Empowering the Caregiver Resource Fair
Empowering the Caregiver Resource Fair: On Saturday, October 26th 2013 we held our annual Empowering the Caregiver Resource Fair at Oxnard Family Circle Adult Day
Katy Krul
November 21, 2013
Adult Day Health Care: The Best Kept Secret Of Senior Care
Meet Laura. Laura is 80 years old and has dementia. She lives in Camarillo with her son, Tom, who provides care but also has a
Katy Krul
July 23, 2013
How To Cope With Sleeplessness and Wandering for Seniors with Dementia
If your loved one has dementia, he or she may have difficulty sleeping at night. They might be prone to wandering around the house while
Katy Krul
July 23, 2013
Different Forms of Dementia: What Type Is Affecting Your Loved One?
Dementia and Alzheimer’s have become much more prevalent in older adults within the past decade, and awareness about dementia is slowly but surely growing. While
Katy Krul
July 8, 2013
Aggression in Dementia Individuals: Why It Happens and How to Cope
Once a month, Oxnard Family Circle ADHC has an Alzheimer’s Cafe group for caregivers who are taking care of dementia individuals. I attended the group
Katy Krul
June 3, 2013
Caregivers, You Are Not Alone: Programs to Help Caregivers and Their Loved Ones
Josephine* spends a lot of time and energy caring for her husband, who is a participant at Oxnard Family Circle Adult Day Health Care Center.
Katy Krul
May 10, 2013
Nature’s Therapeutic Qualities Can Help Dementia Patients
There is a well proven bank of evidence that suggests that “nature is good for us”. Most of our parents insisted that we go out
Katy Krul
April 26, 2013
Breakthrough for an Alzheimer’s Patient Gives Others A Reason To Persevere
As of this year, it is estimated that as many as 5.1 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. As our population ages, the disease impacts a
Katy Krul
April 12, 2013
Dining Tips for Seniors with Dementia
Seniors with dementia need a lot of assistance, especially around mealtimes. Dementia can lead to reduced food and fluid intake because of decreased recognition of
Katy Krul
March 29, 2013
Driving With Seniors: When Is The Right Time To Hand Over The Keys?
Most people remember getting their license and first car as being a wonderful, liberating experience. There is something truly exhilarating about being able to drive
Katy Krul
March 18, 2013
