You probably already know that fresh grapefruit and grapefruit juice are packed with important nutrients. Some of this fruit’s well-known health benefits are particularly important for elderly people–it can lower the effects of arthritis, help prevent cancer, and boost immunity…
In July of last year, Napa County implemented California’s first law requiring in-home caregivers to hold a county permit. While this is the first such law in the state, permits for those looking to provide home health care for elderly…
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Medicare Advises Working with a Geriatric Care Manager in Del Mar to Avoid Readmission In July, we brought you a post on hospital readmission—one of the most frustrating problems facing both hospitals and their patients. Now, Medicare is seeking to…
Vitamin B Research Gives Encouragement to the Personal Attendant near Solana Beach Scientists didn’t realize just how beneficial vitamin B is to seniors who are facing the possibility of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Each senior and personal attendant near Solana…
In This Issue Elderly Want to Age at Home Aging Myths Can You Smell That? Keep Active – Keep Mentally Alert High-Fat Diet Could Promote Development of Alzheimer’s Disease Links of Interest Greetings From A Servant’s Heart Care Solutions! “Home…
From Medscape Laurie Barclay, MD July 13, 2011 — Mixed nuts may be a good replacement for some carbohydrates in the diabetic diet, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial reported online June 29 in Diabetes Care. “Fat intake,…
A few weeks ago, families of Seniors in San Diego County were following a story as it unfolded halfway around the world. That Friday morning, a terrible tragedy struck a hospital in the Indian city of Calcutta, resulting in the…
Diet Tips From the Geriatric Care Manager in Oceanside What are your senior loved one’s eating habits like? Maybe he enjoys three square meals a day, always at precisely the same times. Or perhaps he prefers to have a hearty…