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It might seem as if kidney problems show up overnight and out of nowhere, but there are usually years of silent causes pushing away at the body’s ability to keep the kidneys running. Some of these causes could be making your senior’s kidneys work too hard right now. Medications Taken Over Long...

Golden Care responded immediately when we needed one on one care while my mother-in-law was in a skilled nursing facility. They sent a well qualified care giver that was able to redirect her fears, it brought much comfort to her anxious heart. It gave us the peace of mind that we needed each night...

I own multiple board and care facilities in North County, and Golden Care provides the highest quality and Companion Care for my residents and their pets. Susan Comforti was the liaison that perpetuate trust and compassion for Golden Care. And they assist with transportation from medical...

Social anxiety is believed to affect the lives of 15 million adults. Very few people reach out to get help. Around 4 out of 10 most often have the condition for at least a decade before they see a medical professional. Your mom has all the symptoms of social anxiety. She trembles or fidgets when...

Attached are pictures from an event sponsored by The Foundation for Senior Home Care and REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program. They have provided services to shared clients in the disabled and senior communities in San Diego and Riverside Counties for over 20 years. This was their third annual...

Worrying is something that you’re definitely going to do if you’re a caregiver. You’ll worry about all sorts of issues, both realistic and unrealistic. It’s what you do about those worries that really matters. “What if” Rarely Helps One of the most common types of worrying that caregivers engage...

Going to the hospital can be frightening for anyone. For dementia patients, it may be even more so. People with dementia often feel confused and uncertain of their surroundings, even when they are familiar. Being placed in an unfamiliar hospital situation where they do not understand what is going...

Time is precious. Having enough time to spend with your children, your significant other, your friends, and your parents is ideal. When your mom needs help with her activities of daily living, finding the right balance can seem impossible. How Do Most People Spend Their Time? Each summer the...

Family caregivers are responsible for their elderly relative’s health and wellness. This includes making sure they have healthy meals, take their medicines properly and stay watchful for symptoms of illness and disease. One area of health that many family caregivers overlook is performing mole...

Resisting outside help is extremely common for aging family members. Your elderly family member might see this as a failing on her part, even though it isn’t about that at all. When your senior continues to resist the idea of bringing in help, you might need to try one or more of these ideas....