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
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
The Great Flu Shot Myth
Yup! It’s that time again – flu shot time. So many people fail to protect themselves and their loved ones from what could be a serious illness. The elderly are especially high risk for serious flu infections, as are young children. Between 1976 and 2006 influenza and complications from influenza caused from 3,000 to 49,000 Read More
Free Program Available to the Deaf and Disabled of CA
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
Empowering Family Caregivers – Knowledge is a Must
Almost 30% of us are caring for a family member according to research by the Family Caregiver Alliance. As Baby Boomers grow older, the number of us needing some kind of care or support will rise. Most families and individuals are unprepared for this new role – it is thrust upon them by a new Read More
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