Senior Care
PARKINSON DISEASE, Their Fight to be Understood People with Parkinson’s can have trouble speaking clearly. But simple drills can train them to talk louder to regain vocal Regina Nuzzo December 25, 2006(The Times) – Martin Romoff used to rely on his voice to make a living as a Los Angeles tire salesman. But two decades [...]
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February 20, 2011 New Certification Raises Standard for In-Home Caregivers The senior care industry has grown dramatically in recent years along with the number of seniors needing care. Some seniors move into assisted living facilities or skilled nursing facilities as chronic conditions begin to affect their daily lives. Many more, however, are choosing to remain [...]
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Is Selecting an in-home caregiver ever been a challenge to you or your family? So the “Aha” moment arrives. Circumstances make you realize two things. 1) I’m not as young as I used to be, and 2.) “Old age ain’t for sissies” as the great Bette Davis once said. Gradually, or sometimes suddenly, it happens… [...]
Recognizing Symptoms of Dementia The Brown family reunion has always been an event everyone looks forward to. Family visits, games, stories and everyone’s favorite foods are always on the agenda. On the top of the menu is Grandmas Lemon Coconut Cake. Grandma always makes the traditional cake from her old family recipe. This year, however, [...]
RIGHT ACCORD is participating in the 14th Annual Sunset Silent Auction, a fund raising event to benefit the Lutheran Services of Florida. The event is on October 10, 2010 Saturday at The Chelsea Center located at 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, Florida. RIGHT ACCORD Client Relations and Human Resources Manager, Kathryn Larkin, MBA is involved [...]
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What is an advance medical directives and why it is very important? All persons have rights. When you become ill, you as a client or patient have rights. These includes: The right to privacy – your personal and medical information is confidential. Medical records and communications with your physician must be kept private. The right [...]
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Elderly nutrition is a dilemma among seniors especially those living alone. Most often, people who lives alone do not get the proper nourishment due to a variety of reasons. Elderly nutrition and counseling is available in Sarasota, Florida. How is it possible for someone to look at the person and tell whether that person’s body [...]
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Why care for the caregiver in the home? For many, our journey in life includes many roles. We go to college to prepare us for our future career in life. These roles have somewhat gave us an idea on what we want to become but none have prepared us for the role as a caregiver. [...]
It is estimated that up to seven million women are unpaid caregivers to the elderly. They struggle to cope with the exhaustion, loneliness, mental and physical demands, and heartbreak of watching their loved one grows weaker. They need help desperately! There are numerous senior care services which provide affordable solutions for older individuals or couples [...]
