Did you know that California has a free program that benefits all state residents that might have difficulty using or managing effectively their existing telephone? It is called California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) and to date it has helped over 650,000 Californian’s with vision, hearing, mobility, speech and/or memory impairments to effectively be in touch Read More
Parent care…in the parking lot!
I was going into a nearby medical center and saw a man fixing an older woman’s shawl and hat – on a mild but cloudy December afternoon. As he pushed the woman past me, it was easy to see that they had the exact same profile; he was just about 30 years younger. I thought Read More
Free Medical Alert Device is a Scam – AARP Offers Tips
Several of us at Eldercare Services have experienced attempts by those of a potential scam targeting seniors. An automated caller asks for personal information so a “free” medical alert device can be delivered. AARP recently published an article regarding this scam, and offers tips on self protection. If you receive one of these calls, simply Read More
Aging Families: Dilemmas, Concerns and Solutions
Working adults in the “autumn” of their careers find that they are juggling work and aging family dilemmas — causing loss of pay or employer dissatisfaction with their performance or absence. Baby Boomers facing retirement also face the realities of still having to care for parents or other older relatives — this “care” duty can Read More
The Elephant in the Room – Difficult Talks We All Should Have
Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Founder and Executive Director of Eldercare Services discusses and give solutions on effective communication with family members about the issues of aging. These issues might be: Who would make medical decisions for you? And, do they know your wishes? Remarriage Memory loss — possible dementia Forgiveness — Needing it and Read More
Pickled Grapes – A Lesson in "Being in the Moment"
Visiting a small group home this past weekend, I arrived when three seniors were just finishing their lunch meal, so I joined the conversation. The first one (a new resident) asked me if this was a “boarding house” and I answered in the affirmative about everyone having their own rooms. One of the ladies answered, Read More
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