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.
Senior Care Napa and 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 [...]
It’s That Time of the Year Again
As you age, your immune system begins to weaken For seniors, the flu can be extremely serious, and often fatal. According to www.flu.gov, 90 percent of flu-related deaths and more than half of flu-related hospitalizations occur in people age 65 and older. As elders are more susceptible to the flu, [...]
Protecting Yourself and Seniors from Fraud
More and more seniors are deciding to stay at home rather than retire to an assisted living facility. Unfortunately, along with this growing number of stay-at-home seniors comes a growing number of frauds and scams with seniors as the main victims. According to the FBI, seniors are a common target [...]
Senior Summer Safety
Summertime means more time spent outdoors soaking up the sun, and unfortunately battling the sun’s rays as well. Fresh air is healthy for seniors, but over exposure to the sun and heat is not. Make sure you are familiar with the following summer safety precautions related to senior health. Dehydration [...]