As trusted Bay Area in-home caregivers serving the San Francisco, Menlo Park, and surrounding areas, we know there comes a point in nearly anyone's life when driving simply isn't safe any longer. If you have an elderly parent and are concerned about his or her ability to safely operate a vehicle, you aren't alone. No senior wants to let go of one of the biggest forms of independence, but … [Read more...]
Memory is something that affects all of us as we age; you know those times when you can't remember if you turned the coffee pot off before you left for work, or had to search for the car keys. While this is normal and happens more often as we age, there are ways to help seniors' minds stay sharper even into their 70s, 80s, and beyond. As home caregivers for Palo Alto seniors, we have a few tips … [Read more...]
As home caregivers serving San Francisco and the Bay Area, we know that there are more people aged 65 or older among our population than ever before, and that many of these Bay Area seniors prefer to remain in their own homes as they age. The question is, could this be a potentially dangerous situation? Of course it could, given that many seniors have issues with vision, hearing, or even … [Read more...]
As compassionate Menlo Park senior care professionals, we know there is currently no known "cure" for dementia or Alzheimer's. However, brain fitness can certainly improve the quality of life and overall health for those who are aging! Sudoku puzzles and popular brain games available online are certainly good for keeping the mind active, but seniors should engage in a wide array of hobbies and … [Read more...]
Sleeping becomes more difficult for most of us as we grow older. Napping during the day is typical, but sleeping through the night can seem impossible. Even worse, those who suffer from dementia, Alzheimer's, or similar conditions find sleep issues are even more of a problem. While sleep may be disrupted at any time, seniors seem to have more problems sleeping in the later stages of dementia. … [Read more...]
When dementia is first diagnosed, many seniors attempt to "hide" the symptoms. Naturally, as we age we want to maintain a sense of dignity, and the diagnosis of dementia can be devastating. Many seniors have anosognosia, a term used for those who don't really realize they're exhibiting the earliest signs of the disease - essentially, the senior isn't aware of his/her impairment. It isn't easy … [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...]
Most people think memory issues are something that naturally happen as we grow older. Many people, including those who are not seniors, aren't aware that many prescription medications can cause memory loss. What's especially troubling is that some medications have been linked to worsening of dementia symptoms. If you are a senior or care for an aging loved one, you'll be interested to learn … [Read more...]
For seniors, sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste are particularly important. You may have an aging loved one whose sight isn't so good anymore, or who has to turn up the TV to a level that would drive a younger person crazy in order for him/her to hear it. Touch, taste, and smell are other important senses. Even for those who have dementia, Alzheimer's or other issues, stimulating the senses … [Read more...]
It's important that home caregivers, whether family members or those hired from an in home care providing service understand standard precaution, what it is, and why it's so important. If you're a caregiver for a senior or elderly individual in the Bay Area, we want to clarify what standard precaution is and why you should be concerned about it. Standard precaution is simply the basic level of … [Read more...]
