How To Tell If Elderly Loved Ones Need Assistance
If you are a caregiver and you don’t live with your loved one, you may be concerned about their safety when you’re away. When you don’t live with your loved one, you may not see signs of cognitive or physical decline right away because you won’t be able to witness them on a daily basis.
Top Five Senior Living Facilities in Ventura County
As we get older, many aspects of our daily lives change. We may stop complaining about getting wrinkles and grey hair as they become the norm, and we have the opportunity to enjoy retirement, old age, and watching our children grow.
Five Reasons To Choose Adult Day Health Care
As your loved one gets older, they may need more assistance with day-to-day tasks. This can range from needing help with grocery shopping to requiring assistance in order to shower or bathe.
Loneliness in Seniors: A Critical Issue
Think of the last time you saw one of your best friends and how it made you feel. Had it been a while since the two of you had a chance to catch up? It’s possible that you were anxious to see them because you had exciting news, or maybe you were grateful for a […]
What Is An Adult Day Program (ADP)?
What is an Adult Day Program (ADP)? An Adult Day Program (ADP) is a facility licensed by the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division (DSS-CCLD) to provide non-medical care to elderly persons and other adults with physical and/or cognitive impairments who require personal care services, protective supervision or assistance in activities of […]
Skilled Nursing in Lieu of Nursing Home Placement
Anita is 72 years old and lives with her daughter, who has a full-time job during the day. Anita’s daughter is concerned because her mother has dementia and is not able to moniter her own medication and is prone to wandering out of the house.
Oxnard Family Circle’s 10 Year Anniversary
In July of 2002, Oxnard Family Circle Adult Day Health Care Center officially opened its doors to the public. Our company’s goal has always been to create a place for seniors to receive quality care during the day while their caregivers are away.
MOTOmed Provides Safe and Healthy Movement Every Day
Oxnard Family Circle Adult Day Health Care Program is pleased to announce a new addition to our physical/occupational therapy department: the MOTOmed Movement Therapy System, which is of particular value for multiple sclerosis, stroke, paraplegia, tetraplegia, spasticity, Parkinson’s disease and other neurological and geriatric diseases as well as any kind of mobility impairments.
Memory Games Can Help Improve Symptoms in Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
Dementia is a disease that gradually affects areas of short-term and long term memory loss in adults that are typically 65 or over. While dementia can be inevitable in many older individuals, there are many different strategies that can be applied that both reduce the rate at which the memory loss occurs, and helps retain […]
In-Home Care Vs. Adult Day Health Care: Determining What Is Best For You and Your Loved One
Sometimes caregivers need a hand. Being a caregiver is a selfless and inspiring choice to make, but it is also very time-consuming.
