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  • Tips for Seniors: Don't Let Cold Mornings or Evenings Interrupt Your Daily Walks

    October 28, 2022

    Walking is a great way for seniors to stay active. Here are five tips for seniors in Sacramento-Placer County to help safely keep up with their daily walks.

     

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  • Five Insights About Alzheimer's in 2022: Lifestyles, Habits, and Symptom Management

    October 7, 2022

    Alzheimer's can negatively impact a person's capacity to do activities of daily living. Here are some recommended healthy habits for seniors with Alzheimer's.

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  • Top Six Ways to Recognize and Show Gratitude to Caregivers and Aides

    September 23, 2022

    Caregivers and aides are an indispensable part of society. Here are some recommendations and tips to recognize caregivers and aides. 

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  • How to Socialize with Friends with Alzheimer's

    September 8, 2022

    The CDC says that more than 5.8 million Americans over 65 are affected by dementia. Unfortunately, the symptoms often come on slowly and don't show up until the disease has progressed far enough to cause significant health issues. 

     

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  • Guide to Volunteering at Schools and After-School Groups for Seniors

    September 2, 2022

    Senior citizens may wish to participate in youth activities in schools, daycare centers, community centers, and recreation facilities. School and afterschool programs in Sacramento are great and gain knowledge.opportunities for those wanting to try volunteering to meet new people, make new friendships, 

     

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  • 5 Ways Seniors Can Protect Their Eyes From Strain While Enjoying Hobbies

    August 15, 2022

    With age, your focus may shift toward easier and less demanding activities. You spend less time focusing on tasks requiring greater concentration, like reading. Additionally, vision decline occurs over time for everyone. Many people experience loss of sharpness, blurry vision, sensitivity to light and glare, difficulty seeing close objects, and difficulty distinguishing colors. These changes in their eyes occur due to normal aging processes and not only due to eye disease.

    They can affect your daily activities and make it challenging to enjoy hobbies like reading, watching movies, and playing sports. Fortunately, seniors in Sacramento can protect their eyes while enjoying these hobbies.

     

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  • 5 Hard-to-Spot Signs of Loneliness for Seniors

    August 11, 2022
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  • How Hot Summer Can Change Your Senior Patients/Relatives’ Housekeeping Capabilities

    August 1, 2022
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  • Summer Volunteering Ideas for Seniors With Limited Mobility and Hand Function

    July 25, 2022
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  • How to Stay Social When Friends Are Diagnosed With Alzheimer's or Dementia

    July 13, 2022
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  • How Can Family Members Help Their Aging Loved Ones Pay for Senior Care Services?

    April 16, 2018

    If you’re thinking about Senior care services, one big question that you may have is, “How do I pay for it?”. We understand that no one has unlimited resources to pay for respite care, however, we hope to give you several potential options to be able afford the care you deserve.

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  • Using Life Insurance to Pay for Senior Care

    March 1, 2018

    We understand that many people do not have unlimited funds to pay for senior care.

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  • Alzheimer’s Disease - Support and Care with Senior Helpers

    February 28, 2018

    Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the most common types of dementia. People with Alzheimer’s are dealing with

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  • Is it Time to Get Help for Your Senior Loved One?

    February 27, 2018

    It is always hard to cope with loved ones growing older, especially when it comes to mom and dad.

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  • Stroke - Support and Care with Senior Helpers

    February 26, 2018

    According to the National Stroke Association, a stroke is an attack on the brain that can happen to anyone at any time.

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  • Assisted Living versus In-Home Senior Care Services

    February 25, 2018

    Many people wonder about the pros and cons of in-home care services and assisted living. It is important to understand what each service does and

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  • What is a Personal Care Agreement and Why Would I Need One?

    February 24, 2018

    What is a personal care agreement? A personal care agreement is a document that families create when a primary family caregiver

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  • What are Pooled Trusts and How Can it Help Pay for Senior Care?

    February 23, 2018

    States differ in how they treat income for Medicaid purposes. In general, a Medicaid recipient who is in a nursing home must turn over all of his or

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  • Multiple Sclerosis - Support and Care with Senior Helpers

    February 22, 2018

    Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic nervous system disease with unpredictable symptoms that come and go.

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  • What do You do When Seniors Refuse Care?

    February 21, 2018

    Age sneaks up on all of us at some point in time, and not everyone likes making changes to their daily routine.

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  • Osteoporosis - Support and Care with Senior Helpers

    February 20, 2018

    You might be asking yourself, what is osteoporosis? According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, it means “porous bone”, or lacking the

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  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Support and Care with Senior Helpers

    February 19, 2018

    According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as Emphysema is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe.

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  • ALS - Support and Care with Senior Helpers

    February 18, 2018

    Whether you have been caring for a loved one with ALS, or your loved one has just received a diagnosis of ALS

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  • How can Government Benefits Help me Pay for Senior Care?

    February 17, 2018

    Are you a veteran? Or are you the spouse of a veteran? If so, the Veterans Administration offers programs that can reimburse veterans for home care based

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  • Heart Disease - Support and Care with Senior Helpers

    February 16, 2018

    For seniors, one of the most common types of heart conditions they experience is congestive heart failure (CHF).

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