Now that Thanksgiving has passed, we approach the colder and darker days of December which often challenges many to stay physically active during winter. December also brings us the holidays of Christmas and New Year’s right around the corner! With all these festive days approaching, time spent with family and friends increases and that means ideas for activities are necessary.… Continue Reading Staying Physically Active During Winter
Thanksgiving 2023 is right around the corner and people are hustling to prepare for food and fun thanksgiving activity ideas already!
September 15 marks the start of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. As such, Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) recognizes and celebrates the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of… Continue Reading Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
My caregiving journey started when my mother started showing symptoms of dementia. It didn’t dawn on me that aging in their 80s would involve fears of dying, weaknesses, and physical pains that would limit them and and affect their mental health. Caring for my mother challenged my emotions, mental health, and even physical health as it affected my sleep eventually.… Continue Reading A Caregiver’s Journey
The benefits of having a routine can help reduce stress, which can lead to better mental health, more time to relax and less anxiety. Routines create structure and can promote mental, physical and emotional health. The absence of a routine can often lead to stress and feelings of unmanageability. A routine can help establish the most important things, limit your… Continue Reading The Benefits of Having a Routine
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
Why Socializing Matters The importance of socialization for seniors cannot be overemphasized. Healthy relationships are needed regardless of age. Consistent social interactions help keep people mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically healthy. Socializing also prevents isolation and make lives more meaningful. The Health Benefits of Socializing There are a number of important ways that socialization can… Continue Reading Importance of Socialization for Seniors
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
Assisting Hands Yorba Linda is holding a Christmas food drive from now until Dec. 8th. By doing so, we extend our gratitude and service to the local veteran and senior communities in Placentia. Specifically, we are donating food to the Placentia Veterans Village and the Placentia Senior Center. Please drop off goods for the Christmas Food Drive to our office,… Continue Reading Christmas Food Drive
In our previous blog, we discussed the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia symptoms. This time, let’s focus on what you or your loved one can now do to deal with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. While there is currently no official cure for Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia, there are some practical and preventative measures that people can take to maintain or improve… Continue Reading Tips to Improve Alzheimer’s and Dementia Symptoms