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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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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…