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Have you noticed that your parent seems to have lost their interest in eating or doesn’t seem to be eating on a regular basis? Perhaps you’ve noticed that ice cream and cereal are the only two foods you find in the kitchen? While it is common for metabolism and appetite…

At Seniors At Home, we believe that caregivers who feel supported are happier, more confident, and able to provide superior care to the seniors they work with. One of the many ways in which we support our valued caregivers is through ongoing and specialized training. We offer caregivers training on…

Nearly half of all adults over age 65 have been diagnosed with Arthritis or a related condition. Arthritis causes pain and fatigue that can slow down one’s life and lead to inactivity or isolation for those who are suffering. The good news is that there are some steps you or…

By Redwing Keyssar, RN, Director of Seniors At Home’s Palliative Care Program There is much conversation about the End of Life Option Act, which went into effect on June 9 in California. This new law authorizes an adult who meets certain qualifications, and who is determined to be suffering from…

90% of older adults prefer to remain living in their home as they age. And even if they begin to need day-to-day assistance or ongoing health care, 82% would still like to receive this care at home. Aging often comes with issues that are complex and the home care needs…

Alan and Peter met during World War II, and have been together ever since. They have enjoyed many decades in their San Francisco home—but when they reached their 80’s they began to feel worried. With no children or other family members around, who would care for them as they aged?…

Though most of us might assume that the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease is memory loss, new research suggests that trouble with navigation may happen first. The study has found that well before a clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can be made, patients struggle with mapping and finding their way around…

It is important to take care of our minds as well our bodies as we age. Though most seniors are in good mental health, many older adults are at risk of developing neurological and mental health disorders, especially dementia and depression.   Ways To Improve Brain Function The good news…

Caring for an aging loved one requires care, compassion, and plenty of time beyond paid work. The stark reality for the majority of family caregivers in the U.S. is that they care for an older relative who is aged, disabled, or seriously ill on top of paid employment. AARP’s new…

A guest article by Dr. Rammohan Rao PhD, CAS, Research Associate Professor at The Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato, CA. His research focus is in the areas of neuronal cell death and mechanisms of age-associated neurodegenerative diseases.  According to the U.S. Census, more and more people are living…