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Assistive Devices for Seniors: Why Aren’t More Seniors Using Them?

Think of the many tools you make use of every single day – your phone, toothbrush, hairbrush – simple things, but ones you cannot picture living without. For many, there are basic assistive devices for seniors available that could mean the difference between living at home and moving to assisted living. However, almost 1/2 of […]

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Exceptional Home Care Services for Newport Beach Seniors

CareWorks Health Services is honored to provide trusted home and respite care services for Newport Beach area aging adults and their families. With customized services designed to meet the needs of each individual, CareWorks provides assistance with personal care, specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other chronic health conditions, and so much more. […]

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Why Some Medications Increase Fall Risk for Seniors

We have known for a long time that there are specific medications that increase the fall risk for seniors. Twenty years ago, a little more than half of seniors were impacted by that risk; however today, that number has increased considerably – to an astounding 94% of seniors who are now vulnerable to falling due to […]

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Entertaining Activity Ideas for Seniors with Low Vision and Alzheimer’s

Finding activities that are fun and engaging for a family member with Alzheimer’s can be a challenge. Add in vision impairment, and it might seem extremely daunting. Even so, it is very important to ensure every day holds possibilities for purpose, joy, and meaning – decreasing the level of agitation, frustration, and other challenging behaviors […]

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Beware of This Senior Scam That Targets Lonely Seniors

It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began; a year of fear, isolation, and loneliness for a great many older adults. Physical distancing has eliminated the opportunity for the warmth and comfort of a hug and even an in-person smile in many cases. Yet humans are social creatures, and this diminished socialization […]

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Expert Care for Westminster Seniors

At CareWorks Health Services, we’re dedicated to serving seniors who call Westminster home by helping aging adults continue to enjoy the city’s many offerings. As the trusted provider of home care services in Westminster and the surrounding areas, CareWorks Health Services provides personalized care in accordance with each individual’s specific requests and needs. For some […]

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Caring for Senior Parents SOS: Family Counseling

There are particular milestones we might encounter in our lives that, though not necessarily negative, are known stressors. Losing a job. Starting a brand-new job. Getting married. Getting divorced. And one that we in the home care industry are especially mindful of: the physical and mental effect on family members who are caring for aging […]

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Caring for Elderly Parents: Assessing Mental Health from a Distance

The isolation and fear as a result of COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the wellbeing of the elderly, with nearly one-half of seniors surveyed in a Kaiser Family Foundation poll stating that their degree of stress and worry was negatively impacting their own health. And even though it still may be risky to visit in […]

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Outstanding Home Care for Laguna Woods Seniors

CareWorks Health Services is proud to provide the most trusted home care for Laguna Woods-area seniors and their families. With care solutions designed to meet the unique needs of each individual, let us help your loved one with personal care such as bathing and dressing, light housekeeping services, planning and preparing healthy meals, specialized care […]

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Helping Seniors Remain Independent Starts with These Four Steps

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 […]

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Shadowing Behaviors and What They Really Mean for Seniors with Dementia

Primary caregivers for a loved one with Alzheimer’s are typically acquainted with the difficulty experienced in trying to take a quiet minute or two alone – to use the bathroom, get a brief shower, or even walk into another room. Those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can experience enhanced fear when a loved one is out of […]

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Create a Memory Book for Seniors with Dementia

“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 […]