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It’s easy to get caught up in the daily tasks of caregiving for a senior you care about. There is a great deal to be done, and sometimes it is just simpler and much more efficient to do it all on your own, letting a loved one relax. After all, our elders have taken care […]
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss Memories are what bind together our past with who we are today; and for a senior with dementia, confusion around these memories can have a profound impact. One of our goals in taking care of seniors with […]
Think about the most perfect holiday celebrations you can imagine. While that image will vary a little for each of us, it might include gifts, lights, good food, and traditions handed down through the generations. Yet what absolutely rings true for everyone is the joy in spending time with those we love. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 […]
Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to face seemingly insurmountable challenges connected with the care of the older adults they love. With COVID-19’s specific dangers to senior citizens and those with underlying health concerns, such as COPD, diabetes, and heart problems, as well as others that are common in older adults, […]
While comedians and circus clowns may stir audiences to laughter over such stunts as slipping on a banana peel, there’s nothing funny about falling, especially for older adults, who are at a heightened risk for serious injuries that could lead to a lengthy rehabilitation process. Not only that, but there’s a lesser known complication that […]
After months of quarantining, isolating, and distancing from family and friends, stay-at-home orders have been lifted this summer. But for seniors in particular, is it safe to consider going out? Unfortunately, when it comes to senior safety, there’s no cut-and-dry answer, and a variety of criteria need to be considered to come to the best […]
Being aware of where to turn with regard to the current, most reliable info on COVID-19, particularly as it pertains to the elderly and those who provide care for them, is essential – and can be confusing. Because of so many sources and differing opinions on this important topic, we want to help make it […]
A current research study of more than 2,000 older adults reveals that an incredible 87% take more than one prescription drug, and a full 36% are taking five or more – as well as 38% using over-the-counter meds on a routine basis. Monitoring medication for seniors can be extremely difficult, and there are a number of […]
CareWorks Health Services is proud to provide the most trusted home care for Mission Viejo-area seniors and their families. With customized solutions designed to meet the unique needs of each individual, let us help your loved one with personal care such as bathing and dressing, planning and preparing healthy meals, light housekeeping services, specialized care for […]
While the ultimate goal is to increase the health and safety for seniors they love, family caregivers, unfortunately, sometimes end up diminishing their own health in the process. An incredible 94% of caregivers in a recently available study conducted by Ohio State University documented musculoskeletal pain in at least one part of their body – and […]
The earliest signs might be so subtle that most people wouldn’t even detect that anything is amiss. Mom is outgoing, friendly, and conversational when visiting your family and while running errands. However those closest to her are beginning to pick up on concerns: being forgetful about the soup cooking on the stove, leading to a […]
It’s a conflict that develops for numerous families: older adults adamantly like to age in place in their own homes, while their family members worry about their well-being. And there’s a debate to be made in both cases. Seniors, especially those who live alone, encounter multiple risks: falls that could possibly result in serious injury, […]
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