The hardest part about finding Elder Care in California for your loved one is knowing where to begin. Many family caregivers are not Elder Care experts and this makes it difficult when starting the Elder Care search process. Families are just not aware of all the options that are available to them. So the million dollar question is where do you start?
The easiest beginning point is to work with a referral or placement service like We Know A Place, but beware not all referral or placement services are alike. Make sure that you are receiving the information you… Continue reading
Making the choice to move a loved one to a skilled nursing facility is not a decision that is taken lightly. Because there is no certain age criteria, one must look at the actual physical and emotional health of the person in consideration.
What Is a Skilled Nursing Facility?
In California, the Department of Public Health licenses all skilled nursing facilities, also commonly known as nursing homes. These health care facilities provide round-the-clock custodial care and skilled nursing to individuals on a long-term basis. Most, but not all of these dwellings, are Medicare and Medi-Cal certified, while some only… Continue reading
If you are looking for elder care that provides assistance and structured activities, an Adult Day Program is what you want. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, this non-medical, day-time program provides various levels of assistance and supervision to seniors (and even younger adults) who are unable to care for themselves during the day.
Besides providing meals, respite and support with various daily living tasks, Adult Day Programs also offer a large range of activities that help keep the seniors alert, improve physical strength and increase socialization skills. They range from simple arts and crafts to memory-enhancing games… Continue reading
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When searching for a nursing home or skilled nursing facility, you should dispel any myths you heard about a specific facility or about nursing homes in general. Even if some of the allegations turn out to be true, it’s best to research everything you know or were told about these facilities.
Traditionally, the term “nursing homes” have negative overtones for many people. At one time, they were facilities where poor and destitute seniors were sent to live out the rest of their lives. The homes were run down and very little care was given.
Over the years, the federal government… Continue reading
Dementia is a broad term that encompasses several different types of memory impairments. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most well-known form of dementia, but there are others that carry symptoms that affect a person’s cognitive abilities as well as his or her competency to complete everyday tasks.
Symptoms of Dementia
One of the most common symptoms of dementia is memory impairment or memory loss. However, memory loss does not mean a person is suffering from dementia. In fact, mild memory loss is a common sign of old age, but to receive a diagnosis of dementia, there are other factors to consider… Continue reading
Healthcare specialists believe Alzheimer’s patients suffer seven stages of disease development. Still, it is important to keep in mind these stages vary from individual to individual. Not everyone will experience every symptom, and these symptoms can occur at various times in different people.
The 7 Stages of Alzheimer’s According to Experts
- No intellectual impairment. Individuals at this stage show no pronounced decline in their intellectual function.
- Very light decline. Patients may experience times of forgetfulness, such as someone’s name or where they placed their eyeglasses. Yet, these problems may not be obvious to family members, friends or even the family… Continue reading
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