Emeli and Ana are the Dream Team!
Please join us in congratulating Emeli as our Caregiver of the Month for May and Ana as our Caregiver of the month for June!
Emeli and Ana are currently our Live-In team for our client Darlene. We recently got a chance to surprise them together as they were doing a shift change, and Darlene was so pleased to share in the celebration of her “Dream Team” as she refers to them. Believe us… Emeli and Ana are truly just that- a DREAM TEAM!
Emeli and Ana have both REALLY raised the bar with the care they provide 24/7. When we started providing assistance to Darlene, she had rather severe ambulation challenges, and was unsure if she would be able to walk again. As of a month ago, Darlene has made amazing progress and is now able to walk around the house with … Read More »
The Benefits of a Daily Routine for Seniors
ry implementing a daily routine for seniors who are struggling with physical or cognitive functioning problems.
Life can be full of uncertainties. For seniors who are feeling less in control of particular areas of life, such as losing cognitive or physical functioning, concentrating on what can be controlled is empowering. An excellent way to help is by establishing a daily routine for seniors, personalized to a senior’s particular interests and needs.
Keep in mind that the older adult’s routine is certainly not meant to be a rigid regimen to be adhered to, but simply the basis for predictability and structure. With the older adult’s input and direction, settle on a preferred framework for every day. A sample daily routine may look like this:
Wake up at 7:30 a.m.
Handle personal hygiene needs and get dressed
Enjoy breakfast on the porch while … Read More »
Let Us Celebrate…!
What an important time it is… Let’s Celebrate!
June is a special time of year for so many different reasons! First, the whole month celebrates Pride. Around the globe, we join the LGBTQ community to celebrate their impact, progress, and acceptance.
Secondly, let’s raise our glasses to the Grads and Dads! Whether its Pre-school or Grad School… we toast these important educational milestones, and all the hard work it took to get there! Great job GRADS… and best of luck in your next chapter! And to all the DADS… our heartfelt THANKS for your patience, support, and guidance over all these years! Happy Father’s Day – we wouldn’t be here without you!
And lastly, on Monday, June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth, to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the US. Let us all applaud African American freedom and achievement, and encourage self-development, respect … Read More »
The Harm in Talking to the Elderly Like Babies
We all need to understand how disrespectful talking to the elderly like babies is, and to avoid this common practice.
Watch what happens at the next family members get together when a new mother places her baby in someone’s arms. The person is likely to shift instantly into baby mode: a sing-song, high-pitched voice, exaggerated facial expressions, and overly-simplified speech. Of course, this is quite normal and actually beneficial to an infant’s growing brain. Sadly though, it is also quite common to hear people talking to the elderly like babies too. This can be so harmful to the elderly, that there’s a word to describe it: elderspeak.
A recent research study by Susan Kemper, a professor specializing in gerontology at the University of Kansas, matched senior listeners with younger speakers. Even with the seniors’ instructions just to listen … Read More »
Concerned It Might Be Dementia? Here’s How to Bring It Up to the Doctor.
You may be afraid to talk with the doctor if you’re concerned it might be dementia, but these tips can help.
Distress. Embarrassment. Fear. If you’re concerned it might be dementia, the feelings surrounding a potential diagnosis can force you to keep your suspicions to yourself. An AARP survey peeled away some of the layers of emotion to find the reason – namely, worry over losing independence and becoming a burden to others.
While there is some truth to these worries, there are also some misconceptions fueling them. As an example, roughly 1/2 of the participants, who were adults age 40 and over, believe they’re likely to get dementia as they grow older. The truth is that just over 10% of older adults over age 65 are identified as having Alzheimer’s disease.
Because of this, it’s critical for … Read More »
Katarina is So Sweet!
Please join us in congratulating Katarina as our most recent Caregiver of the Month!
We have had the distinct pleasure of working with Katarina for over three and a half years now. In that time, not only has she been amazing with a number of our Clients, but she has also enjoyed working here so much that she has referred multiple family to join our team! Nice! We consider it a HUGE compliment when our employees are so happy, that they refer us to their own friends and family!
Recently, Katarina was has been working with Pat, one of our long-time clients, and has been doing an outstanding job! Typically, Pat has chosen to keep to her room, and not leave for any reason. Within a week, Katarina was able to change that with her sweet and soft-spoken nature. Katarina is now … Read More »
Unique Dementia Signs to Watch For in Latinos
Learn the distinct dementia signs to watch for in Latinos.
A new study sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association is uncovering some striking results in how dementia may show differently in Hispanic people. While further research is necessary to fully understand whether these differences are the consequence of social/cultural nuances or the dementia itself, it is beneficial information for Latino families to learn the specific dementia signs to watch for in Latinos.
What Are the Unique Dementia Signs for Hispanic Seniors?
Daily Life Activities
One feature of this research was the dramatically faster decline in the capability to do everyday activities, including walking, getting dressed, and taking a shower, when compared with other ethnicities. Andrea Ochoa Lopez, the University of Houston doctoral student who performed the research, explained that the cultural dedication to caring for older relations can be … Read More »
Join Us at the Expo!
Join us today from 10 to 3 at the 2023 Senior Disability Tech Expo!
Proudly sponsored by Sonoma County Senior Advocacy Services and HICAP.
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Grace Pavilion
1350 Bennet Valley RD
Santa Rosa, CA
More info: https://senioradvocacyservices.org/gva_event/2023-northern-california-tech-expo-outreach-event/
So Great to See Everyone!
WOW! Thanks to everyone who took important time out of their day to join us for our super fun Caregiver Appreciate Brunch yesterday in Santa Rosa!
We had such a great turnout, and it was wonderful to get to spend time with our amazing Caregivers both old and new! Extra Kudos to those who brought our Clients to join in the festivities!
Can’t wait for the next one – hope you can join us then!
What NOT to Say to Aging Parents When It’s Time to Give Up Driving
Learn what not to say to aging parents regarding driving and giving up the car keys.
As our parents grow older, it’s not always easy to know what our role as adult children should be. We want what’s best for them, but if we’re not careful, we can overstep our boundaries and find ourselves trying to parent our parents. It’s important to choose our words carefully, and to take it a step further, to know what NOT to say to aging parents.
This is especially true when safety is a concern. There’s a fine line to walk between ensuring senior parents are safe, and promoting the independent lifestyle they need and deserve. After all, it wasn’t all that long ago when our parents were meeting not just all of their own needs, but ours as well. The transition … Read More »
