In response to changing economy, more families seek home care services for seniors
More and more people are turning to home care services for seniors as an alternative to assisted living.
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Colleen Van Horn
Family elder care: identify key points of conflict – and learn how to avoid them
Learn how to avoid conflict when planning family elder care.
Health care for baby boomers poses challenge for families, raises demand for caregivers
As the population ages, health care for baby boomers will likely fall into the hands of family members and loved ones.
San Diego elder care: dealing with displacement in the wake of natural disaster or trauma
San Diego elder care managers must remember the anxiety that can come with displacement and trauma, and work to help seniors recover in the wake of accidents and natural disasters.
Male caregivers face unique challenges
Male caregivers bring unique qualifications to the table when it comes to providing eldercare; but they also face their own set of challenges.
Taking care of elderly parents: how to assess your loved ones’ needs this holiday season
Going home for the holidays is a great opportunity for those taking care of elderly parents to assess their loved ones’ needs and make plans for the future.
Caring for seniors: tips for improving memory and enhancing quality of life
Memory games, exercises and other activities can help those caring for seniors share fun experiences while also boosting protection against memory loss.
Election 2012: amidst political uncertainty, geriatric care managers offer alternatives for planning senior health care services
With just weeks of campaigning left before the presidential election, media coverage of key concerns like the economy and health care has escalated to a dizzying degree. But as partisan debates and punditry flood the airwaves, it becomes increasingly difficult for elderly individuals and their families to plan ahead when it comes to government-funded senior health care services. Regardless of their political affiliations, many older Americans rely on Medicare funding for retirement and health care planning. Amidst election year uncertainty, professional geriatric care managers offer experience and guidance to help seniors organize their healthcare and plan for the future – regardless of changes to the political landscape.
Elder care consultants: protecting seniors against dangerous caregivers
At Innovative Healthcare Consultants, our trained and certified geriatric care managers provide custom eldercare consultancy services for seniors and their families in and around the San Diego area. From choosing a reputable caregiving agency to creating a budget plan, Innovative Healthcare Consultants is a full-service resource for aging San Diegans and their families. Protect yourself and your loved ones from elder abuse: contact us today for expert San Diego eldercare guidance. To learn more about our services and credentials, schedule a consultation or find valuable eldercare tips and information, visit us online, at www.innovativehc.com.
Senior long-term care insurance: planning ahead for elder care in San Diego
In recent columns, we have noted the rising population of soon-to-be retired baby boomers – many of whom are struggling to boost their savings in anticipation of the need for chronic care. According to a recent report from CNBC, the combination of greater life expectancy and the prevalence of conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s is making senior long-term care insurance a necessity for aging individuals. As in many parts of the country, elder care in San Diego can be costly. But is long-term care insurance the best option?
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LA JOLLA NEWS
- Lecture series on bluegrass music set for La Jolla’s AthenaeumBand members Mike and Yvonne Tatar, Kit Birkett and Jon Cherry (San Diego’s Virtual Strangers) will present a three- part, lecture-concert series on bluegrass music at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 21, May 28 and June 4 at 1008 Wall St. […]
- Handbags and jackets needed for La Jolla Soroptimist shopping benefitSoroptimist International of La Jolla seeks donations of purses, ladies jackets, shawls, etc. (in good condition) for its annual Purses Plus Party, which raises funds for agencies that help women and girls lead better lives. […]
- Architecture in the garden: making connections to improve San Diego landscape designLearn about the connection between home and garden for insight into effective San Diego landscape design. […]
RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS
- Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club zoning changes approvedIn order to complete the Covenant modification, the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club had to obtain the consent of two-thirds of the properties within 500 feet of the lots. The club obtained 72 percent consent from adjacent properties for the north lot and 71 percent consent from properties for the south lot. […]
- Youth volunteers needed for Rancho Santa Fe Library Summer Reading ProgramVolunteers must be between the ages of 12 and 17, and be entering the 7th grade up through senior year of high school in the fall. […]
- Rancho Santa Fe Fire District to hire its own deputy chiefThe Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District will soon have its own deputy chief, a position it once shared with a joint contract between the cities of Encinitas, Del Mar and Solana Beach. […]
