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Caregiver Ted L. shares his passion for cooking Filipino food with GoldenCare Office staff.  A GoldenCare cookbook may be in our future! If you, or an aging loved-one, are considering hiring Home Health Care in Rancho Santa Fe, CA , or the Surrounding San Diego Area, please contact the caring...

While using social media may seem like second nature to you, it may be a total mystery to your aging mom or dad. When it comes to staying connected to friends, family and your community, social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more can make keeping in touch easy and convenient....

Clutter can really take over your senior’s house and that’s not a good thing at all. By setting up some systems and really cracking down, you can help your elderly family member to keep a lid on the clutter that is plaguing her during her daily life. Develop Systems for Clutter-prone Items Systems...

It is a surprising fact that arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the aging adult community. When you add in the rising obesity epidemic and the lack of proper nutrition it’s no wonder that Americans’ bones and joints are crying out for relief. This typically comes out in the form of...

Decades ago the term Hospice Home Care meant someone was on their deathbed and lasted from days to a few weeks at most. In this day and age it can have a similar meaning, but most often it can be defined as the process in which a person is kept comfortable as their body begins to shut down. This...

There is no shortage of information available on the importance of being physically active at any age. Just how much does exercising (or the lack of) affect our quality of life? Studies show that next to what types of food we consume, it plays a huge role in the health of our minds and bodies....

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. One in every four adults die from it! While those statistics may shock you, what’s more shocking is that in most cases it can be prevented. Unlike many genetic diseases or illnesses, we have the resources to prevent heart disease and its...

If given the choice, an overwhelming number of people want to stay in their home as they age. Remaining in a place you are familiar with as you age speaks of independence, dignity, and comfort. These are characteristics that every person has a right to and there are ways to prepare either yourself...

What attributes should you look for when considering hiring a caregiver? Would you like to pursue a career of caregiving? What do patients, clients, and loved ones need from those who help care for them? Along with the important knowledge and skill set needed to be an effective caregiver, we will...

As parents get older, most of them want to live out their aging years in their own homes. Who wouldn’t? It’s comfortable, familiar, and in some cases it can be the best financial decision. What happens when Mom, Dad, or Auntie cannot safely live on their own? What is the best choice to make?...