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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.…

“A Stranger in My House? No Way!” Watching a parent, spouse, or other loved one begin to struggle with the tasks of day-to-day living can bring up a range of feelings. It might bring up sadness to see them struggle with tasks that were once easy, guilt that you can’t…

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 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,…

On Wednesday, October 26, JFCS’ Seniors At Home was honored to receive the prestigious Nancy Martin Outstanding Nonprofit Award at the annual Marin Senior Information Fair. This year’s theme for the fair was “Steppin thru the Looking Glass.” Exhibitors dressed up as different characters from Alice in Wonderland – including…

It is important for all of us to do our best to stay healthy during the flu season. People 65 and older who pick up the flu virus run a greater risk of developing more serious complications than younger adults; so it is especially important to take precautionary measures to…

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…

Retirement is something we often fantasize about as being the time where personal pursuits and newfound free time come as a wonderful relief. But for some of us, the freedom can feel daunting. Many ask the question, “What next?” More than 60% of people over age 60 say they plan…

We are excited to announce our newly designed website at www.seniorsathome.org! Our new look is clean, bright, and easy to navigate. The new, mobile-friendly design makes accessing senior care services as easy as possible for older adults, their families, and other professionals who care for them. It is now easier…

The highlight of Norma’s week is when Marianne comes by to visit. The friends shop and run errands, share tea, and catch up about how Norma, age 85, is doing. The women first met three years ago when Earl, Norma’s husband, had a health crisis. Norma was distraught and overwhelmed,…