Being Mortal: New Book Highlights End of Life Challenges, Opportunities
Surgeon and medical writer Atul Gawande’s remarkable new book, “Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End,” provides both...
Alzheimer’s Association Offers Diverse Caregiver Resources
Has a family member recently been diagnosed with dementia? Or are you a geriatric healthcare professional looking to update your...
Home Health Reduces Costs, Improves Care
In the home care field, we often speak of its benefits in terms of individual preference and quality of care. Certainly we know that...
Long-Distance Caregiving a Challenge for California Families
Did you know that approximately 7 million adults in the U.S. today are taking care of their aging parents long distance? That’s the...
Senior Center Classes Offer Exercise Options for All
By now, we all know the benefits to seniors of exercise and other vigorous physical activity. Life expectancy increases with as little as...
Homecare California Visits the Mid-Peninsula Widow and Widowers Association
Last night, Greg Hartwell our Managing Director, had the honor of presenting to the members of the Mid-Peninsula Widow and Widowers...
Music Therapy Proposes Cognitive Health Benefits for Seniors
Music is powerful. It is a mnemonic device, a common interest point, and a therapeutic medium. Simply put, it provides an emotional...
California Senior Care Reform: A Legislative Update
Earlier this year, we shared with our readers the extensive amount of proposed new senior care legislation that was being introduced. The...
Los Altos Senior Program Bustling with Events, Clubs
The Los Altos Senior Program offers a wide variety of programs and volunteer opportunities for active adults 50 years and up. Activities...
Mountain View Healthcare Center Hosts Annual Hawaiian Party
On Thursday afternoon, the Mountain View Healthcare Center sponsored their annual Hawaiian Luau for patients, long term residents, and...
