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The end of 2021 is quickly approaching. It is time to ring in the New Year and to establish some hopeful resolutions. Perhaps you have an elderly loved one who has recently been hospitalized due to an illness or injury. Your aging loved one may have been fairly active within their community, as a large portion of this generation of seniors is and feels stuck in their home.
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 ReadingThe holidays are especially important for a senior loved one to receive in home care. Not only does the elderly person feel like less of a burden on their family, but their family can have peace of mind knowing someone is caring for them during the hectic time of the holiday season.
Continue ReadingMany elderly individuals take special pleasure in decorating for the winter holidays. For many, the upcoming season reminds a senior loved one of better times, capabilities and friendships. There’s a fine balance in encouraging your loved one to get into the spirit with decorating and exercising caution when it comes to the same decorations that may have been used for decades.
Continue ReadingThe winter holiday season is a joyful time of year meant for family get-togethers and creating memories with loved ones. A senior loved one may feel the stresses of keeping up with the festivities and may become overwhelmed with the decorating duties.
Continue ReadingAs a senior, living with diabetes can create unique challenges. Learning to living healthfully is very beneficial to seniors, whether they are coping with diabetes or not. Choosing to eat well balanced meals created with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats is a healthy way to dine.
Continue ReadingNo matter our age it is so important to make sure that we take proper steps to maintain and improve health whenever possible. There’s no need to wait until the New Year to make a resolution to live cleaner and to take the necessary steps to a healthier lifestyle.
Continue ReadingWhen facing an illness or injury, most people would feel better in their own home. If a loved one is recuperating at home from an operation or illness, they can still benefit greatly from the in-home senior care assistance available from Senior Helpers of Santa Barbara.
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 ReadingJune marks the end of school, the start of summer and a special holiday created for celebrating fathers everywhere. If your dad is like a lot of other dads, he’s probably expecting a new tie. This Fathers Day, step out of the box and give Dad something he won’t expect.
Continue ReadingThere are many reasons why we celebrate. The primary reason we celebrate is to bring family and friends together. There are many calendar dates that provide reason to get together and spend time, but they don’t have to be the only time friends and family gather together. Take the time find little reasons to celebrate.
Continue ReadingDay-to-day life can get pretty hectic and even stressful at times. With busy schedules and time consuming projects, we can get wrapped up in our to-do lists and find it difficult to unwind. Long term stress can have long term effects if not kept in check.
Continue ReadingCaregivers are special people. Those who spend their days caring for another human being are very giving to others. Because caregivers are often performing tasks that are time-consuming and often thankless, it is important to remember to take time to take care of themselves.
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.
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