Post-discharge Clinics Could Reduce Readmissions to the Hospital in North San Diego County

by Lance December 14, 2011

The day that an elderly patient ends his or her visit to a hospital in North San Diego County is always a happy one. Even if a long rehabilitation and recovery period lies ahead, anticipating the eventual return to a familiar and comfortable home environment does much to make the process an easier one. Unfortunately, [...]

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Other Voices – Raising the Retirement Age in America is Robbing Peter to Pay Paul

by Tim December 12, 2011

The online magazine “Life As A Human” just published a great article about the difficult financial condition of United States Social Security system.  The article, titled “Raising the Retirement Age in America is Robbing Peter to Pay Paul” is a concise and insightful summary of the problems and false assumptions associated with the theory that [...]

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ABHC Code of Ethics for In-Home Care Companies in Carlsbad and Other California Cities

by Lance December 9, 2011

AMERICAN BOARD OF HOME CARE – THE “ABHC” A select group of elderly in-home care companies in California are members of the American Board of Home Care (ABHC). In Carlsbad and other cities in San Diego County, as well as throughout the rest of Southern California, ABHC member companies work together to advance causes benefiting [...]

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Standards for Professional Geriatric Care Managers in San Diego County

by Lance December 6, 2011

Have you ever wondered what licensing, certification, or qualification a person must hold in order to work as a professional geriatric care manager in San Diego County? Everyone is familiar with the many years of education required to become a doctor or a registered nurse, but standards for providers of specialized services related to in-home [...]

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CAHSAH Code Of Ethics for CAHSAH-Certified Home Care Organizations in San Diego County

by Lance December 1, 2011

The California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) is an important influence in California home care. A senior home care company working under the certification of CAHSAH in San Diego County commits to adhere to the organization’s code of ethics. The group, founded to provide home care companies with accountability, resources, and influence in [...]

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Food Preparation Safety for Seniors and Aging Parents in San Marcos

by Lance November 29, 2011

Chances are, your aging parents in San Marcos have some prized recipes that make holiday meals special. But as seniors begin facing the difficulties of arthritis, rheumatism, and other weakening conditions, preparing those beloved dishes becomes very challenging. In order to help your elderly loved ones continue their holiday cooking traditions in a safe, rewarding [...]

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Warning for Seniors In San Diego County: Delirium Can Be Caused By a Visit To a Hospital

by Lance November 28, 2011

A visit to the hospital is a disruptive event for anyone, especially if it is under emergency circumstances. Surgery and other procedures cause trauma to the body, which in turn puts stress on the mind. Elderly people have a much harder time coping with this stress than younger folks, and the problem of hospital delirium [...]

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What’s Your Sandwich (Generation) Situation? Caring for Seniors in Rancho Bernardo?

by April November 26, 2011

Have you got sandwich on the brain? The Thanksgiving food coma has passed but there’s still turkey and ham to be dealt with…mmm, sandwich…. If that’s the kind of sandwich you’re thinking of, this is not the post for you right now — but it might apply to your life, so please come back. This [...]

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A Driving Solution – Help For Families of Seniors With Alzheimer’s in San Diego County

by Lance November 23, 2011

The onset of Alzheimer’s disease brings with it many difficult challenges for those providing senior help in San Diego County. As each individual experiences increasing effects of Alzheimer’s, it becomes necessary to limit many activities that can put the individual or those around him in danger. Driving is one of the most prominent of these [...]

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Evaluating The Need For In-Home Care For Elderly Parents In North San Diego County During The Holidays

by Tim November 22, 2011

Holiday gatherings are a time to catch up with far-flung relatives, sing carols by candlelight, and watch as the grandkids dive into a pile of gifts on Christmas morning. If you have elderly parents in North San Diego County who live alone, though, holiday get-togethers are a good time to evaluate the competency of your [...]

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Companion Care in San Marcos: Keeping Seniors Active and Involved

by Kameron November 21, 2011

As we age, it becomes increasingly difficult to get the proper exercise needed to maintain overall health. For seniors that are unable to move freely, there are several activities that promote joint health, but do not create a burden or impossible amount of movement for your loved one receiving companion care.  In San Marcos and [...]

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Elder Care in Leucadia – Effect on the Workplace

by Lance November 18, 2011

The “sandwich generation” is the generation of people currently faced with caring for both their children and their elderly parents. As baby boomers quickly become more needful of elder care in Leucadia and throughout the country in order to live safely and comfortably, their adult children, who often have children of their own, find themselves [...]

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Insulin Could Improve Alzheimer’s Caregiving in Scripps Ranch

by Lance November 17, 2011

Individuals who have diabetes are very familiar with the need to take periodic insulin boosts in the form of shots or nasal sprays. A new study, however, shows that caregiving in Scripps Ranch for Alzheimer’s disease patients could be helped by insulin as well. Doctors have suspected for some time that some of the benefits [...]

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Nintendo Wii Can Help Home Health Aides In Valley Center

by Lance November 15, 2011

While the Nintendo Wii has quickly made a place for itself in the teen and young adult gaming market since its release several years ago, another, less expected, group of people have found it appealing as well. Tools for use by home health aides in Valley Center and other areas are usually designed specifically with [...]

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Cell Phones For Senior Help in Encinitas

by Lance November 10, 2011

We see multiple billboards and TV commercials every day advertising the latest groundbreaking technology in cell phone capability. Surfing the Internet, listening to music, taking pictures and video, and even watching movies is now possible on the most advanced models. But what if you are simply looking for a simple cell phone to provide senior [...]

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