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Handle With Care

IN-home care is one of California’s fastest-growing industries as our population of aging baby boomers, seniors and people with disabilities seeking supportive help at home continues to swell. Home care agencies work hard to match seniors with compatible caregivers so families can have peace of mind that their love ones are provided with the best of care.

No Comments by  /  January 26, 2012  /  Posted in: Health Issues, Senior Daily Issues, Senior Resources
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Attention Members of the Sandwich Generation

Are you a member of the Sandwich Generation? Are you taking care of your own children and your elderly parents at the same time? If you, welcome to the Sandwich Generation.

There are around 65 million people in the U.S., mostly women, who are taking care of an elderly parent, most often one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. This is a very hard job. Add to that they are also raising their own kids and possibly working at the same time.

No Comments by  /  January 19, 2012  /  Posted in: Health Issues, Senior Daily Issues
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Explaining the basics of Facebook to Grandma before actually starting

Do you remember when you got on Facebook for the first time? How much experience with social media had you had? If you were new to social media, I’m sure you were confused about a lot of how things worked. The truth is that Facebook can appear overwhelming to any newbie, no matter what age.

4 Comments by  /  January 2, 2012  /  Posted in: Senior Daily Issues
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How to Convince Your Elderly Potential Facebook Convert to Try Facebook

You have your work cut out for you if you want your granddad to learn how to use Facebook unless he asks you to teach him

2 Comments by  /  December 19, 2011  /  Posted in: Senior Daily Issues
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How to Introduce Your Parent to Facebook

Do you think your parent would be interested in learning to use Facebook. Have they shown any interest?

2 Comments by  /  December 15, 2011  /  Posted in: Health Issues
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It’s 7 p.m. Do You Know Where Your Parents Are?

Do your parents spend time on Facebook? Just what are they doing?

6 Comments by  /  December 12, 2011  /  Posted in: Senior Daily Issues
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Coupon Clipping and Laundry Folding

Winter time is upon us. This is a good time to do indoor activities with your loved one who has Alzheimer’s. How about some coupon clipping or folding laundry?

No Comments by  /  December 5, 2011  /  Posted in: Senior Daily Issues
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Old Sayings

Many times a person with Alzheimer’s will remember things from the past much better than things in the recent past or present. Here is a fun activity to share with your loved one that is going to be a fun one.

No Comments by  /  December 1, 2011  /  Posted in: Health Issues
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Making Holiday Treats

As we come around to the best part of the year, you might want to do some special decorating with your loved one who has Alzheimer’s to help him or her remember the holiday spirit. You might enjoy making spiced holiday pomanders or decorating a cake.

No Comments by  /  November 23, 2011  /  Posted in: Senior Daily Issues
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Going Outside to Work in the Yard With Your Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s

Are you looking for a good activity to do with your loved one with Alzheimer’s? Going for a visit can be frustrating unless you have some good activities to do together. Perhaps your mother was always out in the yard or garden. What do you think she would like to do now?

1 Comment by  /  November 7, 2011  /  Posted in: Senior Daily Issues
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