Senior care

27 02, 2016

Understanding and Preventing Pneumonia in Seniors

By | February 27th, 2016|Home Care Blog, In Home Care, Senior care, Westlake Village|0 Comments

Pneumonia in the elderly is particularly threatening because as the body ages, the immune system can weaken considerably. In home care services for aging seniors, it can prove difficult to spot the symptoms of this disease. At times pneumonia symptoms mimic the signs of a person with Alzheimer’s. To understand the best preventive practices, an [...]

11 01, 2016

Inspiring Better Communication With Seniors

By | January 11th, 2016|Blog, Home Care Blog, In Home Care, Senior care, Westlake Village|0 Comments

Communication difficulties can increase when there’s a large gap between ages. Similar to how one takes a different strategy when in communication with a teenager, there needs to be a slightly altered approach when inspiring communication with an elderly person in home care. Anyone in Select Home Care’s senior home care knows that there’s anxiety [...]

29 12, 2015

Tips for Regulating Sleeping Patterns In Alzheimer’s Patients

By | December 29th, 2015|Dementia home care, Home Care Blog, Senior care, Westlake Village|0 Comments

There are very few human behaviors that aren’t affected by Alzheimer’s, making it an extremely difficult disease for everyone involved. Understanding that the patterns aren’t entirely erratic can shed some light on better ways to handle the problems. For those providing home care for seniors these tips can encourage better decision making and planning skills. [...]

24 12, 2015

5 Foods to Boost Memory: Select Home Care

By | December 24th, 2015|Blog, Caring For Others, Dementia home care, In Home Care, Senior care, Westlake Village|0 Comments

Memory links us to who we are, and it’s extremely important for a dementia care service to promote the longevity of brain function. As generations live longer and longer, we’ve seen just how devastating the effects of dementia can be. However, there’s no reason to feel powerless against the disease, especially if you’re seeking in [...]

6 11, 2015

Assembly Bill 322 Can Affect Your Family

By | November 6th, 2015|Blog, Caring For Others, Home Care Blog, In Home Care, Senior care|0 Comments

The elderly and seniors often do not need medical related caretakers to assist in their daily activities. Non-medical home care is a service that helps those in need by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) in order to continue living life from the comfort of his or her own home. A family’s financial, social, and [...]

4 11, 2015

A Child as a Parent and a Caregiver as a Blessing

By | November 4th, 2015|Blog, Dementia home care, In Home Care, Senior care|0 Comments

My Mother has always been a handful.  She is argumentative, disruptive and abrasive.  Yet with all this topical anger and angst, she possesses a love that is so incredibly deep and loyal.  Being Irish born and immigrating to the states with her parents so long ago, she lived through hardships and tribulations.  She is stubborn [...]

28 10, 2015

5 Tips in Selecting the Right Senior Home Care

By | October 28th, 2015|Blog, Home Care Blog, Senior care|0 Comments

Your loved one might wish to age in their own home, instead of moving to an assisted living community. The familiarity of a parent or family member’s own home promotes a less stressful environment for those battling with dementia or Alzheimer. Start by speaking with your parent or family member about senior home care. Be [...]