Senior Care in North Hollywood, CA Birthday traditions vary widely from culture to culture, region to region, and even household to household, but if there is one thing that most people associate with celebrating birth it is a birthday cake with candles. The big moment when a birthday cake is revealed and the honored guest…

Home Care in Granada Hills, CA Feeling stressed and anxious is one reason why many people make poor decisions at certain times in their life. For those who may be worried about an aging parent who is dealing with certain health issues at the moment and refuses to leave the comfort of their home, they…

Elderly Care in Woodland Hills, CA As a new family caregiver, you may not always know what to do in certain situations. Maybe you suspect that your elderly parent needs more help, but you aren’t sure how to make that happen. The key lies in learning how different elder care options work and how to…

Senior Care in Burbank, CA June is Perennial Gardening Month and it’s a great activity for people of all ages. People who own homes often have some type of garden on their property. They could grow lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and a variety of other food items. Even those individuals who live in an apartment…

  Elder Care in Woodland Hills, CA In-home professional caregivers who provide senior care and elder care often help people who had a stroke. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that in the United States around 795,000 individuals have a stroke each year. About 130,000 of those who have a stroke die…

Home Care in North Hollywood, CA The CARE Act, or Caregiver, Advise, Record, Enable act is a bill that is being considered to require that hospitals: Record the name of family caregivers on a person’s medical records Provide information to the caregiver if the person is moved or discharged Provide the caregiver with an explanation…

Elder Care in Glendale, CA You probably know somebody you consider ‘stubborn.’ Most people are stubborn to some degree, at least in some aspects of their life. For an elderly loved one who may be dealing with hearing loss, he or she might be stubborn about getting to the doctor for proper diagnosis. However, hearing…

Home Care in Burbank, CA Reggie had always had a high tolerance for pain. If he was working in the garage and smashed his finger with a wrench or a hammer, he would curse and mutter under his breath, but within a few moments he would get back to the task at hand. It didn’t…

Elderly Care in Glendale, CA Confronting the increased risk for certain conditions and diseases in seniors is one of the most intimidating aspects of elderly care, but awareness and proactivity are key to being a compassionate and effective family caregiver for your aging parents. For adults over the age of 50, one of these increased…

Caregivers in Glendale, CA Regardless of age and health, it is often a good idea to have someone go with you when you go to a doctor’s appointment. The emotional support can make the process less stressful, and having another person involved reduces the chances of misunderstandings and missed instructions. As a family caregiver for…