by Pam Ness With the approach of Easter (March 27) and Passover (starting April 22), there is a lot to look forward to: the early blooms and breezes of spring, more daylight, and an opportunity to gather together with extended family to celebrate the holidays. While the occasion may be joyous, holidays can contain difficult Read More
How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Stay Healthy During Cold Season by Pam Ness We are currently in the thick of cold and flu season. Seniors are especially at risk of developing complications if they do become sick, so taking preventive measures to keep both seniors and their caregivers healthy is essential. Here’s a few tips on how to stay healthy Read More
What to Expect When Touring a Residential Care Facility
Perhaps your loved one was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, and though they have not progressed rapidly in their disease, you sense that soon enough they will not be able to be left alone. Oftentimes, a family and friends decide to put their loved one in a residential care facility, and maybe that is Read More
The Unexpected Benefits of Joining an Alzheimer’s Support Group
by Leah Weinberg When a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, the caretaker family members may think that a support group “isn’t for them”. They may want to deal with their feelings privately, and don’t yet understand the benefits of an Alzheimer’s support group and hearing other people’s stories who are in the Read More
Alzheimer’s and the Your Brain Matters Initiative
by Leah Weinberg The Alzheimer’s Association of Central California recently held their Second Annual Your Brain Matters Alzheimer’s Women’s Initiative Luncheon. The event was to celebrate and honor exceptional dementia caregivers and raised more than $250,000. The next event will be on November 18, 2016 in Santa Barbara. Lisa Genova, PhD, author of the best-selling Read More
What is Medical Gap Insurance?
Medical Gap Insurance is extra health insurance you purchase from a private insurance company, on top of the health insurance you already have, to pay the difference in costs that your original Medicare insurance doesn’t cover. Some costs that Medicare does not cover are deductibles, co-payments, and medical care you receive if you travel out Read More
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