New Years Resolutions: Caregiver Edition
When the clock strikes midnight on the first day of the new year, many of us decide to make a resolution or two. Much of the time, our resolutions are based on lifestyle decisions and changes that will benefit us physically, emotionally, or how we interact with others. They are promises to ourselves to become […]
Oxnard Family Circle ADHC Provides Additional Respite Care
At Oxnard Family Circle, we realize that caregiving is a full time job. We are happy to provide respite care during our usual hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.) however, sometimes caregivers need more assistance. Many caregivers have additional jobs other than caregiving, or have families and outside matters to attend to. […]
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 recently and sat next to a man who is providing care for his wife, who has Alzheimer’s. The man told me that he had attended the Alzheimer’s Cafe group in […]
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. Her husband, a veteran who was once an IT tech, suffered a severe stroke and can hardly operate a remote control.
Stories From Oxnard Family Circle
At Oxnard Family Circle, our goal is to treat our participants like we would our own family: with compassion and respect, and humor when we are able to. We have many participants who have been attending our program for a substantial amount of time, and our employees are quick to bond with the people they […]
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.
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.
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.
