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  • How to Get "Me Time" at Home When Your Senior Parents Live With You

    December 1, 2022

    Establishing a "me" time is one effective way to take care of your family which includes your senior parents. Read for more tips.

     

  • 6 Steps to Take If Your Elderly Parents Have a History of Seasonal Affective Disorder

    November 15, 2022

    Here are some strategies you can take to manage seasonal depression in your elderly parents

  • 4 Fall and Winter Home Decorations That Can Worsen Air Quality (And What to Do About It)

    October 26, 2022

    Indoor air quality can be 2 to 5 times worse than the air quality outside because of fall and winter home decorations. Know which decorations cause indoor air pollution and what you can do about them to keep your senior loved ones safe from asthma, allergies, and other respiratory health issues.

  • How Often Should You Get Breast Exams as You Age?

    October 19, 2022

    It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and although breast cancer is an uncomfortable topic, you should know that all genders are at risk of developing it as they age. Find out what you can do and how often you should get breast exams for early detection and intervention—awareness saves lives!

     

  • 5 Ways to Stop Shorter Days From Impacting Senior's Quality of Life in Fall and Winter

    September 29, 2022

    Learn the tips and ways you can improve a senior's quality of life during the winter and fall season.

  • Demonstrating Gratitude: 7 Mental and Emotional Benefits

    September 28, 2022

    Demonstrating gratitude is a powerful way to improve your mental and emotional health. Here are 7 mental and emotional benefits of demonstrating gratitude.

     

  • How to Introduce Fun and Safe Online Interactions for Seniors

    September 8, 2022

    There are many benefits that seniors can derive from technology. Read on for ways to introduce fun and safe online interactions for seniors.

  • 3 Things That Change as Senior Dogs Get Older

    September 6, 2022

    Just like humans, senior dogs experience multiple physical and mental changes as they continue to age. Here are some expected changes your dog will undergo.

  • How Often Should Seniors Get Their Eyes Checked? And 6 Other Tips for Senior Eye Health

    August 30, 2022

    Concerning the eye health of senior citizens, it's crucial to encourage healthy lifestyles. Here are 6 tips for senior eye health.

  • In-Home Assistance and Hosting Dinner Parties: How to Have Fun

    August 11, 2022

    Back in the day, you would invite friends over for dinner parties, spend all day in the kitchen preparing meals, and later have some fun with games and activities. Older individuals may experience some challenges in planning dinner parties. Planning before your event can reduce stress and ensure that it will be a success!

     

  • Sunburn Remedies for the Elderly l Senior Helpers

    July 18, 2022

    Older adults in Pacific Palisades, or other places, require the most sun protection. This is because they have had the most sun exposure and UV damage throughout their lives, and the skin grows thinner with age. For this reason, caregivers should follow a strict skincare or sun protection routine for older people.

  • Technologies for Fun and Safe Online Interactions for Seniors

    July 7, 2022

    Many seniors today understand technology and can use it as seamlessly as younger generations. In fact, according to the 2022 Tech Trends and the 50-Plus Report, 79% of seniors over the age of 60 rely on technology to stay connected. While a majority of today's seniors are tech savvy, they often don't take full advantage of the available technologies due to security risks and fear of frustration. Luckily, there are plenty of technologies that are safe. Below are three technologies you or a caregiver can introduce to your loved one for fun and safe online interactions:

  • 5 Tips for Organizing a Home for Better Dementia Care

    June 24, 2022

    Living with dementia could strain both the family and the individual. Fortunately, there are specific adjustments that your caregiver can make to your home to make it physically and mentally safer for your loved ones. The tips will also enable the individual to be more independent.

  • Enjoy the Summer Without the Sunburn: Summer Skincare for Older Adults

    June 14, 2022

    In Santa Monica, California, the days are getting longer and the weather beckons you out into the sun. However, it's essential that you, as an older adult, protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays while you enjoy more time outdoors.

    You can enjoy all the wonders that living in the Los Angeles, California area has to offer in the summer months without a sunburn. Here are a few tips for summer skincare for older adults:

  • Caring for An Aging Loved One Who Lives Far Away

    February 24, 2022

    Life can lead us in many directions and eventually you can find yourself living further away from your parents.  As they age, it can become difficult for your loved one to continue to live as they always have, and they may begin to need support with their daily activities. As professional caregivers at Senior Helpers of Santa Monica we want to share a few ways you can care for your senior loved ones that will make a huge difference in their lives.

  • Senior Helpers Opens Doors in Santa Monica!

    January 31, 2022

    SANTA MONICA, CA (January 31, 2022)—Senior Helpers®, one of the nation’s premier providers of personalized in-home senior care, today announced the official opening of its Santa Monica location, to be managed and operated by Daryl Arcinas and Brandon Clores. The new franchise will serve senior citizens and their families throughout the western Los Angeles County, which includes Santa Monica, Culver City, Marina Del Ray and more, and it hopes to bring upwards of 75 new jobs to the region over the next year. Senior Helpers’ professionally trained caregivers will help local seniors continue to enjoy the comfort of their own home despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges.