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13 06, 2016

Senior Bathing: 4 Safety Tips

By | June 13th, 2016|Blog, Pasadena|0 Comments

Hygiene and grooming is the most sensitive part of your senior’s home health care. Your senior needs to look and smell good for physical and mental health reasons, but they may not want to sacrifice independence. Obviously, bathing plays into both of these areas. However, showering and bathing are the most dangerous part of senior [...]

31 05, 2016

Finding Companionship in Unlikely Places

By | May 31st, 2016|Blog, Home Care Blog, Pasadena, Senior companionship|0 Comments

As people age, it’s not uncommon for them to have a difficult time adjusting to the transitions in life. Companionship care is a service meant for those who can function independently, but could still use additional assistance with in home health care throughout the day. Especially as people get older and learn what they want, [...]

6 05, 2016

Creating the Best Care After Surgery

By | May 6th, 2016|Blog, Home Care Blog, In Home Care, Pasadena|0 Comments

Surgery of any kind can be difficult enough as it is for a family, which can often make the road to rehabilitation paved with difficulty for both the caregiver and the afflicted. Mobility in seniors is not only necessary for good physical health, but also mental health as well. See why having a professional trained [...]

23 09, 2015

Are You Part of the Sandwich Generation?

By | September 23rd, 2015|Blog, Home Care Blog, Pasadena|0 Comments

Are you part of the “sandwich generation?” Do you have a living parent age 65 or older and are you raising a child under age 18 or supporting a grown child? What is the sandwich generation? Carol Abaya, M.A., is nationally recognized as an expert on the sandwich generation, aging and elder/parent care issues. As [...]

16 09, 2015

Shingles in Elderly

By | September 16th, 2015|Blog, Home Care Blog, Pasadena|0 Comments

Shingles in elderly people is on the rise. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that “50 percent of all Americans will have had shingles by the time they are 80.” Shingles can occur in people of all ages, but it is most common in 60- to 80-year-olds. So what exactly is shingles? Shingles is [...]

11 09, 2015

Understanding the Stages of Alzheimer’s

By | September 11th, 2015|Blog, Home Care Blog, In Home Care, Pasadena|0 Comments

Understanding the stages of Alzheimer’s and the related symptoms is helpful for caregivers and family members. While each person with Alzheimer’s progresses differently, an understanding of the stages is important when diagnosing and treating the disease. The 4 stages of Alzheimer’s 1. Pre-clinical Stage: Years before any symptoms of Alzheimer’s are noticed, changes in the [...]

3 09, 2015

Are There Benefits of Coconut Oil for Alzheimer’s Patients?

By | September 3rd, 2015|Blog, Home Care Blog, In Home Care, Pasadena|0 Comments

What’s one of the latest health trends? Coconut oil. People are claiming healthier looking skin, whiter teeth, weight loss, stronger immunity, improved digestion, lower stress levels and more. And there are also claims that there are benefits of coconut oil for Alzheimer’s patients. While there is not a lot of research into this area, there [...]

25 08, 2015

Choosing Home Care [SlideShare]

By | August 25th, 2015|Blog, Home Care Blog, Pasadena|0 Comments

Important Questions to Ask When Choosing Home Care If you are struggling with choosing home care for your senior loved one, doing your research and asking the right questions can help you make the best decision. Whether you are looking for home care in Arcadia, San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena, or wherever you live, there are [...]

17 08, 2015

Frauds Targeting Senior Citizens

By | August 17th, 2015|Blog, Home Care Blog, Pasadena|0 Comments

Knowledge is power! This blog will share some helpful information on common frauds targeting senior citizens. Your first step in protection is being aware of the scams and tactics used by the scammers. And that is not easy! Scammers are getting more and more sophisticated, and they are using technology. According to the FBI, seniors [...]

11 08, 2015

Clean Eating for Seniors (and anyone!)

By | August 11th, 2015|Blog, Home Care Blog, In Home Care, Pasadena|0 Comments

We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat.” So what exactly are we eating? Are the fruits and vegetables that we’re told we need to eat more of safe to eat? What does clean eating for seniors look like? You may have heard of the annual report conducted by the Environmental Working Group [...]