Before you sign up for an online placement service, here are four things you should be aware of: Once you are on their list, they own your name. You will get calls throughout every day and night for many months. Instead of getting the personalized help you need, you will receive a random list of…
Category Archives: Sandra’s Senior Savvy Tips
Tips for Transitioning a Loved One to Senior Community Living
You’ve shared birthdays, holidays, graduation, weddings, and so many more of life’s most precious moments. Now, you and your siblings share the responsibility of caring for your newly dependent parent. Though it can be stressful to make life-altering decisions on behalf of your parent, coming together as a family to address your parent’s needs can…
Preventing Heat Stress During Summer Months
Wishing everyone a very happy and safe INDEPENDENCE DAY weekend! Please remember that the elderly are prone to heat stress during the hot summer months. I include an important resource on this subject: http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/older-adults-heat.asp. Heat-related emergencies are preventable as long as you follow these tips, including to Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, and Stay Informed. Read more…
Starting the Search for Senior Housing
Now that the Holidays are over, it may be time to find the right place for Mom (or Dad, or Auntie Marie). This may be a great opportunity to discuss the many positive aspects of moving to an independent or assisted living community. Starting the search for senior housing is a powerful decision. Such a move is emotional and stressful…
Excellent Resources for Seniors
There are some amazing resources out there for seniors and their families. Take a look at the California Department of Aging website (http://www.aging.ca.gov/) for information on everything “senior” including access to information on improving the quality of their lives, community involvement, and support for family members providing care. Another great resource is the Long Term Care…