Tag Archives: Senior Care

7 Signs Your Loved One May Need A Caregiver

Posted on April 9, 2015 Samantha

Does your loved one need a caregiver? It can be difficult to tell when the aging process is beginning to take effect on our loved ones. It is up to us to be observant for cues that our loved ones may need help with daily tasks rather than waiting for a potentially serious event to…

This article was posted in Caregivers and tagged Caregiver Services, Healthcare Advice, Senior Care.

The Assisted Easter Bunny Visits Ventura County

Posted on April 2, 2015 Samantha

Easter is on it’s way! The Assisted Easter Bunny was spotted making early appearances at various facilities from Ventura to Camarillo this week. The residents of Glenwood Care Center and members of the Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo had a fantastic time meeting and taking pictures with the Assisted Bunny. Even Oxnard Mayor Tim…

This article was posted in Assisted News and tagged Easter, Senior Care, The Assisted Difference, Ventura.

Assisted Healthcare Honors Veterans

Posted on October 2, 2014 Aaron Bodie

Assisted Hospice Care is proud to announce our new partnership with the We Honor Veterans Program. As a We Honor Veterans partner, Assisted Hospice Care will implement Veteran- centered education to staff and volunteers, to enhance the care provided to our Veterans. Over 25 % of those who die every year in the United States…

This article was posted in Hospice Care and tagged Home Health, Senior Care, Veterans Healthcare.

6 Signs To Look For In An Elderly Parent

Posted on May 22, 2014 Aaron Bodie

With the elderly population on the rise, many of us will have to deal with the issues that develop in our parents as they reach their golden years. Most of us are not doctors or nurses and noticing the subtle hints of problems that can come from aging can be difficult. Kids, jobs, and all…

This article was posted in Caregivers and tagged Caregiver Services, Healthcare Advice, Senior Care.

The Value of Hospice Care in a Nursing Home.

Posted on January 30, 2014 Aaron Bodie

By: Tracey Mayleben-Shoop, Transitional Care Program Director for Assisted Home Care and Hospice Hospice is comprehensive care for patients with terminal illnesses. The focus of Hospice is to provide compassionate end of life care through a team of hospice professionals, when the patient has 6 months or less to live. Hospice Care is covered thru…

This article was posted in Hospice Care and tagged Hospice Care, Senior Care, The Assisted Difference.

Home Care: Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Posted on January 15, 2014 Aaron Bodie

By: Sherry Netherland, Director of Special Projects for Assisted Healthcare Services Our good health is a marriage of our physical fitness and our emotional well-being. There is something funny about laughter (pun intended). We are all born with the ability to laugh, and it would seem, the need to laugh. Laughter can catch us off…

This article was posted in Home Health Care and tagged Healthcare Advice, Home Care, Senior Care.

Hiring Someone to Help With Home Care

Posted on January 10, 2014 Aaron Bodie

(Original posting:www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-08-2012/hiring-at-home-caregiver.html by: Carol Levine, from: AARP, August 20, 2012 Most questions about family caregiving can’t be answered with a simple yes or no. But the question of whether home care agencies are all alike is one of the few that can. And the answer is a definite no. Here’s some information you’ll need if…

This article was posted in Home Health Care and tagged Caregiver Services, Home Care, Senior Care.

Senior Care: 3 Elderly Winter Weather Tips

Posted on December 19, 2013 Aaron Bodie

The winter months can prove to be a bit challenging. With an abundance of winter holidays, kids out of school, and the flu season the logistics can be a bit nightmarish. So it is easy to see how the seniors in our lives may not be on the top of our mind. Although, our parents…

This article was posted in Elder Care and tagged Home Health, Senior Care.

Your Home Health Care Aide: Establishing A Positive Relationship

Posted on November 20, 2013 Aaron Bodie

(view original post:http://www.caregiver.com) You’ve made the decision to let an aide come into your home to assist. That was hard enough. Now you re getting apprehensive about what to expect when the aide arrives for work. If you don’t have experience with in-home assistance, all sorts of “worst case scenarios” are whirling about in your…

This article was posted in Home Health Care and tagged Healthcare Awareness, Home Health, Senior Care.

Caring for a Parent: How a Home Care Agency Can Help Balance Your Life

Posted on October 2, 2013 Aaron Bodie

Caring for elderly or dependent parents can be a very daunting task for anyone to do on their own. Many times loved ones will need continuous hours of care. As healthcare concerns increase so will the time for treatments and other needs. We all want to be there to spend the time helping…

This article was posted in Caregivers and tagged Healthcare Advice, Home Care, Senior Care.