Modifications Help Create A Home Environment That’s Safe and Supportive Not every person struggling with dementia lives in a nursing home or assisted-living facility. In fact, more than 15 million Americans – usually family members or friends – provide unpaid caregiving to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to a 2014… Continue reading Taking the Right Precautions For A Family Member With Dementia
Understanding Counseling Professionals And The Help They Offer
From the American Counseling Association Many people have little idea of who professional counselors really are and what they really do. For most of us, our experience has been limited to the school counselors we’ve known, or the mental health professionals we’ve seen portrayed on TV. Fictional counselors we encounter through books, movies and television… Continue reading Understanding Counseling Professionals And The Help They Offer
Know Your Options When Selecting A Treatment For Metastatic Melanoma
(BPT) – After a diagnosis of metastatic melanoma, it can be difficult to understand the different treatment options that are available. Every case is unique and there is no single answer for which treatment may be best for you. But it is important to be an active participant in your own treatment journey, or that… Continue reading Know Your Options When Selecting A Treatment For Metastatic Melanoma
Savvy Senior: How to Take Care of Your Kidneys
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about kidney disease? My mother died from kidney failure a few years ago at age 76, and I’m curious what my risks are and what I can do to protect myself. Kidney Concerned Dear Concerned, Anyone who has a family history of kidney disease, or who has… Continue reading Savvy Senior: How to Take Care of Your Kidneys
Aging Californians Create Demand For Homecare Professionals
Sacramento-Based Franchise Announces Plans to Hire Nearly 180 Caregivers in the Greater Sacramento Area in 2015 SACRAMENTO, CA – As America’s aging population continues to grow, the need for caregivers has become increasingly apparent. That’s why Home Instead Senior Care®, the leading global provider of home care services for seniors, has announced that its Rancho… Continue reading Aging Californians Create Demand For Homecare Professionals