Senior Helpers of Napa host seminar on Alzheimer’s, dementia
In California, more than 440,000 people over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to increase to 660,000 by the year 2025.
Home Care Changes in the New Year
Sacramento passed two new laws in 2013 that take effect in 2014. The laws passed were AB241 (overtime) and AB10 (Minimum Wage). Prior to January 1, 2014, Caregivers working in homes was exempt from overtime. This exemption was given because: • Overtime increase the cost of care and while people [...]
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S®
Petaluma, CA, October 19th – The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting all Sonoma county residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 19th at 1800 So. McDowell Blvd. & Shollenberber Park in Petaluma. Check-in [...]
Tips to Help Avoid Dementia
To help ward off dementia, train your brain! “More and more research is suggesting that lifestyle is very important to your brain’s health,” says Dr. Paul Nussbaum, a neuropsychologist and adjunct associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. “If you want to live a long, healthy life, [...]
Mind Stimulation
Getting older is unavoidable, but falling apart mentally or physically is not. The biological mind-body connection becomes more important as you age. After all, a sound mind won’t do you much good if your body fails. Loss of memory or cognitive decline shows up in the little things first. You [...]