Spring Cleaning Tips for Seniors To optimize daily living, spring cleaning is a tradition for many in our communities. We discuss some spring cleaning tips may help folks feel motivated to take the first step. It’s April 2023 and spring is here after weeks of tumultuous rain in Southern California. Often, people clean their homes when spring arrives as the… Continue Reading Spring Cleaning Tips
Assistance for All Ages Special needs care include children and adults that may require extra support with activities of daily living. Therefore, it is important to choose respite or personal care that meets requirements and discuss them with the provider or service coordinator. Some Things to Consider: You are the most knowledgeable person about your loved one’s needs, so it… Continue Reading Special Needs Care
Senior Living Options With so many senior living options nowadays, it’s difficult to decide which is the best route to take. The following list breaks down the common senior living options: Independent Living Communities Assisted Living Communities Nursing Homes (SNF, Rehab temporary) Memory Care/Support Residential Care Homes (Board & Care) Home Care Companies Hospice Care Independent Living Communities These are… Continue Reading Home Care Helps All Senior Living Options
Fall-Proofing Your Home Fall-proofing your home can help prevent more than 75% of falls that take place inside or in close proximity to the home. But your home doesn’t have to be an obstacle course of potential falls. Some simple and quick changes will easily help reduce your risk of falling. The following tips for fall-proofing your home can help… Continue Reading Fall-Proofing Your Home
Happy New Year! 2023! Last month was busy with our Christmas food drive! We collected enough food to donate to the Placentia Senior Center as well as the Placentia Veterans Village. We also made a presentation at the Placentia Senior Center and got to know some local seniors who were interested in learning more about home care and how it… Continue Reading Happy New Year! 2023!
Falling is a Common Problem Falling is a common problem for individuals 65 years and older, and it can often lead to a trip to the hospital. Each year, millions of older adults fall. In fact, more than one of our four older adults falls each year, but fewer than half will inform their doctor. Research shows that falling once… Continue Reading Why Falls Are Problematic