You have likely heard the phrase “aging in place” before. According to the National Institute on Aging, the term refers to the practice of staying in one’s home as they grow old. If you have a loved one who has decided to age in place, [Read More...]
Having an elderly loved one enrolled in an assisted living facility in Altadena may be a good idea for some families for a variety of reasons. One of which is that these institutions have ease of access to all the needs of the senior individual, [Read More...]
When a loved one needs a new level of care, choosing the right services can be overwhelming. There are several options that are being used on a daily basis, but the most popular and on-demand choice during this time, especially in a pandemic, is 24 [Read More...]
Royce Gilder Joins New Wave Home Care as Operations Manager Pasadena, CA, July 17, 2020 – New Wave Home Care announced this week the hiring of their new Operations Manager, Royce Gilder. Gilder’s 16 years of experience in the senior living and care business will [Read More...]
Back in April, we shared an article detailing some benefits of fall prevention and home safety checks. Now, we want to dive deeper into home safety checks and how they are conducted. Safety Measures For Seniors Who Choose to Stay Home When people age, they [Read More...]
The First Steps of Chronic Disease Management Chronic disease management can often become difficult for an individual struggling with a chronic disease. Especially for seniors, managing the pain and symptoms of a chronic disease often requires extra help and support. If you have a loved [Read More...]
In the era of COVID-19, cutting down on contact with others remains the most assured safeguard for staying healthy. At the same time, “social distancing” measures pose complications for many elderly individuals. For a population that is both vulnerable to the virus and often dependent [Read More...]
Learn About In-Home Care Services From a Top Altadena Care Provider In many places across the United States, in-home care is becoming a preferred approach for elderly care. Utilizing in-home caregiving often offers a safer, more comfortable alternative to living in a nursing home or [Read More...]
Senior citizens often face many health challenges associated with aging. With their declining health, most of them deal with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, Parkinson’s disease, and other chronic diseases that deteriorate the body. Although such conditions may be common to seniors, dealing [Read More...]
Older people with chronic health problems are frequently required to transition between home and hospital in dealing with their health condition. Frequent hospital visits and admissions during every episode of illness can be very stressful to both the senior patient and the family. Unfortunately, not [Read More...]