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Five Benefits of Help When Coming Home from the Hospital

When it’s time for seniors to come home from a stay in the hospital, so much of that process can be confusing, overwhelming, or difficult to understand. Having some additional help, especially in the form of hospital to home transition care providers, alleviates so many of those negative parts of the experience. Here’s how this...

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Exercise Tips to Get Seniors Moving

Regular exercise has huge benefits for aging adults, but it isn’t always easy for seniors to get moving. Exercising consistently can improve sleep, reduce health issues, and improve moods and stress levels for aging adults. The exercise doesn’t have to be complicated to get these benefits, either. Senior home care providers can do a lot...

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Celebrating Excellence: Maria Rosanna Malagonio, Our Employee of the Month & Nichole Edraos, Our Rising Star of the Month!

At Home Helpers of Santa Clara Valley, we believe in recognizing hard work, dedication, and the individuals who go above and beyond. This month, we’re proud to honor Maria Rosanna Malagonio as our Caregiver of the Month for her outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to excellence. We’re also thrilled to spotlight Nichole Edraos as our...

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Five Ways to Reduce Conflict for Seniors with Dementia

Sometimes it can be really difficult to care for seniors with dementia, especially if communication has gotten rough. Reducing conflict can sometimes mean that family caregivers need to pay close attention to some of the key ways they might be contributing to the friction. Alzheimer’s care providers can help family members find new ways to...

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How Can Home Care Assistance Help Seniors Maintain Heart Health?

Cardiovascular issues are a very serious concern for seniors, particularly if they already have risk factors for heart problems or other variables that make heart health more critical for them to pay attention to. Addressing risk factors and following medical advice are two of the ways that seniors can maintain and even improve their heart...

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Planning for Bathing When Seniors Have Dementia

A common problem for seniors with dementia is that they may develop a greater resistance to the idea of bathing. There are a lot of different reasons for this, including fear and memory issues. Having a plan for bathing and other similar tasks can make a difference, though. Personal care at home can help family...

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Embracing the Benefits of Aging in Place

When seniors decide that they want to age in place, they might feel as if their lives aren’t going to change much at all. What happens, however, is that they’re able to hold onto more of their independence while also continuing to enjoy their routines and surroundings. At some point, they may need some assistance...

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Recognizing Dehydration in Seniors and Solving the Problem

Seniors are especially vulnerable to dehydration and the complications that can result. When seniors spend a lot of time alone, they’re more likely to have trouble getting enough of the fluids they need every day. They may also feel as if they have to restrict fluids to deal with issues like incontinence, even though that’s...

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Why Seniors Need Companion Care At Home

Often when family members think about the care that a senior parent needs to be comfortable, they only think about physical care. But your senior parent needs more than just help with physical tasks to thrive at home, like companionship and emotional support from companion care at home. Even if you visit as often as...

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