Call 415-449-3700
Call 415-449-3700

Author name: Seniors at Home

The Healing Power of Laughter: How Clowning Helps Patients with Dementia

Leave a Comment / Dementia/Alzheimer's / By

Written by Dr. Amnon Raviv. This article originally appeared in Rhoda Goldman Plaza’s monthly publication The Olive Press. Medical clowning has been primarily identified with working with children in pediatrics wards in hospitals. But over the past decade, more and more medical clowns have been working with adults and with patients with dementia as part […]

The Healing Power of Laughter: How Clowning Helps Patients with Dementia Read More »

Our partnership with Lyft provides safe rides for seniors

Lyft For Seniors: Our Partner for Safe Rides

Leave a Comment / Seniors At Home Team / By

Having the independence to plan our own schedules, visit friends, and engage with our community makes life sweet and fulfilling—especially as we age. But many older adults face challenges with transportation, whether it’s because they have given up their car keys, have physical limitations that make it hard for them to access public transportation, or

Lyft For Seniors: Our Partner for Safe Rides Read More »

Home care

Beating the Odds with Home Care: Max’s Story

Leave a Comment / Client Stories, Home Care / By

After battling disease and major surgery, Max is beating the odds and living independently at home with the help of his Seniors At Home caregiver, Patricia. Watch Max’s story to see how home care can make all the difference. Watch Max’s story: Each year, Seniors At Home’s compassionate and highly trained caregivers help thousands of people

Beating the Odds with Home Care: Max’s Story Read More »

senior couple on beach happy retirement

Prepare for a Happy, Healthy Retirement: Steps to Take at Every Life Stage

Leave a Comment / Financial and Legal / By

Enjoying your retirement does not automatically happen when you kiss the old job goodbye, despite what we may envision. Planning ahead can ensure you are set up for financial and personal well-being in your retirement years. The good news is that there are simple steps you can take at all ages—from your 30’s to your

Prepare for a Happy, Healthy Retirement: Steps to Take at Every Life Stage Read More »

Advance directive for health care

Why Everyone Needs an Advance Directive for Healthcare

Leave a Comment / Financial and Legal / By

If you had a medical emergency and were unable to speak for yourself, would your loved ones know what you wanted? This is the importance of an advance directive for healthcare. We often put off talking about—or even thinking about!—our own end-of-life care decisions because it can be so uncomfortable. It might be easier not

Why Everyone Needs an Advance Directive for Healthcare Read More »

Aging and sleep

Aging and Sleep: How Seniors Can Get a Better Night’s Rest

Leave a Comment / Health and Safety / By

The frustration of sleep deprivation or insomnia is a common occurrence for many, but for seniors a good night’s sleep can be particularly evasive. In fact, the National Sleep Foundation found in a 2003 poll that an astounding 44% of older adults reported they had experienced symptoms of insomnia twice a week or more. So

Aging and Sleep: How Seniors Can Get a Better Night’s Rest Read More »

Seniors At Home Wins ‘Outstanding Nonprofit’ Award

Leave a Comment / Seniors At Home Team / By

On October 26, 2016, JFCS’ Seniors At Home was honored to receive the prestigious Nancy Martin Outstanding Nonprofit Award. The award recognizes organizations for outstanding service to older adults in Marin County. Nancy Martin was an advocate for older citizens in Marin County and an active supporter of the Marin Senior Information Fair. The award,

Seniors At Home Wins ‘Outstanding Nonprofit’ Award Read More »