Tag: senior care
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Home Health Care Tips: Prevent the Risk of Falling
Our balance, flexibility and muscle strength decline if we don’t use it, however for seniors it can start diminishing much sooner than even they realize. An unforeseen fall during the advanced ages can be exceptionally devastating and can drastically decrease mobility for months afterward. Those who provide senior home health services are aware of how…
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5 Tips in Selecting the Right Senior Home Care
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…
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How To Tell Your Parents They Need In-Home Care
It’s difficult when the roles reverse. Your parents took care of you your entire life, but now it’s your turn to take care of them. The difference is that you’re their child and they struggle with the role reversal, too. Seniors want to remain independent, so they sometimes refuse your assistance. Ever heard any of…
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Dylan Hull: Health changes will impact seniors
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/may/11/dylan-hull-health-changes-will-impact-seniors/?partner=yahoo_feeds The Affordable Healthcare Act is coming and it’s been widely reported that it will cut back on Medicare funding. This means that 20 percent of Ventura County, which is how vast our senior citizen community is, will be affected. Ventura County Agency of Aging estimates that the current senior age population is hovering near 1 million,…