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Top-Rated Home Care in Corona del Mar for Aging Adults

Aging adults and their families know that when it’s time to consider options for home care in Corona del Mar, CareWorks Health Services is the top option! We have built an unsurpassed reputation for providing exceptional in-home care services that are designed to help aging adults remain independent in the homes they love. From our […]

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Alzheimer’s Disease Research Uncovers a New Hypothesis

Discovering a cure for Alzheimer’s has become as tangled as the tau threads that have long been considered to be the root cause of the disease. But now, researchers may be drawing a step closer to untangling the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease, by using a new train of thought. New Alzheimer’s disease research studies are […]

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Utilizing Your Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits for Home Care

It’s a great idea to plan ahead for future needs by investing in a long-term care insurance policy, but when the time comes to access those benefits, seniors and their families may find the process confusing. The following long-term care insurance primer can help: What services are covered? While each person’s plan may differ, long-term […]

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Health Concerns That Can Cause Mood Swings in Seniors

We all have good days and bad days, and we are all entitled to a bit of crankiness or negative thinking every so often. If you are taking care of an older adult who seems to have fallen into a routine of ongoing complaining and negativity, however, it is worth exploring whether a health problem […]

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Simple, Effective Strategies You Can Try Today to Reduce Memory Decline

Remember learning the order of the colors of the rainbow in elementary school? A number of us were introduced to Roy G. Biv to master this feat – among the many mnemonics we learn that, surprisingly, often stay with us for a lifetime. As we age, some degree of memory decline is to be anticipated; […]

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Vitamins for Older Adults: Benefits or Just Hype?

Minerals, supplements, and vitamins for older adults – oh my! 70% of seniors are taking them; but are they actually necessary as we grow older? After all, a balanced and healthy diet offers older adults essential nutrients. But there are specific instances of deficiency that could make a case for the addition of a supplement. […]

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Top Excuses Alzheimer’s Caregivers Often Make

“You can make it, but it’s easier if you don’t have to do it alone.” – Betty Ford We all realize that no single person is an island, something which particularly rings true when caring for someone with dementia. Nonetheless many Alzheimer’s caregivers falter with regards to accepting or asking for the help they need. […]

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Are You Feeling Unappreciated as a Family Caregiver?

From the moment you woke up this morning up until the end of a tiring day, you’ve given your all to your older family member. You provided help with showering and dressing, prepared nutritious meals, cleaned the house, all while making sure your loved one was happily involved in meaningful activities, made it for their […]

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What to Know If Applying for Guardianship of an Elderly Parent

In an ideal world, our family interactions would all be positive and helpful. We would handle transitional times cooperatively, smoothly, and with virtually no disagreement. As our parents grew older, it would be a simple process to satisfy their needs today and their needs in the future. The reality, however, is that being an adult […]

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Compassionate Home Care in Anaheim

CareWorks Health Services is honored to provide compassionate home care in Anaheim and the surrounding communities that allows older adults to remain in the comfort of home. With personalized services designed to meet the unique needs of each client, our professional caregivers provide a variety of services from warm and friendly companionship to specialized dementia […]

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A New Alzheimer’s Treatment Option Holds Promise in Clinical Trials

If 2021 will be remembered as the year for COVID-19 vaccines, perhaps 2022 will be marked with a different version of a life-changing Alzheimer’s treatment option: a vaccine that may actually prevent or slow the further advancement of Alzheimer’s disease.  The very first human trial of Protollin, delivered through nasal spray, is underway in 16 […]

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Virtual Reality Opens a New Frontier in Reaching Seniors with Alzheimer’s

Imagine for a minute how it would feel to struggle with the cognitive obstacles of dementia. The people who are closest to you are now unfamiliar. The words and phrases that would roll off your tongue without an additional thought are now just out of reach. In fact, the whole world as you once knew […]