In-Home Care Services and the Challenges of Depression in the Elderly There are many different situations that elderly individuals can experience that can be problematic. Most people think about potential medical issues that can be very common in senior citizens....

The Importance of Adult Vaccinations When it comes to vaccinations, the majority of conversations center around children and the potential side effects that may result. While comprehensive studies have disproved this link, there are a number of reappearances of...

The Connection between Alzheimer’s and Diabetes In the past, Alzheimer’s prevention included brain games and plenty of omega-3 fatty acids. However, more and more evidence is showing that blood sugar levels also play an important role in the development of this...

Each year, approximately 220,000 women get diagnosed with breast cancer, the most common cancer among women worldwide. This equates to one in eight women being diagnosed at some point in their lives with this disease. Seniors often face other health challenges such as...

Caring for Senior Citizens Living Faraway If you are an adult child needing to care for a parent living faraway, then finding the best caregiver possible is essential. Long-distance senior care is becoming a primary issue for agencies that provide in-home caregivers...

Home Care Assistance Home care assistance is not something that every senior requires. There are many who can maintain a completely independent life, without the assistance of family members or outside care providers. However, there are other seniors who may need this...

Stages of Aging in Seniors Today, everyone has a story about caring for a senior family member. This is becoming all too common and something that results in the burn-out of many family members. Understanding the stages of aging in seniors will help to ensure that...

10 Signs Your Elderly Parent Needs Help at Home in Santa Clarita Have you recently noticed that your elderly father’s mail has begun to pile up in the mailbox or on the counter? Does your mom, who was once meticulous about her appearance, wear wrinkled clothes and...

Help Protect Seniors from Identity Theft and Fraud While anyone can be targeted for identity theft and fraud, senior identity theft in Santa Clarita is increasing and those who are over the age of 50 are the largest group targeted. Even though the U.S. government is...

Why Things Don’t Taste Like They Used To It’s a common problem to feel like something from childhood simply doesn’t taste as good as it once did. While this might be due to a more sophisticated palate, a more likely cause is that as we age, our taste buds tend to age...