As we age, we face more challenges around the home which increases the chances of being injured or hospitalized. Here are a few of the home safety concerns for Pasadena seniors that caregivers should be on the lookout for: Medication mismanagement – forgetting to take medication or improper dosage can result in illness and/or hospitalization. [...]
To promote quality in-home care and enhance the home care industry, the California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) offers a Home Care Aide (HCA) Organization Certification Program for in-home care providers who meet specific standards. Providing safe in-home care for Pasadena seniors is the priority for Select Home Care Pasadena and we are [...]
You’ve decided that it is time. It is time to choose home care in Pasadena or wherever you live for your aging parent or loved one. This is a process that may be emotionally difficult, but will provide peace of mind once it is complete. After all, the end result is the safety and health [...]
Select Home Care Pasadena is the premier provider of in-home care for Pasadena seniors and those struggling with illness or disability. We provide comfortable and professional care for seniors, disabled loved ones, or any individual seeking assistance in their home. Our goal is to help Pasadena area seniors age safely at home. We want you [...]
As part of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, Select Home Care Pasadena wants to share some important facts about Alzheimer’s. Information from the Alzheimer’s Association website. Worldwide, 47 million people are living with dementia. The annual global cost of dementia is $604 billion in U.S. dollars. The number of people living with dementia worldwide is [...]
What is aging in place? According to the Aging in Place organization, “Aging in place refers to living where you have lived for years, not typically in a health care environment or nursing home, using products, services, and conveniences which allow you to remain home as your circumstances change. In other words, you continue to [...]
Many of us take forgetfulness as an expected side effect of aging. Forgetting the name of a coworker or a restaurant you enjoyed last year gets chalked up to part of growing old. And it’s not fun. But researchers are finding that fighting Alzheimer’s is possible. If you go back to your high school anatomy [...]
Do you spend time with a loved one who has dementia or Alzheimer’s? Whether you are the caregiver, family member or close friend, you may struggle to communicate or connect with the loved one due to the loss of cognitive ability. And part of the problem may be that you try to communicate about recent [...]
If your loved one has become unable of caring for themselves, there are options other than nursing homes and long-term care facilities. To help you decide if in home care is the best option, below are some frequently asked questions and answers. What services do you provide? We offer a wide range of Pasadena home [...]
A chronic illness is a long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured. With chronic illness there is not always a happy ending. And sometimes not even a so-so ending. But communicating about the possible outcomes with loved ones and doctors is an important part of coping with a chronic condition. As reported on [...]
