How To Care For Parents Despite Geographic Distance
Whether your aging parents are a plane-ride away, or just 20 miles that becomes an hour drive in crazy Bay area traffic – geographic distance for adult children helping Mom and Dad is a se...
May 27, 2015
How We Can All Make The Physical Experience Of Old Age Easier
American adults are tackling something new—caring for each other and being cared for, physically, on a larger scale than ever before. We’re used to hands-on caretaking when it comes to c...
May 22, 2015
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness & Family Caregiver Month Tips
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregiver Month. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that in the U.S. there are more than 15 million Alzheimer...
November 11, 2014
How To Choose A Home Care Provider: Interview with Senior Helpers
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jenny Lind, Owner of Senior Helpers – Concord, one of the major In-Home Care Providers for senior citizens. Senior Helpers offers many diff...
August 11, 2014
What Is A Medical Alert System?
Many people have heard of medical alert systems, but may be wondering exactly “what is a medical alert system?” Every year, one in three adults over the age of 65 will experience...
July 17, 2014
How to Discuss Senior Care Needs with a Reluctant Parent
It can be agonizing for family members to watch a senior loved one struggle with daily activities they used to find easy, and the situation becomes even more challenging when a parent is unw...
June 16, 2014
7 Reasons Why Medical Alert Systems Are a Caregiver’s Best Friend
Did you know? According to the CDC, as of the year 2008 there were more than 34 million unpaid caregivers providing care to someone age 18 and older with an illness or disability. The caregi...
April 15, 2014
Pet Therapy For The Elderly
Our furry friends are not only fun to play with, but they have also proven to be very beneficial for the elderly in terms of health. Throughout this article, we’ll cover why pet...
February 18, 2014
3 Tips For Caregivers On Caring For Yourself Too
We often neglect our own well-being when we’re spending much of our time caring for others. With the holidays rapidly approaching, we wanted to share some quick tips for caregivers on...
November 27, 2013
Why You Should Consider Fire, Smoke & Gas 24/7 Monitoring
By now, you’ve noticed that we offer not only 24/7 medical monitoring, but also 24/7 Fire/Smoke Monitoring and 24/7 CO/Gas Monitoring. So why should you consider getting the Premier Protec...
October 7, 2013
