Driving a vehicle and having the ability to run errands and be responsible for one’s own transportation provides a strong sense of independence and drastically improves quality of life. Therefore, it is a privilege that we wish to be able to maintain as long as possible. Everyone ages at a different pace and experiences different Read More
Ways Technology Can Enrich the Lives of Seniors
by Pam Ness It is often assumed that technology is the domain of youth, but there are many simple ways to bring new forms of entertainment and pleasure to seniors right in their homes. Even if seniors do not own a smartphone, tablet, or computer, these devices can be shared by caregivers and loved ones. Read More
DMV and Senior Drivers
by Sandi Gunnett, MSP, HS-BCP, CMC Eldercare Services Director of Clinical Operations, Certified Care Manager The State of California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can be a complex system to navigate, but there is help! For drivers who are 65 years of age and up, the DMV has a “Senior Ombudsman Program”. This program is Read More
Elder Abuse: “Yes, It Can Happen to You”
Lamorinda Weekly, December 3, 2014 “Hi Grandma, it’s me your favorite grandson. I was in an accident…I’m fine, but if I report it, I’ll lose my insurance and driver’s license. Can you wire me money?” Or, so the story goes. These scams are prevalent, and even those with sound minds and good hearing are being Read More
Dementia and Glasses/Hearing Aids
Glasses and hearing aids: The unheralded quality of life features that, all too often, are taken for granted. My client recently had the unfortunate experience of having her glasses break – more specifically the frames. She has a dementia diagnosis and it was a very sudden and distinct change in her reaction to her surroundings Read More
Emergency Response Systems Save Lives and Medicare Big Dollars
Needless trips to the ER are stressful to older adults and their families and take the time of emergency room medical providers. These needless trips will cost individuals, hospitals and Medicare thousands of dollars. My mother, who lives in Assisted Living, uses oxygen and can have episodes of forgetting how to adjust her oxygen and Read More