Do you share caregiving duties with another family member? Do you give the primary caregiver in your family time off? If you answered yes to one of these two questions, you are not alone. Thousands of families are providing care for an aging relative. Up to 70% of all care is provided by families in Read More
Archives for March 2012
My Mom Has Memory Loss: How Long Will It Take Her To Adjust To A Move?
There are many aspects to consider when we think about moving a parent or other loved one from their current home to an assisted facility. The family is often immersed in an entirely new world filled with new terms, financial contracts and “levels of care”. As advocates, we do our best to find the best Read More
Keep Seniors Safe at Home
A free Resource Fair & Panel Presentation sponsored by Eldercare Services and Mercy Retirement & Care Center When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Mercy Retirement & Care Center | 3431 Foothill Blvd., Oakland RSVP: (510) 534-8547 ext. 630 | Space is limited. Call today! Get your questions answered from Read More