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Aging and Sleep: How Seniors Can Get a Better Night’s Rest
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 ...
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Is Your Aging Parent Safe at Home?
A Home Safety Checklist to Use When Visiting Aging Loved Ones When it comes to aging relatives, a lot can change in the space of a few months or since the last time we last saw them. You may notice that your loved one’s health or cognitive status has declined, ...
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Seniors At Home Wins ‘Outstanding Nonprofit’ Award
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 ...
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Seniors At Home Overview in 60 Seconds (🔊)
Want to find out the easy way how we help older adults and their families? Watch our 60 second Seniors At Home overview below! Seniors At Home’s mission is to help all older adults live safely, independently, and with dignity. Our team provides expert home care as well as specialized ...
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6 Questions To Ask Aging Parents If You’re Concerned About Their Eating Habits
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 ...
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Caregivers Talk about the End of Life
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 ...
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Seniors Need Care that Adapts to Changing Needs: Thomas’ Story
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 ...
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How Planning For the Future Helps Seniors Remain Independent
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? ...
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New Study Reveals the First Sign of Alzheimer’s and It Might Surprise You
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 ...
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7 Ways Seniors Can Boost Brain Function
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 is ...
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