Seaside Health Care Services is Excited to Attend the NAELA Summit!
The NAELA Summit - the cannot miss event of 2016. The 2016 Summit brings the practice of Elder Law and Special Needs Planning to life. The... Read More
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As a professional in Senior Care, I am always researching the benefits of In-Home care. A recent study, published by Lisa Esposito at US News, the author details the tremendous benefits of In-Home Care:
What's not to like? Older adults with disabling conditions get easier access to medical care. Doctors get out of their stuffy offices to make new-age house calls. Nurses hit the road and see what patients reallyneed. Medicare... Read More
Depression In the Elderly is very common, but recent studies suggest that depression in the Elderly is also more complicated than we may have originally thought. At Seaside Health Care Services, we take depression very seriously and found an article on WebMD that clearly outlines the risk factors and treatments of Depression in the Elderly:
What Are Risks for Depression in the Elderly?
Factors that increase the risk of... Read More
Flu season is upon us and now is the time to get your flu shot. At Seaside Health Care Services, we take our senior patients’ health seriously, and understand the increased risk of flu complications as we age. We researched influenza in seniors at flu.gov and found the following information very helpful:
Because your immune system weakens as you age, adults age 65 years and older are more susceptible to the flu. It is important all... Read More
At Seaside Health Care Services we understand the importance of exercise, especially when it comes to balance exercises. As we age we tend to lose our sense of balance, which can lead to critical injuries. Research leads us to an article written by a trainer that specializes in Senior Fitness. Enjoy Trainer, Eric Daw’s advice:
- Challenge yourself – In my programs, I always use chairs as a tool that each... Read More
Dealing with Alzheimer’s and Dementia can be difficult on everyone, the patient and the caregiver alike. Sometimes, there is nothing like a good book to help us all with our journey through dealing with this diagnosis. Here are some books that we at Seaside Health Care Services recommend:
1. The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People With Alzheimer’s Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later Life by Nancy L.... Read More
AARP recently launched AARPTEK Academy – a wonderful resource for seniors interested in learning more about technology. At Seaside Health Care Services, we understand the importance of online safety for our senior population.
The AARPTEK Academy is offering workshops to help seniors navigate today’s technology world.
Workshops include:
Social Media - Learn how to use Social Media to... Read More
Welcome to our new blog, we are pleased to announce the launch of Seaside Health Care Services’ new website. Seaside Health Care Services is run by an RN Care Manager – focused on independent living and keeping seniors in their home as long as possible. Senior Care Management and Chronic Care Management are specialties of Seaside Health Care Services, servicing the areas of Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, San Clemente, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest,... Read More