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Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cognitive Change
No matter the cause, conditions that result in a change of mood, memory or the thinking process are especially tough. When these are associated with aging, we often call them “Alzheimer’s,” but in reality, Alzheimer’s is just one of many different...
Benefits of Short Term Live In Care
Family caregivers are integral to providing care in the home, but as many have found, looking after someone 24-7 can be demanding. Caregiver fatigue is a very real concern and can lead to full-blown burn-out with an inability...
Technology Solutions for Dementia and Alzheimer's Patients
Phil Chandler loves to find solutions to help people. For more than 30 years, he worked as an executive at aerospace engineering firms, which merged his love of technology and creative problem solving. Today, Chandler owns Right at Home of Ventura County...
Having Memory Problems? Here are 6 Reasons Why You Should Tell Your Doctor Now
We all know that some changes are a natural part of aging. You might find you need reading glasses to catch up on your News Feed. There’s a chance you’ll need to turn the TV volume up a few notches. There may even come a day when you trade in your...
What is Occupational Therapy and How Can it Help My Aging Loved One?
October is here and it’s Occupational Therapy Month in Canada. But what exactly is occupational therapy and how does it apply to you and your family? Occupational therapy is a type of health care that helps to minimize and prevent issues with a...
Managing High Blood Pressure With In-Home Care
To most of us, blood pressure is a bit of a mystery. We go to the doctor, the doctor puts a cuff on our arm, inflates it, listens, and jots down a set of numbers. Then we're told that everything is fine—or, if we are getting older, more likely we are...
Warning Signs That Your Loved Ones May Need Care
As we age, even the healthiest among us can experience physical and/or mental declines that compromise our safety. Some seniors are aware of these problems but do not tell anyone for fear of losing their independence. Others don’t notice the...
Is Your Loved One Still Capable of Driving Safely?
Driving provides a wealth of independence that can make a huge difference in a person’s life. Appointments, shopping, entertainment, and most importantly friends and family are all within reach when you have a car and a driver’s license. However, driving...
5 Ways to Make Travel More Comfortable and Safe
Travelling with seniors can be a joy and a challenge at the same time. While travelling with aging loved ones is usually rewarding and enjoyable, certain precautions are necessary to ensure that your loved one has a safe and comfortable experience. 1...
Legal and Social Representatives
You are committed to serving the families in your community. Seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families trust you to guide them through life’s important changes, and you take that trust seriously. When it comes time to plan for care, many of...
