Sunshine Walks By Cecelia Travick-Jackson
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Caregiving is hard work, but places like Oxnard Family Circle make the job of caregiving a bit more manageable. My husband has been diagnosed with late onset Alzheimer’s disease. He remains quite independent, but needs to be monitored. He forgets things, gets confused, gets frustrated and sometimes says inappropriate things. Just as my husband’s world is shrinking and changing, […]
The Veterans Picnic on the Water
What could be better than nice weather, the fresh air, good friends and a picnic right at the Channel Islands Visitor’s Center? Yesterday our Veterans took a break from all the goings on at Oxnard Family Circle in order to enjoy time with fellow comrades, the beautiful scenery on the water, as well as “some […]
Senior Scams
When we think of senior citizens we usually think of them as polite, good-natured, easy going and so forth, but we rarely think of them as prey. On a daily basis seniors scams are occurring all around us, and the worst part is we may not be aware of them. Senior scams take advantage of […]
Sundowner’s Syndrome
Sundowning is the term used to describe the confused and agitated state that some Alzheimer’s and dementia patients experience as the sun goes down and the day comes to an end. The causes and symptoms of sundowning can be different from person to person. Below are the general causes and symptoms, but it is important […]
Talking About the Future with Your Loved One
Deciding when to talk your parents and loved ones about their future is never easy, especially when the talk includes their declining health and death. Although it may be difficult to talk about it is something that should be discussed in case something were to go wrong. We never know when something bad will happen, so […]
Elder Abuse and Neglect
Every year thousands of older persons are subjected to abuse, neglect and exploitation by someone they may know and trust. It is important to remember that not all cases are reported to the proper authorities, so it is difficult to get accurate statistics. Elder abuse can occur at any place whether it be at home […]
Taking Care: Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be a lot of work and extremely time consuming. More often than not caregivers find themselves completely consumed by taking care of their loved one while ignoring their personal needs, especially when it comes to their own health. Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s […]
Alzheimer’s Disease: Why More Women than Men?
Recently there has been new information released in regards to the people being affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Of the current 5 million people living with the disease about 2/3 of them are women. Recent news reports have mainly focused on the new information presented which states that women in their 60’s are more likely than […]
Resources for Senior Care
As a caregiver we know you do everything you can to ensure your loved one gets what they need when they need it. We also understand that caregiving may not be your only responsibility, and that can make the other duties you are in charge of difficult too. Caregiving is a job in itself, but […]
Alzheimer’s Disease: Would you want to know?
The amount of people projected to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease is expected to grow exponentially in the upcoming years, especially in part to the aging baby boomers. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and is a progressive problem in which memory, thinking and behavior slowly decline and worsen through the years. […]
