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  • Healthy Comfort Food Recipes For Chilly Evenings

    November 21, 2023

    Discover comforting winter recipes for seniors—healthy and satisfying comfort food to nourish the body and warm the soul. Indulge in well-being. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of healthy eating in the winter.

  • How to Find a Walking Group for Seniors

    October 21, 2023

    Finding a walking group for seniors might seem challenging, but there are numerous resources available to make this process easy.

  • Transitioning Outdoor Walking Routines Indoors

    October 20, 2023

    When the weather turns colder, maintaining a walking routine outdoors might present a challenge. Fortunately, there are several ways you can transition your regular walking routine indoors.

  • Tips for Maintaining Brain Health in Senior Adults

    September 27, 2023

    Maintaining brain health is crucial for seniors. Learn tips and strategies to support cognitive function, memory, and overall brain health as we age.

  • 5 Helpful Back-to-School Routines for Multi-Gen Households

    September 23, 2023

    In multi-gen households, returning to school can be a bustling time. Learn how seniors and their caregivers can create better back-to-school routines.

  • 6 Easy Remedies for Itchy Eyes at Home

    August 19, 2023

    This blog post aims to provide you with practical advice on how to soothe itchy eyes at home, offering easy remedies that can make a significant difference.

  • All About AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration)

    August 18, 2023

    Understanding and managing AMD is crucial for seniors. The journey may require some adjustments and support, but it ultimately leads to continuing a meaningful life.

  • 4 Herbs & Spices to Add Flavor Without Using Salt

    July 19, 2023

    This Senior Helpers blog post explores a host of herbs and spices that give a punch of flavor to dishes without having to add salt.

  • Celebrate July 4th With These Low-Sugar Desserts for Seniors

    July 1, 2023

    This Senior Helpers blog post offers a variety of low-sugar and low-fat dessert ideas to bring a healthy twist to your Independence Day celebrations.

  • 6 Simple Outdoor Stretches for Seniors

    June 14, 2023

    Fresh air, beautiful scenery, and the gentle warmth of the sun offer a fantastic environment to keep our bodies feeling great. Discover six easy-to-follow outdoor stretches, each designed specifically for seniors.

  • 4 Tips to Improve Your Sleep Quality as a Senior

    June 11, 2023

    Many seniors often struggle with achieving restful slumber. Explore the common causes of poor sleep among seniors and discover practical tips to help you improve your sleep quality.

  • Managing Sleep Disturbances in Seniors with Dementia

    May 21, 2023

    Addressing sleep disturbances in seniors with dementia plays a vital role in maintaining their overall health and well-being. Read on to find out strategies to effectively handle these challenges.

  • 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Mood if You Live Alone

    May 18, 2023

    Living alone as a senior can be challenging, particularly when it comes to maintaining mental wellness. Read on to discover tips on how to boost your mood while living alone.

  • The Importance of Regular Checkups and Screenings for Seniors

    April 18, 2023

    Prioritizing regular checkups and screenings is essential for seniors to maintain their health. Learn what these checkups and screenings are and find tips to remember to schedule them so you can have peace of mind knowing that you are doing your best to stay healthy.

  • How to Choose the Right Exercise Program for Seniors

    April 14, 2023

    Exercise is crucial for maintaining the overall well-being of seniors. Here is our guide on different types of exercise programs for seniors and tips on how to choose the right fit for you.

  • Setting Boundaries As A Family When Caring For Multiple Elderly Relatives At Once

    March 22, 2023

    As we age and our families grow, many of us suddenly find ourselves in the difficult situation of caring for multiple senior relatives at once. Here is our guide on why boundaries are important, and how you can establish and maintain them so you can successfully take care of multiple elderly relatives at once.

  • Making Mobility Easier In 2023: The Pros & Cons Of Buying Medical Equipment For Seniors

    March 20, 2023

    Mobility is important in maintaining independence and improving the quality of life of seniors. Read on to learn whether buying medical equipment would help make mobility easier for seniors.

  • Finding the Best Heart-Friendly Activities for Seniors

    February 28, 2023

    Read on for some heart-friendly activities for seniors that will help keep them active and healthy all year long!

  • How to Recognize Uncommon Signs of Heart Attack in Seniors

    February 26, 2023

    Knowing the uncommon signs of a heart attack will help your senior loved one in a medical emergency, where time is of the essence. Read on to learn more.

  • Create a Winter Reading List: 5 Books That Celebrate a Post-Retirement Life

    January 12, 2023

    Looking for ways to celebrate a post-retirement life? Here is our recommended reading list for your senior loved ones.

  • Tips For Recording Holiday Stories

    December 19, 2022

    Looking for meaningful activities to do with your senior loved ones? Here are some tips for recording and sharing holiday stories that seniors can share with the next generation.

     

  • SEPTEMBER 2022 ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAMS

    September 2, 2022

    ALL EVENTS LISTED ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE | LOS EVENTOS LISTADOS ESTÁN ABIERTOS A TODOS

    This is a collaborative effort of the California Caregiver Resource Centers to ensure high-quality education for California family caregivers. Visit www.caregivercalifornia.org

  • How to Increase Caregiver Retention in Home Care Agencies

    August 25, 2021

    A challenge of any business is the retention of employees. High turnover rates require a business owner to constantly train new workers, and does not allow time for the employees to build knowledge and trust over time. This challenge is greatest perhaps in the Home Care business. Caregivers are quitting en-masse, with Benchmark reports showing that caregivers’ turnover rates in elderly care hit an all-time high of 82% in 2019.

  • Care Agency Liability Exposure and How to Mitigate It

    August 24, 2021

    2020 was a disruptive year, bringing many simmering social issues to a boil. With the Covid-19 pandemic as a catalyst, many topics sprang to the forefront, gracing newspaper covers and dominating the national and global conversation. As the pandemic progressed one of the major issues that needed to be addressed became abundantly clear – the population aging and the ability of states and communities to properly care for their older citizens. 

  • Population Ageing: A global issue or an untapped goldmine?

    August 23, 2021

    Do you ever sit and wonder, where has the time gone, boy am I getting old. Chances are, if you are sitting in a developed country, that you share this feeling with anywhere from a fifth to a third of your country’s population. The world’s population is getting older, and people are starting to notice.