Cozy up in your ugliest holiday sweater and a warm pair of mittens. The holidays are here. Whether you’re an active senior or a family caregiver to a loved one with dementia, San Fernando Valley has lots to offer when it comes to getting out an enjoying this festive time of year. Here’s a list Read More

Does this scenario sound familiar? It’s 3:00 in the morning, and mom is awake again. You try to ignore her shuffles through the hallway, but your mind can’t rest thinking about how she might walk out the front door, turn on the stove or accidentally trip and fall in the living room. You try to Read More

The sandwich generation refers to middle-aged Americans who are raising children and providing some level of care for an aging adult loved one. Many of us live in this reality, and it can cause some serious issues. Stress, financial strain, anxiety and depression are common among this group. If the demands of cross generational care Read More

When you are in the process of exploring professional home care for a loved one, it’s common to have a lot of questions. From finding the right in home care provider to choosing the specific caregiver and evaluating your loved one’s needs, there are plenty of things to explore and learn about. For most families, Read More

When a loved one is aging in place and struggling to meet their emotional or physical needs, you want to help. For some families, providing extra assistance involves hiring a homecare provider to assist with day-to-day tasks or medical needs. Many providers offer various levels of care, and they often include in home care and Read More

Have you ever experienced burnout? Whether on the job or in your role as a caregiver, it certainly impacts how you feel. Burnout can lead to insomnia, depression, anxiety, frustration, anger, hostility – you get the picture, it is negative in so many ways. While much research has been done on the impacts of workplace Read More

Every day with your mom is one to cherish. This is possibly no more evident than after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. Since this disease slowly steals memories and robs a loved one of cognition, watching them deteriorate is often difficult. However, hope remains when you share special times, see a slight smile or are acknowledged Read More

Being a family caregiver is both rewarding and challenging. Watching an aging loved one reach their goals and successfully age in place is inspiring. This is especially true you know your efforts are a part of the reason why they are able to make that choice. However, some of the tasks involved in providing care Read More

Your mother gave great advice when she told you to eat your fruits and vegetables. The benefits of maintaining a healthy diet are indisputable, and they include helping you to maintain your correct weight, keep your heart healthy and prevent medical problems like a stroke, diabetes and high cholesterol. Diet and Depression New research coming Read More

Flu season is upon us, and many experts agree that it has yet to reach its peak. This poses many dangers especially for the most vulnerable members of our communities including children, those with compromised immune systems and senior citizens. The Flu and Heart Attacks As if the flu was not bad enough as a Read More

Whether a loved one is diagnosed with dementia or facing other health concerns, watching them age is often difficult. When physical or cognitive health is in question, decisions sometimes are necessary to preserve independence and continue to promote longevity. Sometimes, making those decisions means planning for professional assistance through live-in care. Knowing when it is Read More

Growing old is a remarkable experience. In old age, we are wiser and more secure. Seniors are often more relaxed about trivial matters in life. We have much to share as we grow older thanks to lessons learned, mistakes made and a new way of looking at the things that are going on around us. Read More

We all know smoking is dangerous and bad for your health. From contributing to heart disease, lung cancer and other illnesses as well as increasing the risk of home fires, smoking is not conducive to aging in place. Stopping smoking makes sense, but it is not always an easy thing to do. This is especially Read More