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The Importance of Helping Seniors Age in Place

According to a recent report, Aging in Place: A State Survey of Livability Policies and Practices, almost 90% of those over the age of 65 want to stay in their current residencies as long as...

October 23, 2015

Alan Wu

How to Handle a Verbally Abusive Elder

Have you ever been on the receiving end of an angry outburst from your elderly mom or dad? If so, you’re not alone. While caring for an elderly parent can be one of the most rewarding expe...

October 5, 2015

Alan Wu

How Do I Give Mom Time Alone Without Actually Leaving Her Alone

No matter how old (or young!) you are, everyone needs a little alone time. As people age and require daily assistance, it can become more difficult to provide this necessary privacy. This is...

September 21, 2015

Alan Wu

Should Mom and Dad Move in with Me or into a Care Facility?

Being a caregiver comes with many difficult decisions. Perhaps one of the hardest is whether your loved one should move in with you or into a care facility. This decision can come with many ...

August 14, 2015

Jasmine Phu

Caregivers: How to Get Some “You” Time

Taking care of aging parents can be rewarding, but it can also make you feel as though you exist more as a sponge than as a human being — always being made to suck it up and take care ...

July 17, 2015

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Watching The Second-To-Last Transition

“How do the trees know what to do?” My grandfather was staring out the window, surveying the woods behind his house. We sat at the breakfast table together. I was drinking coffee and rea...

June 29, 2015

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4 Things Every Caregiver Hears at Least Once

Being a caregiver can be one of the toughest jobs you will ever take on. At the same time, it can also be one of the most rewarding. If you’re a caregiver, it’s very likely you’ve hear...

June 22, 2015

Gjenes Belamide

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

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A Look Inside Huntington’s Disease | Bay Alarm Medical Mondays

As you may know, Bay Alarm Medical is working closely with Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) to spread awareness. Our team connected with Dr. Alexandra Nelson of Universit...

May 18, 2015

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Charging Elderly Parents Rent – Right or Wrong? – Bay Alarm Medical

Getting paid to take care of your elderly parents: It’s a hot topic among caregivers, and the opinions behind the morality of it can be strong. Some people believe it’s unfair to charge ...

May 14, 2015

Gjenes Belamide

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