. Along with these changes come the…
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How to Help Your Elderly Parent Through Anger—the Second Stage of Aging
October 27, 2016
Senior Care in Redwood City CA Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, a Swedish psychiatrist made famous by her research with terminally ill patients, suggested…
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Need a break from caregiving? 4 Ways to Use Respite Care
October 21, 2016
Caregiver in Belmont CA Are you feeling angry, frustrated, overwhelmed, or worried over the continuous amount of caregiving tasks you have to help…
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Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen
October 19, 2016
Home Care in San Jose CA Set in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood, Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen offers easy senior living in a modern building…
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What Are Some Mental and Emotional Signs that Your Loved One Wants Extra Help?
October 12, 2016
Caregiver in Atherton CA Being a family caregiver can sometimes mean looking into small signals to try to figure out if they have a bigger meaning.…
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Oktoberfest at Nazareth Vista in Belmont
October 7, 2016
Home Care in Belmont CA Familiar Surroundings Home Care kicked off the month of October and celebrated Oktoberfest with our wonderful friends at…
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Finding the Right Home Care Provider for Your Loved One
October 5, 2016
Home Care in Belmont CA If your loved one is finding it difficult to care for themselves anymore, it may be time to hire a home care provider.…
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Gynecological Cancer and Older Women - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
September 29, 2016
Senior Care in Atherton CA Gynecological cancer can develop in women of every age, but is usually more prominent in older women. According to the…
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Memory Activities to Help You and Your Parent with Alzheimer’s Bond
September 20, 2016
Elder Care in Redwood City CA As your loved one’s Alzheimer’s disease progresses, they will have an increasingly difficult time remembering fond…
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September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day
September 14, 2016
Caregiver in Palo Alto CA In the United States, 5.4 million adults suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and it is the 6th leading cause of death in the…
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Do You Get Frustrated as a Family Caregiver and then Feel Awful?
September 6, 2016
Caregiver in Redwood City CA You're not alone. Whether you're frustrated that your loved one won't change her lifestyle to improve her health or…
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What are Chronic Diseases and why are Elders at Risk
August 31, 2016
Elder Care in Belmont CA Chronic health conditions are common among elderly adults, affecting more than 70 million adults over the age of 50. Anyone…
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Preparing Your Aging Parent for a Stress Test
August 23, 2016
Senior Care in Los Gatos CA Throughout your experience as a family caregiver, you are going to encounter a variety of potentially challenging…
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5 Items Your Parent Should Always Have With Them When Traveling
August 16, 2016
Elder Care in San Jose CA Traveling with your aging parent can be a fun and exciting experience. In order to make the most of this, however, it is…
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5 Things to Tell Your Children About Your Caregiver Efforts
August 9, 2016
Caregiver in Aptos CA Being a family caregiver is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling roles that you can take on during your life. It can also…
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Writing and Poetry for Seniors
August 2, 2016
Elderly Care in Santa Cruz CA As people age a lack of mobility is often a factor in their being able to get out and about; certainly in doing things…
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Could the Loss of Driving Ability be Impacting Your Parent's Health?
July 26, 2016
Senior Care in Santa Cruz CA August is National Traffic Awareness Month. This is the perfect time to be thinking about how to help your parent stay…
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3 Easy Ways Older Adults Can Improve Their Golf Game
July 20, 2016
Home Care in Atherton CA Golf is the perfect low-impact sport for older adults. It provides them with an excellent cardiovascular workout that will…
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Tips for Making Dressing Easier and Faster for a Parent with Alzheimer's Disease
July 11, 2016
Senior Care in Aptos CA Though it becomes increasingly more difficult as your aging parent progresses further into their journey with Alzheimer's…
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Being Honest with Yourself About Your Caregiver Capabilities and Limitations
July 6, 2016
Caregiver in Menlo Park CA Being a family caregiver for your elderly parent can be one of the most rewarding things that you can do in your life. It…
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Simple Ways to Reduce Fire Risk in Your Parent's Home
June 27, 2016
Elderly Care in Redwood City CA According to the U.S. Fire Administration, older adults are at the highest risk of suffering from a severe injury or…
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How to Start Planning a Daily Routine
June 21, 2016
Senior Care in Palo Alto CA Before you actually start putting a daily routine into practice, you need to sit down and plan it out. Sometimes when…
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Helping Your Loved Ones Understand Your Parent's Journey with Alzheimer's Disease
June 15, 2016
Home Care in Saratoga CA Finding out that your aging loved one has Alzheimer's disease can be an upsetting and frightening moment. As soon as you…
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How an Elderly Care Provider Can Help Your Parent Keep Their Pet at Home
June 8, 2016
Elderly Care in Belmont CA A pet can play an extremely important role in your aging parent's later years. Whether it is a dog or a cat, this furry…
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Georgia Blueberry Month
May 31, 2016
Elder Care in Palo Alto CA June is Georgia Blueberry Month. These tasty little gems are packed with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins, making them…
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May 25th is National Senior Health and Fitness Day
May 25, 2016
Senior Care in San Jose CA All across the United States, May 25th is recognized as National Senior Health and Fitness Day. This special…
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Tips for Composting
May 17, 2016
Home Care in Aptos CA Starting a compost heap or compost bin at your loved one’s home can help them to create less waste which ends up in…
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National Tap Dance Day
May 11, 2016
Caregiver in Santa Cruz CA When it comes to caregiver stress, finding ways to reduce and manage it is essential to making sure that you maintain…
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May is National Salad Month
May 5, 2016
Elder Care in Santa Cruz CA Salads are a great go-to side dish, appetizer, or entree in the spring. They are light, cool, and crisp and they are…
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Is Your Parent Suffering from High Blood Pressure?
April 27, 2016
Senior Care in Menlo Park CA Whether you have been caring for your elderly parent for some time or are just getting started on your senior care…
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What Your Parents Should Know About Rosacea
April 19, 2016
Elderly Care in Atherton CA As your loved ones age, they are more likely to experience changes to their skin that can result in unusual redness or…
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Does Your Parent Need a Home Care Provider at Night?
April 13, 2016
Home Care in Santa Cruz CA Hiring a home care provider for your elderly loved one can be one of the best decisions that you make for him. This care…
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What is Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)?
April 5, 2016
Senior Care in Redwood City CA It is normal for seniors to experience some degree of memory loss and cognitive decline as they age, but in some…
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5 Tips to Help Protect the Eyes of a Woman that You Love
March 30, 2016
Caregiver in Belmont CA April is devoted to Women's Eye Health and Safety and whether you're a family caregiver or you care for an elderly loved one…
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Can Playing Board Games Really Improve Your Elder Care for Your Parent?
March 23, 2016
Elder Care in Atherton CA Playing board games with your aging parent might seem like a great way to add some entertainment to your elder care…
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4 Tips to Help Your Loved One Get Back to Sleep in the Middle of the Night
March 15, 2016
Home Care in Palo Alto CA Sometimes your loved one can fall asleep fairly well but then wakes up at some point in the middle of the night. This can…
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Preparing with Your Parent for a Cancer Screening Appointment
March 8, 2016
Senior Care in Saratoga CA The prospect that your aging loved one might have cancer can be one of the most frightening and stressful experiences…
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Signs That Your Loved One May be Dealing with a Blood Clot
March 2, 2016
Caregiver in Los Gatos CA Deep vein thrombosis is a condition that impacts approximately 900,000 people each year throughout the United States. Of…
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Gluten-Free Flour Blend for Gluten-Free Diets
February 23, 2016
Elder Care in Palo Alto CA If your aging parent has Celiac's disease, Chrohn's disease, or another form of verified gluten sensitivity, you may find…
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March is National Color Therapy Month
February 18, 2016
Caregivers in San Jose CA Did you know that something as simple and as easily-forgotten as color can have significant effects on the mind and mood?…
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The Health Benefits of Garlic for Seniors
February 11, 2016
Senior Care in Saratoga CA Garlic is always good for adding a tasty zip to just about any meal from pasta dishes to soups. Its potent flavor is sure…
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Elderly Care Tips: Cleaning Up Without Stressing Out
February 2, 2016
Elder Care Los Gatos CA It is something that you might have been dreading since the beginning of your elderly care journey with your parents, even…
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How to Cope with Emergencies with Your Elderly Loved One
January 27, 2016
Elderly Care in Saratoga CA Thinking about emergency situations that might plague your elderly loved one can be terrifying. One way to work through…
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Try a New Food: Eggplant
January 19, 2016
Home Care in San Jose CA Despite their beautiful deep purple coloring, eggplants are a vegetable that many people tend to shy away from. Since…
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Senior Care Tips: Prompt Response to a Vehicle Accident
January 12, 2016
Senior Care in Aptos CA Being involved in a vehicle accident is something that you never want to think about, but like other frightening and…
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4 Tips for Helping Your Elderly Loved One Start an Exercise Routine
January 5, 2016
Elderly Care in Menlo Park CA Your elderly loved one might know that she should be exercising more, but she may not feel motivated to actually get…
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What Seniors Need to Know About Dry Mouth
December 30, 2015
Senior Care in Redwood City CA Dry mouth is a common problem for seniors, but it is not something that they must suffer through. In fact, dry…
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Active Elderly are Happier
December 22, 2015
Elderly Care in Palo Alto CA The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) notes that less active elderly are less likely to be happy.…
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Quick and Easy Meal Ideas for the Family Caregiver: The Breakfast Sandwich
December 15, 2015
Caregiver in Saratoga CA Cooking up fresh and healthy meals is one of the primary tasks a family caregiver will do. While there are times when you…
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4 Ways to Protect Your Elderly Loved One's Eyesight
December 10, 2015
Elderly Care in Los Gatos CA Having good eyesight helps your loved one to feel independent and keeps her doing the things that she enjoys, whether…
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4 Tips to Help Your Arthritic Loved One Embrace an Exercise Routine
December 1, 2015
Elderly Care in San Jose CA Arthritis is incredibly painful, which means that many elderly loved ones who suffer from it avoid moving. The…
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Health Benefits of Green Tea for the Elderly
November 27, 2015
Elderly Care in Aptos CA Green tea is a popular beverage found in fancy coffee shops and in Chinese restaurants, but it isn’t just its light,…
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Home Care Tips: Top 5 Housekeeping Tasks to do Daily to Keep the Home Fresh and Clean
November 20, 2015
Home Care in Menlo Park CA One of the most beneficial services that your elderly loved ones' home care provider can offer them is helping to…
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Senior Care Activities: Days of Thankfulness
November 11, 2015
Senior Care in Santa Cruz CA Thanksgiving is a time when families come together to celebrate all of the wonderful things that they have in life and…
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4 Things Seniors Need to Consider when Choosing a Pet
November 6, 2015
Senior Care in Menlo Park CA Among the best ways for seniors to get the companionship they are looking for is by getting a new pet. The world of…
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Home Care Awareness: Hangnails
October 28, 2015
Home Care in Redwood City CA Taking care of your hands is an important part of maintaining your health, and if you are on a home care journey with…
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FREE In-Home Safety Consultation
October 21, 2015
In-Home Safety Consultation Call us today for a FREE In-Home Safety Consultation! Our Care Manager/RNs are here to answer all of your questions…
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Transportation Services Now Available
October 21, 2015
Transportation Services Familiar Surroundings has a new addition to our services! Get picked up and escorted in style in our wheelchair accessible…
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Planning a Special Thanksgiving for Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
October 20, 2015
Senior Care in Belmont CA Thanksgiving is a wonderful time when family members can come together, enjoying each other’s company and a spirit of…
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4 Sleep Tips for Seniors
October 14, 2015
Senior Care in Atherton CA Some people forget just how important it is to get the right amount of sleep each night. As people age, they will need…
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Caregiver of the Month
October 8, 2015
Caregiver of the Month: Margarita H. We would like to recognize Margarita H. as Caregiver of the Month of October! Margarita is very well liked by…
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Elderly Care: Foods That Will Increase the Blood Platelet Count of Seniors
October 6, 2015
Senior Care in Palo Alto CA A healthy amount of blood platelets that elders should have is between 150,000 and 450,000 for every microliter of…
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Senior Care Tips: Letting a Doctor Help You Choose a Care Provider
October 1, 2015
Senior Care in Saratoga CA As your parents' family caregiver, one of the most important steps you can take to ensure that they get the level of care…
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Seasonal Skin Care for Seniors
September 23, 2015
Home Care in Los Gatos CA With age, changing skin requires special care. Aging skin is more fragile, less able to repair itself and…
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Employee of the Year
September 17, 2015
Employee of the Year: Tamara B. Every year one employee is chosen that exemplifies outstanding service to our clients and displays the spirit that…
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Depression in the Elderly: Causes Symptoms, Treatment
September 16, 2015
Elderly Care in Watsonville CA Depression in the elderly, also known as Geriatric Depression, is a condition that affects over 6 million adults over…
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Annual Caregiver Appreciation Day Party
September 15, 2015
Caregiver Appreciation Day On Friday, September 11th, we celebrated our 5th anniversary with our annual Caregiver Appreciation Day Party at our San…
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Senior Care Observances: World Gratitude Day
September 8, 2015
Senior Care in Santa Clara CA Taking on the role of being a family caregiver for your elderly loved ones and creating a senior care plan for them…
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5 Fun, Senior Friendly Activities to do this Fall
August 31, 2015
Senior Care in Redwood City CA Summer is giving way to Autumn and with the change in weather also comes a whole new set of things to do. So call…
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Delivery Possibilities for Home Care
August 26, 2015
Home Care in Palo Alto CA Because the desire to age in place is growing in popularity among seniors, so has the home delivery options now available.…
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Elder Care Observances: Multigenerational Care during Baby Safety Month
August 19, 2015
Elder Care in San Mateo CA Multigenerational care is a growing trend in elder care. Many family caregivers are choosing to transition their elderly…
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5th Anniversary Employee Recognition
August 12, 2015
It takes a special kind of person to dedicate their lives to care for others. At Familiar Surroundings Home Care we are fortunate to have so many…
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Home Care Recipes: Homemade Slice and Bake Cookies
August 11, 2015
Home Care in Santa Cruz CA Everybody loves the smell of fresh baked cookies, and there is nothing quite like biting into a homemade cookie still…
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Family Surroundings Home Care Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary
August 11, 2015
5th Anniversary Celebration It all started with a vision and 5 years ago it became a reality! Happy 5th Anniversary to Familiar Surroundings Home…
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September Employee of the Month
August 11, 2015
Halima H. Halima is the kind of caregiver that clients love! She never calls out sick, clocks in and out and turns her task sheets on time. Halima…
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Familiar Surroundings Home Care Offers Transportation Services
August 11, 2015
Familiar Surroundings Home Care recently acquired a beautiful, new van for transporting our clients! We are excited to offer a clean, comfortable…
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Senior Care Tips: Helping Your Parents Adjust After Downsizing
August 4, 2015
Senior Care in San Jose CA For many elderly adults, downsizing is simply a part of aging. Moving from a large home to a smaller space takes a…
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The Benefits of Choosing a Family-Owned Home Care Service
July 13, 2015
Our Personal Attendants are trained for all our of your non-medical needs. In-home care is a service designed to provide elderly individuals with…
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What is Alzheimer's Disease?
June 23, 2015
Did you know that approximately one out of every 10 individuals over the age of 65 will be affected by Alzheimer’s disease? This video takes a…
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5 Things You Need to Know About In-Home Care
May 22, 2015
If you’re considering in-home care, you may not yet be aware of all of its many benefits. Keep reading to learn five things you need to know about…
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Tips to Prevent Fraud
November 19, 2014
In some cases "The Good 'Ole Days" are gone. More and more people are becoming victims of con artists and scams. It's…
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Reducing a Senior's Risk of Dementia with Exercise
July 29, 2014
Did you know that 34% of the population 50 years & over is sedentary? Inactivity increases with age, however studies show those 65 yrs. and older…
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Walking Safely on Slippery Sidewalks
February 5, 2014
Although the wintertime in Northern California doesn't bring any snow, it does bring rain. If you have elderly loved ones who live on their own,…
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ER Visits for Elderly Rise During Thanksgiving
November 15, 2013
Thanksgiving is a time of eating turkey, gathering with…
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Alzheimer's vs. Dementia
November 1, 2013
November is National Alzheimer's Association Awareness Month -Alzheimer's disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the…
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How Our Bodies Change With Age
October 14, 2013
Aging is a fact of life. Some of us do it more gracefully than…
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Signs a Loved One Could Use In-Home Care
September 26, 2013
Making the important decision to hire in-home senior caregivers to assist your loved one is not always an easy process. However, if you feel that he…
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Carbon Monoxide- The Silent Killer
September 18, 2013
Why is it called "The Silent Killer?" * People do not realize it is in the air. * It is a toxic gas that has no color, no taste and no…
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What to Look for When Choosing In-Home Care Services
September 11, 2013
Helping Hand Choosing in-home care is a very personal matter; this vital service provides seniors with the independence to maintain a high quality…