Category: Pasadena
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How Dance Benefits the Elderly – 8 Ways
When your favorite song is played, and you feel the beat pulsing through your body, it can be impossible to stay in your seat. You want to get up and swing your hips to the rhythm, with or without a partner, at any age. You get your heart rate up with each and every step, and you’re…
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How a Sense Of Purpose Will Extend Your Life Span
A general feeling of contentment and a sense of social inclusion are well-known for their overwhelming positive impact on physical health. Recent studies are now suggesting that discovering a sense of purpose or direction in one’s life could also have health benefits and even extend your life span. According to Patrick Hill, an assistant professor…
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What are a Few Common Myths About Home Healthcare Services?
Reaching an age in which you may require home healthcare can be frightening, stressful and unfamiliar. Although it may feel this way, the elderly should understand that home healthcare is a wonderful option. You get to remain in your home while still receiving the care you’d receive in a nursing home or assisted living facility.…
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How to Help a Senior Prepare for a Hospital Visit
Do you know a senior that is going to be staying at a hospital? Did you know you can take steps in advance of the stay that will make it much easier and more manageable? When a senior you know or love has to be in the hospital for a visit, be sure to help…
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Have you Talked to your Parents About Long Term Care?
Your parents are getting older and its time to start considering what they are going to be doing for long term care. Currently, about 61% of Americans have not yet talked to their parents about the possibility of them needing long-term care. The attitude among adults is the ones that have had this talk, only…
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How do You Find Elderly Care While Coping with a Tragedy?
When tragedy occurs and you are an adult child helping with your parent’s care, it can be an overwhelming and pain process. You are coping while helping your parent to cope, all while still trying to take care of their elderly care needs. This is a lot to take on at one time, but there…
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What Qualities Should You Look for in a Pasadena Caregiver?
Finding the right live-in caregiver in Pasadena isn’t easy. You have to be able to trust the person with someone you love. There are many caregivers out there, but the right one for you should have specific qualities. Here are a few of the qualities you should look for in a caregiver. Compassion Maybe the…
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How to Find the Right in Home Health Care Company in Pasadena
Finding the right heath care for your family member isn’t always easy. It can be very difficult to trust somebody with the care of a parent, grandparent, child or other family member. When you know you need help caring for your loved one, you need to know how to find the right in home health…
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Caregiver Spotlight: Donna Eko
Donna Eko is a veteran caregiver who works with our Pasadena, California offices. Prior to coming to work with us three years ago, Donna worked in administrative care and for the California school district, where she helped train disabled adults. Donna has been working with the elderly and disabled for 10 years! Impressive. We reached Donna…
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7 Exercise Classes and Programs For Seniors in Pasadena
Exercise should be a part of everyone’s health regimen. Whether you’re 18 years old or nearly 80, staying active has proven to help vascular health, reduce stress, and improve focus. Studies have also suggested that it provides a powerful stimulus that can counteract the molecular changes that partly cause dementia. Pasadena offers a wide variety…