You might have just had your annual visit with mom or dad this past holiday and for the first time you notice the changes that your sister has been reporting and you have been denying for the past two years. To be fair, it is hard to see and accept that our once all-powerful and Read More
New Year – New You – New Ways
Want to make changes? However, your schedule or life duties (like family caregiving) seem to always get priority over “you!” Starting off on the right foot to accomplish your goals or even to approach those New Year’s resolutions takes fortitude and discipline. Doing this does not sound like fun or something most of us want Read More
Safety in the Home – Not Just for Mom!
Falls are the number one cause of injury for the over 65 set. The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) research notes that one in three adults over 65 fall each year. The CDC also reports that the number one cause of death from injury over 65 is a fall. The direct medical cost Read More
CA Labor Law Changes Affect Everyone Hiring Live-in Caregivers – Beginning 2014
This fall, the California legislature passed a bill (AB241) which was signed by the Governor. It will change the way families privately employ and agencies pay and bill for 24 hour live-in caregivers. All caregivers working in private homes will need to keep a sleep log to prove they are getting at least five hours Read More
Ten Perfect Gifts to Give and Receive
What is the perfect gift? Is there such a thing? And, why are we on the “hunt” for that perfect gift? It might be a combination of wanting appreciation as well as wanting to please the other. We can be distracted by some of the greed and competitiveness that we find in the world; so, Read More
Some Ways to Reduce Your Dementia Risk
There is no sure way to prevent dementia. But, there are some things you can do to lower your risk of developing a dementia. There is a growing amount of evidence that staying in school, keeping your mind active and maintaining good physical health can significantly lower your risk. Two studies published recently – one Read More
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