Archive for September 2015
Caregiver Awareness: Organ Donation
Caregiver in Tustin CA Though it may be difficult and emotionally trying, thinking about the end of your caregiver journey and your parents’ end of life transition is a critical part of being an effective and compassionate caregiver. By never losing sight of the natural progression of life and the eventuality of you having to…
Read MoreHow a Home Care Provider Can Help Seniors Get Used to Prosthetic Limbs
Senior Care in Laguna Beach CA For many elderly adults, the chance to get a prosthetic limb is something that can dramatically improve their quality of life. Whether they had to undergo an amputation because of an injury, an illness, or another reason, having a prosthetic limb can restore much of their function and allow…
Read MoreOptimal Senior Care Supports the Alzheimer’s Association of Orange County
The Alzheimer’s Association Orange County Chapter’s Legal Workshop Optimal Senior Care Solutions is pleased to support The Alzheimer’s Association Orange County Chapter’s Legal Workshop on Wednesday September 23rd. Check in is at 5:30pm. The workshop begins at 6:00pm and there will be a Q&A session at 8:00pm. The workshop is part of the ongoing…
Read MoreHelping an Elderly Loved One Who Has No Appetite
Elderly Care in Fountain Valley CA When you’re a family caregiver for an elderly loved one, it’s sometimes difficult to cope with times when she may have no real appetite. It’s difficult to watch someone that you love refuse foods regularly, and it’s natural to worry that her health could suffer. Here are some things…
Read MoreOptimal Senior Care Features the Alzheimer’s Association Orange County Chapter Education Programs
Alzheimer’s Association Orange County Chapter Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning—thinking, remembering, and reasoning—and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. Dementia ranges in severity from the mildest stage, when it is just beginning to affect…
Read MoreSenior Care Issues: Should Your Parents Use a Personal GPS Device?
Senior Care in Seal Beach CA One of the ways you can effectively follow your senior care plan is to utilize tools that help you to fulfill your goals and meet their needs. This also means finding ways to address their limitations and challenges in a way that does not threaten their sense of autonomy and…
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