According to the American Cancer Association, skin cancer is on the rise in the United States. Often seniors think that the damage was done to their skin when they were young and didn’t protect themselves from the harmful UV rays – this is somewhat right, but further exposure increases the probability of a skin cancer so protecting yourself Read More
Eldercare Services Partnering with Lamorinda Village
As a community service, Eldercare Services is providing a location and a facilitator for an exciting 10 week class called the “BE! Brain Enrichment Course,” designed by Linda Sasser, Ph.D. The professional staff of Eldercare has one of our expert Aging Life Care Managers teach the class. The majority of the 25 participants are members Read More
Safety in the Home – Not Just for Mom!
Falls are the number one cause of injury for the over-65 club. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that one in every three adults over the age of 65 falls each year. The CDC also reports that the number one cause of fatality from injury among seniors is falling. The direct medical Read More
Keeping Seniors and People with Disabilities Safe and Healthy During Emergencies
Planning for emergencies can feel stressful, but for those taking care of a senior or someone with a disability or serious health condition, having a detailed emergency plan in place is essential. Caring for aging parents or someone with functional limitations and keeping that person safe and healthy in an emergency situation requires a little Read More
“Finding Dory” – Short Term Memory Loss & Hope
Last night I saw the new Pixar movie, “Finding Dory.” Yes, it is about a little fish that gets lost and the journey she takes looking for her parents and at the same time forgetting what she is doing. It is also about the voyage of life and all the people we meet as we Read More
Emergency Preparedness Plan for Caregivers
As a caregiver, one of your most important responsibilities is to keep everyone safe and to have a plan of action for emergency situations. When a crisis happens (medical emergency, natural disaster), you have to be able to think about the person you are caring for, and how you might best help them in that emergency Read More
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