by Julie Ann Anderson on January 31, 2012
Blood pressure is something that people should strive to control throughout their lives, but it’s particularly important for seniors and senior health. High blood pressure is a common problem, affecting more than 50 percent of all Americans who are 60 years old or older. What is High Blood Pressure? When your heart beats and pumps [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on January 17, 2012
Happy Birthday to the King! If you think about rock and roll then the first person that comes to mind is Elvis Presley. We know him as the “King” – his voice, looks, and moves have captivated us all. January 8 is Elvis Presley’s birthday. Here are some interesting facts that you may not have [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on November 28, 2011
November is National Family Caregivers Month Every day, more than 65 million family caregivers in the United States fulfill a vital role on the care team. November is National Family Caregivers Month, a great time to honor the family caregivers who devote their lives to caring for senior loved ones. Family caregivers need [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on August 3, 2011
The Elder Care Radio Show – August 2011 KSRO 1350 AM Fridays – 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. KNEW 910 AM Saturdays – 8:30 – 9:00 a.m Do older adults disengage as they get older? It may seem that way if it’s hard to get Mom to go out and do things like she used [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on August 1, 2011
Happy Monday Morning! As CAREGivers caring for seniors in our community, every day we are reminded of no matter how great or small our acts of kindness or helping helping hands enabling older adults to remain independant in their homes… we can make a difference every day! Here is another great thing I found in this ever [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on July 29, 2011
Table Talk: How to Get Mealtime Conversations Going The shopping is done, and the meal is ready and on the table. Your work is complete, right? And now comes the fun part. You sit down to dine with an older loved one. But what is there to talk about? A senior’s world may have shrunk [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on July 25, 2011
Hey click on the link above to checkout a very clever way a Home Instead Owner got his point of drawing Attention to seniors in need! You will love it! Please watch & let us know what you think of this. So creative & fun way to get attention towards seniors in [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on June 9, 2011
Aging affects all aspects of our everyday lives, and unfortunately driving is included in that. Through out Sonoma County you will find obstacles in Petaluma where they are trying to widen the road through Rohnert Park where the roads seems to change every week you must be on your toes. The on ramp is so short [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on May 26, 2011
Stages of Senior Care AN EDUCATIONAL SERIES PROMOTING HEALTH & WELLNESS FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011 FROM 1:00-5:00PM at The Lodge at Paulin Creek 2375 Range Avenue • Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Reception and guided tours to follow program at The Lodge of Paulin Creek Caring for our seniors has changed almost beyond recognition over [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on May 19, 2011
Do you know Sheri? Have you met her before at one of our CAREGiver meetings perhaps here in Rohnert Park? Maybe you worked with the same client before either in Santa Rosa, Sebastopol or Petaluma with Sheri? Sheri began caring for the elderly in the 80’s as a CNA in skilled nursing facilities while [...]