Archive for April 2021
Should My Aging Loved One Needing Care Live with Me?
Aging in place continues to increase in popularity, but what to do when you notice an older loved one is having trouble living safely at home is an issue many of us face. Troublesome signs like a dirty home in poor repair, unpaid bills, piles of mail, and food out of date or spoiled in…
Read MoreA Story of the Painful Devastation of Parkinson’s Disease
Here is a story that we heard recently that resonates with us as we have clients and our own family members that battle with the effects of Parkinson’s Disease. We are sharing with you to provide more insight into the many challenges Parkinson’s Disease presents for families. “Several years ago my in-laws had returned home…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Your Aging Parents’ Care in California
While every situation involving an aging parent is unique, one truism is that preparation is crucial to success. Whether you need basic information about eldercare resources and services, are looking for a local agency to provide those services, or have worries about legal documents or how to finance your parents’ care needs now or in…
Read MoreUnderstanding New Research and Insights on Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes a progression of symptoms including, body tremors, limb rigidity, Bradykinesia (slow movement), as well as balance and gait problems. The cause of Parkinson’s disease (“PD”) remains largely unknown. One well-known indicator of PD is the dying off of predominantly dopamine-producing neurons (dopaminergic) in a particular region of…
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