Senior Care in Orinda CA: If you’re honest with yourself, how many doctor’s appointments have you made for yourself and then cancelled? Caregivers are notorious for neglecting their own health. Here’s why that’s such a bad idea.
Home Health Care in Berkeley: Falls when you’re elderly pose serious threats. Most people think of loose rugs, uneven tiles, a slippery bathtub floor, or stairs and take precautions to reduce the risk of a fall in those areas.
Home Health Care in Pacifica CA: Your dad’s had a stroke, and he’s completed rehab. He will need a wheelchair, however, and you’re faced with making his home as wheelchair friendly as you can. Before you make any improvements, you should see if his house is even suited for a wheelchair.
Home Health Care in Rockridge CA: Dementia is frightening enough to experience as your aging adult’s caregiver, but what about if she starts to display aggressive behaviors? Understanding what could be behind it can help.
Home Care Services in Berkeley CA: If you live more than an hour away from your parent, you are considered a “long distance caregiver.” Of course, there is a tremendous difference in how you can contribute to your parent’s care if you live one hour away or five-plus hours away.
Selling Your Senior’s Home: My business partner Tara and I work with seniors and their loved-ones to help with all the items involved in selling their homes. Often our clients have a feeling that they want to sell but don’t know where to go. We help direct them and pull in the necessary resources for the sale.
Home Care Services in Lafayette CA: Making treatment decisions can be one of the most challenging elements of a care journey with a senior who has been diagnosed with cancer. There are many different types of treatment options available and it is vital that your parent has the opportunity to make the choice that is not only right for them but also right for the type of cancer that they are dealing with.
Homecare in Hillsborough CA: The truth is that you’re not out to whisk your loved one’s driver’s license away simply because you could. You’re concerned about her safety. Try some of these ideas to help your loved one continue to drive.
Home Health Care in San Francisco CA: How often do your monitor your dad’s bank accounts? Many adult children don’t check their parents’ accounts at all. You should be checking your dad’s accounts every day and here’s why.
Caregivers in San Francisco CA: As a family caregiver one of the most important things that you can do for your senior is to make sure that they are getting all of the care and assistance that they need to manage their individual needs and challenges and support a good quality of life as they age in place. One of the areas of support that can be particularly beneficial for elderly adults is companionship. Seniors tend to experience higher levels of loneliness and isolation than younger people, and can suffer serious mental and emotional health consequences because of it.
Aviva In-Home Care
1350 Old Bayshore Highway, #520
Burlingame, CA 94010
