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On average, a senior takes approximately 15-18 different prescriptions every day, so as senior care experts, we know that it’s not hard to understand why so many seniors miss doses or take incorrect amounts of their medications. But there are health risks that happen because of these medication errors. Enter the creation of the pill […]
We’re a do-it-yourself society; one that particularly values self-reliance, and applauds the people that pull themselves up by their bootstraps and handle as much as possible by themselves. However, the reality is, there are some things we just can’t accomplish all alone; things that can possibly cause injury to ourselves or perhaps other people when […]
Those who’ve ever invested some time with young children understand precisely what a treasure chest of creativity results from a basket loaded with an assortment of odds and ends. Popsicle sticks, buttons, clothes pins, and paper clips can be transformed from their standard routine uses into princesses, mythical beasts, race cars, or a group of […]
Because seniors are typically engaged in fewer strenuous activities than when they were younger, it may seem counterintuitive to worry about dehydration. But in actuality, due in part to the normal aging process, as many as 31% of seniors are diagnosed with dehydration—especially when living in warm places like Orange County. Also, the advantages to […]
Those providing senior care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia know all too well the varied and complex behaviors associated with the disease, and one of the most challenging is the change in temperament – the Jekyll and Hyde transformation from that sweet, gentle person into an angry, offensive bully. […]
Think about this possibility: your 90-year-old mother, who lives in her own home alone, fell recently, cracked her pelvis, and is being released from the hospital today. Sorting through and reading her discharge paperwork, you notice the doctor’s orders for a number of different medications, ongoing physical therapy, a medical checkup appointment that needs to […]
Seniors in California are inundated with an explosion of high tech products aimed at improving their safety and independence and enhancing their lives. By pressing a few buttons, they can instantly visit by video with friends and family through Skype, wear a bracelet that connects with emergency personnel when assistance is needed, and even be […]
Since moving across the country, you’ve made it a point to call Dad every Sunday afternoon, no exceptions. After catching up on what happened over the last week, he always reassures you that yes, he’s eating well, getting plenty of rest, taking his meds, and doing just fine. However, visiting him for a few days […]
Seniors who care about their health make sure to include a variety of food groups in their diet, get plenty of sleep, and exercise. They are also likely to begin their day with a dose of daily vitamins to ensure they’re meeting that “recommended daily allowance” of nutrients. Isn’t that what the experts advise? Latest […]
Anyone who has been a caregiver for an aging parent can tell you how stressful it can be. But supporting two elderly parents simultaneously, balancing between two unique sets of needs, schedules, and personalities? If you’re in this position, it might feel as though you’re holding it all together by a thread, and there are […]
“Sharon, it’s so great to see you!” What a sweet greeting this would be…if you were Sharon. More and more, Mom is confusing you with her sister, forgetting that you are her daughter. When dementia begins to steal memories and your loved one no longer recognizes your face, it may be very difficult to accept. […]
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