A spousal caregiver recently told me he looks at his watch all day for the time he will experience the joy of seeing his wife and when his eyes meet hers his joy turns to pain as she can’t remember who he is. Love never ends – and for spousal caregivers, traveling the journey of Read More
Archives for April 2012
Glen Park Festival – San Francisco
Come visit the Eldercare Services’ Community Outreach team at their booth and enjoy a great neighborhood festival at the same time! When: Sunday, April 29, 2012 | 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Where: In San Francisco’s Glen Park village, along Diamond Street between Bosworth and Chenery, as well as extending down Wilder street More Info: Read More
8 Tips to Help with Caring for a Loved One Who Stays Awake During the Night
Professional Geriatric Care Manager, Eldercare Services, Jean Tokarek, MPA, CMC You may be caring for a parent or older person who wants to stay up all night and sleep at odd hours during the day. This behavior is known as “sundowning.” The Alzheimer’s Association states that 20% of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease exhibit increased Read More