Senior Scams - IRS Scam Alert
You get a call from someone who says that they are with the IRS. They claim you owe back taxes. They threaten to sue you, arrest or deport you, or revoke your license if you don't pay right away. They tell you to put money on a prepaid debit card and the relay the card numbers to them.
Happy Veterans Day: Meet Our Veteran Client Robert Yensen!
Today we honor and thank all those men and women who have served our country! Meet one such Veteran, our client Robert Yensen. Mr. Yensen signed up for service in the United States Navy in 1942. He received his primary flight training and graduated from the U.S. Naval Air Station – Corpus Christie, after which he received specific aircraft trainings at various other U.S.
"I want to live at home. It's what I know. It's who I am."
The phrase, "Home is where the heart is" is never more poignant than to an elderly person wishing to remain in their own familiar surroundings. Home means maintaining autonomy family and social connections, and dignity. Caring Companions At Home understands the special and constantly changing needs of the elderly. We know how important it is for an older person to maintain the
Utilizing a Philips Lifeline Auto Alert with Fall Detection as an Epileptic
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes excessive and abnormal brain cell activity resulting in seizures. In the United States, more than 250,000 cases are diagnosed each year and millions of people are living with the disease. Sadly, the disease can be fatal, and can lead to strokes, when an epileptic is left untreated after a major seizure.
Family Conflict When Caring For An Aging Family Member
Every family has conflict. However, when dealing with a senior family member, it can become even worse. As a caregiver, you will find yourself in the middle of plenty of family drama. This can make your job even harder, especially if the family tends to get you involved.
There are many reasons for family conflict. Some of them include:
Protecting Seniors as Warmer Temperatures Approach
There are myths out there that warm weather is better for people over the age of 65. While moderately warm temperatures tend to be more comfortable for this demographic, extreme heat can be a serious threat to senior citizens.
Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Month: What You Need To Know
Today, June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day part of the official Elder Abuse Awareness Month, spanning the entirety of June.
Preventing Falls
As you get older, you are more likely to fall down and get hurt. Each year, 1 out of 3 adults aged 65 or older falls down. Falls are the top cause of injury for seniors.
That's because you are more likely to:
Increased Need for Caregivers In California
According to a new report by the California Employment Development Department the state “projects it will need 713,300 personal care aides in 2024, up from 525,200 in 2014 — a 36 percent growth rate.”
Sandwich Generation Caregivers
4 Ways To Support Healthy Aging of the Mind
The mind is one of the most powerful influences on how you or a loved one will age and live in the latter years of life. Maintaining a healthy mental capacity, in addition to physical well-being, is the gold standard of living a long, healthy and happy life.
How to Communicate with Someone who is Suffering from Dementia
Dementia affects an estimated 47.5 million people worldwide, and a new case of it is diagnosed every 4 seconds. It is a syndrome caused by brain cell death, often as a result of Alzheimer’s disease.
