This article discusses the five common tax scams that target seniors and family caregivers, the tips for protecting seniors from tax scams, and the steps to take if a senior has fallen victim to a scam.
As Easter approaches, many families are busy preparing for this traditional holiday. However, those loved ones have been concerned about family members with diabetic issues. It's good to hear that there are some adaptations for diabetic-friendly Easter dishes that your loved ones can enjoy.
Maintaining good brain health should be a priority for all individuals, especially for senior populations. These are six fun activities to stimulate brain health in seniors during their retirement years.
Are you wondering what to do this Valentine's Day if elderly relatives live with you? Here are some ideas to show love both to your elderly relative and significant other.
Seniors will be deficient in nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fiber if they consume a diet high in red meat and potatoes. Worse, it may harm their heart health. Here are some options for a nutritious, delicious, and heart-healthy diet for seniors.
Seasonal Affective Disorder can affect family caregivers and the elderly alike. Here's how to recognize SAD, and ways to cope with it.
The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming. Here are the top concerns of family caregivers and ways how to address them.
Cooking over the holiday season can be hectic for loved ones with dementia. There are many things to do, and knowing where to start can be challenging. With some preparation, you can make the holiday season a little easier for you and your elderly loved one.
It's hard to ignore holiday shopping. Before we have a chance to finish off the Thanksgiving leftovers, marketers are enticing us with Black Friday deals. However, for those elderly loved ones who are living with early-stage dementia, holiday shopping can be difficult.
Establishing a "me" time is one effective way to take care of your family which includes your senior parents. Read for more tips.
Here are some strategies you can take to manage seasonal depression in your elderly parents
Indoor air quality can be 2 to 5 times worse than the air quality outside because of fall and winter home decorations. Know which decorations cause indoor air pollution and what you can do about them to keep your senior loved ones safe from asthma, allergies, and other respiratory health issues.
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and although breast cancer is an uncomfortable topic, you should know that all genders are at risk of developing it as they age. Find out what you can do and how often you should get breast exams for early detection and intervention—awareness saves lives!
Learn the tips and ways you can improve a senior's quality of life during the winter and fall season.
Demonstrating gratitude is a powerful way to improve your mental and emotional health. Here are 7 mental and emotional benefits of demonstrating gratitude.
There are many benefits that seniors can derive from technology. Read on for ways to introduce fun and safe online interactions for seniors.
Just like humans, senior dogs experience multiple physical and mental changes as they continue to age. Here are some expected changes your dog will undergo.
Concerning the eye health of senior citizens, it's crucial to encourage healthy lifestyles. Here are 6 tips for senior eye health.
Back in the day, you would invite friends over for dinner parties, spend all day in the kitchen preparing meals, and later have some fun with games and activities. Older individuals may experience some challenges in planning dinner parties. Planning before your event can reduce stress and ensure that it will be a success!
Older adults in Pacific Palisades, or other places, require the most sun protection. This is because they have had the most sun exposure and UV damage throughout their lives, and the skin grows thinner with age. For this reason, caregivers should follow a strict skincare or sun protection routine for older people.
Many seniors today understand technology and can use it as seamlessly as younger generations. In fact, according to the 2022 Tech Trends and the 50-Plus Report, 79% of seniors over the age of 60 rely on technology to stay connected. While a majority of today's seniors are tech savvy, they often don't take full advantage of the available technologies due to security risks and fear of frustration. Luckily, there are plenty of technologies that are safe. Below are three technologies you or a caregiver can introduce to your loved one for fun and safe online interactions:
Living with dementia could strain both the family and the individual. Fortunately, there are specific adjustments that your caregiver can make to your home to make it physically and mentally safer for your loved ones. The tips will also enable the individual to be more independent.
In Santa Monica, California, the days are getting longer and the weather beckons you out into the sun. However, it's essential that you, as an older adult, protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays while you enjoy more time outdoors.
You can enjoy all the wonders that living in the Los Angeles, California area has to offer in the summer months without a sunburn. Here are a few tips for summer skincare for older adults:
Life can lead us in many directions and eventually you can find yourself living further away from your parents. As they age, it can become difficult for your loved one to continue to live as they always have, and they may begin to need support with their daily activities. As professional caregivers at Senior Helpers of Santa Monica we want to share a few ways you can care for your senior loved ones that will make a huge difference in their lives.
SANTA MONICA, CA (January 31, 2022)—Senior Helpers®, one of the nation’s premier providers of personalized in-home senior care, today announced the official opening of its Santa Monica location, to be managed and operated by Daryl Arcinas and Brandon Clores. The new franchise will serve senior citizens and their families throughout the western Los Angeles County, which includes Santa Monica, Culver City, Marina Del Ray and more, and it hopes to bring upwards of 75 new jobs to the region over the next year. Senior Helpers’ professionally trained caregivers will help local seniors continue to enjoy the comfort of their own home despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges.