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Family Matters, Winter 2021 Magazine
2020 was one of the toughest years in modern history. Despite the profound challenges created by the pandemic, we continued to provide care to seniors in their homes, and successfully reduced their isolation imposed by COVID. We comforted our clients…
Social Distancing and Seniors: Staying Distanced, Not Disconnected
We all hear and understand the cry for social distancing given the COVID 19 public health pandemic upon us. The primary goal is to prevent transmission of the infection to high-risk people, such as our older family members, clients, patients,…
Key Takeaways from The United States of Aging Survey
As 10,000 baby boomers turn age 65 each day, the demographics of America are changing. This expanding group of Americans is redefining the senior lifestyle with unique perspectives on aging and the role local communities can play in helping them…
Tips for Adult Children Caring for Financially Irresponsible Elderly Parents
Although the roles are usually reversed, some parents are so financially irresponsible they become a burden to their adult children. And this can create nightmare financial situations and greatly strain the relationship between parent and child. If you're an adult…
Free Webinar: Staying Distanced, Not Disconnected – Social Distancing and Seniors
Family Matters Gerontologist, Diane Darby Beach, discusses how to remain connected with your senior loved one during Covid-19. Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST We all hear and understand the cry for social distancing given…
California Alzheimer’s Statistics from the Alzheimer’s Association®
The Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report released by the Alzheimer's Association® contains data on the impact of this disease in every state across the nation. Below are Alzheimer's Disease facts, figures, and statistics for the state of California. The…