Activities for Dementia Patients: Getting Dressed
If your loved one has dementia, he or she may start forgetting where they have put their keys, or a doctor’s appointment here or there. Later on, they may forget the names of relatives they haven’t seen often or how to drive from the store to their house. Eventually they may forget your name, or […]
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.
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.
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.
Memory Care for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
If your loved one is suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you are probably concerned about what they are experiencing and the best way to address their condition.
FAQ
FAQ Here are some more frequently asked questions that may apply to you and/or your loved one:
2012 Walk To End Alzheimer’s
2012 Alzheimer’s Association: Walk To End Alzheimer’s Many people fear the idea of growing older; the idea of gray hair, the concern of not being able to drive, and the loss of senses such as hearing or seeing. One of the most prominent fears that we have, however, is the loss of our memory. Most […]
