It isn't unusual for families who live in Palo Alto or other areas around San Francisco to hire an independent caregiver to care for elderly family members, however this may not be the best decision. Perhaps someone has recommended a friend who's retired or doesn't work to care for your aging loved one. There are substantial differences between hiring an independent caregiver and a licensed home … [Read more...]
Those who are getting on up in years enjoy the transition to spring just as much as the rest of us do. Who doesn't love being outdoors enjoying the comfortable temperatures, sunshine, and nature? San Francisco and surrounding areas are perfect for outdoor activities during the spring months, and it's important to think about your aging parent if your family spends time outdoors. With these … [Read more...]
Spring's here, which means it's time for that dreaded chore - spring cleaning. Even seniors want a clean home, but certain tasks can be difficult for not only those who are aging, but their caregivers as well. Our San Francisco home care agency has a few tips that will help make spring cleaning a breeze, regardless of who's taking care of those tedious tasks! Seniors often prefer to take care … [Read more...]
The "C" word understandably strikes fear in the hearts of patients and their families; nothing is more difficult than learning a loved one has cancer. As a trusted Menlo Park home care agency, we have a few suggestions to help you support your parent and yourself through what is often a very difficult time. Help with housekeeping, or hire someone who can. When a parent has cancer, treatment … [Read more...]
Did you know that COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is the third leading cause of death in the U.S.? As a caregiver of an aging loved one in the Bay Area it's important to know the facts about this combination of progressive lung diseases, and the symptoms when the condition is worsening. Approximately 15 million people throughout the country have COPD, although most of them … [Read more...]
If you're the adult child of a parent who needs some level of caregiving in his or her home, you want to make sure you have the right "fit." Perhaps you care for an aging loved one when you can, but you need extra help. Maybe you need a caregiver you can trust to stay with an aging parent overnight, or during the daytime hours. Whatever your needs, it's important the senior caregiver you choose … [Read more...]
Of course it can be richly rewarding to care for an aging parent, and sometimes we feel we should "give back," considering our parents raised us. If you're considering becoming the primary caregiver for a parent living in the San Francisco Bay Area, there are a few questions you should ask yourself before you jump in with both feet. Taking care of an elderly love one brings many responsibilities … [Read more...]
Sometimes it becomes difficult to communicate easily with an aging parent or senior due to the senior's hearing loss, diminished eyesight, and inability to write as clearly as they once did. As a Bay Area home care agency serving Menlo Park, Walnut Creek, and other communities around San Francisco, we know the importance of communicating effectively with those who are aging. To make it easier, … [Read more...]
If you're an adult who plays the role of caregiver to an aging loved one in Menlo Park or any Bay Area community, it's easy to forget that sometimes it's the little things that mean the most to seniors. Sure, there are lots of concerns about physical and mental health, declining of brain function, even what to expect when a senior approaches the end of his/her life. What's important to note is … [Read more...]
As trusted Palo Alto in home care providers, we know things can get stressful when a family member cares for an aging loved one with memory issues or dementia. To a certain degree, people get forgetful when they get on up there in age. Even those who are relatively young can become the victims of dementia; stressful for everyone in the family. Sometimes a little humor is necessary to lighten … [Read more...]
