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How Caregivers can Support Medication Reminders
Unfortunately, medication omission is all too common for the elderly. As we get older and our memory fades, we begin to forget to take medication that is critical to our health. The omission of medication presents a serious threat to people 60 and older in the United States. According to a study...
The Comforting Hand of a Hospice Home Caregiver
Near the end of her life, Sophie could no longer walk and was dependent on her caregiver Martha to provide the intimate care that her body no longer had the strength for. Martha sat by Sophie’s bedside day and night. Sophie told her intimate stories about her life and they listened to her...
3 Foods That May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
What we eat affects our mood, our energy levels, and plays a key role in maintaining strength as we age. But it may impact brain functioning as well, which has led scientists to research if our diet could be connected to Alzheimer’s risk. Recent data has backed up their claim. It’s no secret that...
The Role of a Caregiver in Surgery Recovery
Surgery is tough at any age. It slows you down and the recovery can induce anxiety and make even the most basic tasks more challenging. Unfortunately, these problems are only amplified at an advanced age. If your aging loved one is going through surgery, having after-surgery Home Care throughout...
The Dos and Don’ts of Being a Caregiver
Many caregivers feel overworked trying to balance caring for someone with their own responsibilities. To give your loved one the care they deserve, it helps to know what caregivers should do and also what not to do. Here are some dos and don'ts about being a caregiver. Do Create Routines Aging...
Bilingualism Delays Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
We’re all familiar with the benefits of speaking multiple languages. Better job prospects, enriching travel experiences, and improved brain power to name just a few. But in the past five years, we’re starting to learn it can play a vital role in keeping our brains healthy, too. Recent research has...
5 Harmful Behaviors for Family Caregivers to Avoid
Family caregiver burnout is prevalent due to the effort required to take care of a loved one. Often a burnt-out caregiver isn’t aware that their own mental and physical health is declining until it reaches a critical point. Knowing what behaviors lead to burnout, and identifying the symptoms that...
3 Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Most experts agree that there are three main stages of Alzheimer’s – early, middle, and late. If you have a loved one who has moved through one or more of these stages, you know that each stage has a different level of impact and requires a specialized level of care. While it may be manageable to...
Golden Care Attends Best Hires Career Fair
Golden Care is proud to be a participant in this year’s Best Hires Career Fair, happening on February 23 at the Doubletree Hotel in Mission Valley. If you’re attending the career fair, come and visit us! Best Hires Career Fair February 23, 2023 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Doubletree by Hilton...
Dementia Home Care: Keeping Loved Ones Safe and Happy at Home
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when caring for someone with dementia. The disease may start out as simply being a little forgetful, however its quick progression takes many families by surprise. When you have a loved one with dementia, it’s important that their home is not only safe, but that they...
