Thursday, December 10th, 2020
Seniors and Smartphone Safety
Smartphones are a great gift for most people and especially that special older adult in your life. Many older adults who move into a long-term care setting often come...
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2020Gift Giving for Long-Term Care Residents
Well, it is that time of year again when our thoughts turn to the holidays and gift giving. For many of us, finding the perfect gift is a struggle,...Read More -
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020Senior Living, the holidays and COVID: How to have a Holiday to Remember
For many of us, the holiday season is a time of family gatherings, amazing food and cookies galore. We plan for months so the holidays are bright and festive...Read More -
Monday, November 9th, 2020
Advance Health Care Directives and Why You Need Them
If you have ever been admitted to a hospital, you were probably asked “ Do you have an Advance Health Care Directive?” Hopefully you said yes. If you do...Read More -
Sunday, November 1st, 2020
How to Have “The Talk” with Aging Parents About Assisted Living
Imagine for a moment that you are 82 years old. You have fallen and broken your hip. This is not your first fall and you can’t remember how you...Read More -
Saturday, October 24th, 2020
Falls Prevention: What are the Risks and Preventative Measures You Need to Know
Have you ever fallen? Were you injured? Did you seek medical attention after the fall? Was there a witness to your fall? Were you embarrassed? Have you fallen again?...Read More -
Wednesday, September 9th, 2020
What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?
When I taught the state approved course for future administrators, one of my favorite topics was the Aging Process. I would start listing all the things that everyone will...Read More -
Sunday, September 6th, 2020
What are Some Options in Paying for Assisted Living?
In California, everything is expensive: housing, gas, taxes, food and health care. Assisted living is also expensive and many families are not prepared for the costs of care. Most...Read More
