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Summer can present unique health and safety challenges for older adults, from dehydration to mobility concerns. Learn how professional senior care services can help seniors remain safe, comfortable, and independent while aging at home.
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Support after hospital discharge with Senior Helpers of Santa Barbara helps seniors stay safe, manage medications, prevent falls, and recover smoothly at home with reliable daily assistance.
Continue ReadingChoosing between care at home and a senior living facility depends on a loved one’s need for independence, support, and social connection. Senior Helpers of Santa Barbara can help families find the right balance with personalized in-home care that supports comfort, safety, and quality of life.
Celebrate the fall season safely with these fun and engaging activities for seniors. Learn how to enjoy the season while staying safe and healthy.
Continue ReadingIt's officially fall, and we want the season to be the only fall in your life! We just wrapped up a Fall Prevention training for our caregivers in our new Center of Excellence training room. Did you know falls are the number one reason for injuries in older adults? Preventing a fall is one of the best things you can do for your health! Our caregivers are trained to help you set up your home for success. Whether it's rearranging furniture, buying new equipment, or starting an exercise routine, any fall prevention is worth it! Learn more about what our office is up to this month by reading this newsletter!
Continue ReadingDiscover easy indoor exercises for seniors to enhance balance and prevent falls. Stay active, and independent, and improve your quality of life with these safe and effective workouts.
Continue ReadingWe're taking the office on the road! Exciting news- we have packed up our office and purchased a van to be our mobile office! Liah, Emalee, Elena and I will all have a work station in the van and take turns driving around to see clients while the other three work. This will allow us to see our clients more regularly and we can interview candidates from anywhere in Santa Barbara County. That's right, the interview will go to the candidate!
Continue ReadingSome elderly may express some unease about allowing a stranger into their home. You can assure them that with this gift of care from Senior Helpers of Santa Barbara, that they are receiving assistance from a caring individual who has been thoroughly background screened, interviewed and is insured and bonded through the company. Your loved one’ safety is always a top priority. When you give your elderly loved one the gift of senior care, you also give your family the gift of peace of mind.
Continue ReadingSince it is the middle of the summer, it is important to find safe summertime activities for your senior loved one to enjoy. When the sun is shining high and bright in the sky, and the heat feels oppressive, make it a day to organize some scrapbooks and share some family memories indoors with the air conditioning on to keep cool. Your loved one might have a closet that they have been putting off sorting through. Make the summer your time for spring cleaning when the hot weather isn’t as enjoyable as in earlier months.
Continue ReadingWith warmer weather, we are sure to be more on the go than during the cooler months of the year. Daily activities with friends and neighbors become more of a regular occurrence outside the home. As we leave and rejoin new activities, items can end up left haphazardly on tables and floors. It is especially important that we keep our senior’s home safe by keeping trip hazards out of harm’s way.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to living independently at home for a senior loved one, it’s important to always keep their safety in mind. One key step for living safely at home is to keep a list of important doctor names and numbers near the home phone.
Continue ReadingEarth day falls on April 22nd each year to remind us to treat our planet with love and care. We want to treat our Earth with kindness and this day is a yearly reminder for environmental protection. There are many ways we can show our support for this movement to care for the land we live on.
Continue ReadingWinter fall prevention takes a little planning and possibly some acceptance that the risk is higher for a senior loved one. Your loved one may need to be reminded to take small steps and aim for the use of handrails whenever possible. Perhaps, it should be routine to check the weather before leaving home. If snow or freezing rain is expected; reschedule activities that take place outside of the home. While you may not be able to keep your senior loved one from falling this winter, but you can follow these tips to possibly prevent a serious injury.
Continue ReadingAutumn has finally arrived and the weather is starting to feel a bit cooler. You may notice you can leave your windows open during the day but need them shut at night to stay warm. The days are getting shorter as the sun sets earlier every day. We are quickly approaching the shorter days of winter and there are many things that need to be taken care of to prepare your home for fall. If you have an elderly loved one who may need some assistance with getting their home ready for fall, here are some helpful tips to get you started.
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