Is Your Senior Parent Having Vision Issues?
Your elderly father has always been a strong and independent man, but lately something’s changed. You’ve noticed him squinting at the TV screen more, his driving has become erratic and he fell down the stairs (again). You suspect that dad is having vision issues.
How to Help an Aging Senior Overcome Insomnia
Ever since dad died your elderly mother has had trouble sleeping. Mom sometimes leaves you voicemails in the middle of the night and always seems tired and run down. It’s now reached a point that you’re starting to worry about her health and wellbeing.
At-Home Entertainment Ideas for Seniors
If there’s an elderly loved one in your life who’s stuck at home finding ways to keep them entertained is important for their quality of life. These creative at-home entertainment ideas should do the trick.
Diet and Exercise Tips for Caregivers
It’s all too easy to neglect yourself when you’re an informal caregiver. Far too many caregivers don’t eat or exercise like they should, which places their health at risk and lowers the quality of care provided. Using these diet and exercise tips should help you as a caregiver to stay refreshed.
Caregiving Tips for Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease
When your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or when you start observing the symptoms associated with it, it can be very challenging on many levels, emotionally, physically and also from the standpoint of understanding the details correctly.
The Various Benefits of Pets for Older Adults
Numerous studies have found that pet ownership is an effective way to combat depression and loneliness in the elderly. If there’s an aging loved one in your life who’s feeling a little down, a new pet might just be the morale-booster they need.
Talking to Your Aging Parents About Downsizing
Your elderly parents still live in the house you grew up in. Due to their declining health it’s become apparent that mom and dad need to find a smaller place. But whenever you bring up the topic of downsizing, they quickly change the subject. What should you do?
The Impact of COVID-19 on Home Care
The year 2020 has impacted practically everyone in one way or another, especially when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone can talk at length about how they have been personally affected by this virus. I thought it would be fitting to take a different approach and see different experiences from the standpoint of our elderly loved ones. We will cover the life of elderly individuals in different settings like: Assisted Living, Rehab, Nursing Homes, Respite Care, Home Care, Home Health Care, Hospice etc.
How to Discuss Financial Matters with Your Aging Parents
You want to help mom and dad protect their retirement nest egg so they can age comfortably in place for many years to come- but aren’t sure what to do. Here are some proven ways to discuss financial matters with aging parents before it’s too late.
How to Ask for Help when You’re a Caregiver
Although caregiving is a labor of love, it can be very physically and emotionally demanding. If you are currently serving as a caregiver for an aging loved one, here’s how to ask for help without compromising their quality of life.
Why Choose Home Care – The Impact of COVID-19 on Rehab Facilities
The year 2020 has impacted practically everyone in one way or another, especially when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone can talk at length about how they have been personally affected by this virus. I thought it would be fitting to take a different approach and see different experiences from the standpoint of our elderly loved ones. We will cover the life of elderly individuals in different settings like: Assisted Living, Rehab, Nursing Homes, Respite Care, Home Care, Home Health Care, Hospice etc.
Families Choose Safer Home Care Options in Lieu of Nursing Homes
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, New Wave Home Care has been making continuous efforts to increase awareness of the health and safety risks now confronting those that make up a good number of our more vulnerable population, our aging-in-place seniors. With that in mind we'd just like to share a few excerpts from an article that came out this month in The Wall Street Journal on the topic of COVID-19 and the shift away from nursing homes.
How Do I Discuss the Topic of Home Care with My Loved One?
Although many aging in place seniors are proud and self-sufficient, the stark reality is that most will eventually need at least some in-home assistance to maintain their independent lifestyle. On the other hand, convincing an elderly loved one to accept home care can be challenging and stressful. What follows are several reliable ways to overcome their objections.
Caution Fatigue – COVID Lessons from Thanksgiving for Caregivers and Healthcare Workers
The surge of COVID-19 infections after the thanksgiving shows that not everyone was listening to the recommendations. Understanding the concept of “Caution Fatigue” and the risks associated with letting our guard down can help us all to stay safe this holiday season.
How to “Senior-Proof” Your Aging Parents’ Home
One way to create a safer living environment for your aging parents is to “senior-proof” their home. Using these safety tips should make the process go more seamlessly.
How Caregiver Support Groups Can Keep You Fresh
While taking care of an aging loved one it’s important to have a support network around you at-all-times. As one facet of that support network, caregiver support groups can provide many benefits that will help you stay refreshed.
Why Choose Home Care – The Impact of COVID-19 on Assisted Living
The year 2020 has impacted practically everyone in one way or another, especially when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone can talk at length about how they have been personally affected by this virus. I thought it would be fitting to take a different approach and see different experiences from the standpoint of our elderly loved ones. We will cover the life of elderly individuals in different settings like: Assisted Living, Rehab, Nursing Homes, Respite Care, Home Care, Home Health Care, Hospice etc.
Assisting Your Aging Parents with Their Toileting Needs
For reasons like dementia, disabilities and chronic illnesses many adult children end up assisting their elderly parents with their toileting needs. When placed in this role reversal situation helping mom or dad use the bathroom can be embarrassing and uncomfortable.
COVID-19 & Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has become one of the most celebrated family events in the US. We get together as families, dine together, celebrate together. It creates a sense of unity within the family. Needless to say, we all look forward to this day, when we can meet our family and friends and spend some nice time with them.
Trip and Fall Hazards for Seniors and What You Can Do to Prevent Them
Tripping and falling among seniors is an everyday occurrence. One out of every four seniors trip and fall every year, and it's one of their biggest fears. Fortunately, steps can be taken to minimize this from happening to the senior in your life.
Home Care vs. Home Health Care
In the last eleven years of us being in this business, we have come across countless situations where people mix up the term Home Care vs. Home Health Care. It sounds very similar and hence the confusion.
Important Habits for Senior UTI-Prevention
UTIs are not only uncomfortable, left untreated they can cause kidney failure and bloodstream infections. Because of those potential risks, if you’re currently caring for an aging in place loved one, learning how to recognize and prevent UTIs in seniors is important. What follows are some UTI-prevention habits that every senior should practice.
Home Care Safety Reminder: Get Your Flu Shots Today!
If you have it within your ability to prevent being hospitalized, wouldn’t you do that? So don’t wait. If you haven’t had the chance to get your flu shots, get it today. This would keep you, your family and your community safe.
L.A. County court officials warn residents of jury duty email scam
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How A Smartphone or Tablet can Benefit Home Care Patients
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The Importance of Respite Care
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Developing Customized Care Plans for Seniors
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How New Wave Saved My Life: A Client Testimonial
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5 Unexpected Benefits of Senior In-Home Care
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Tips for Making the Most of Assisted Living Services
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Is In-Home Care the New Normal?
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The Benefits of Elderly Home Care During COVID-19
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New Wave Home Care's Compassionate Caregiving During COVID-19
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24 Hour In-Home Care Versus Live-In Care
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Taking Precautions with Elderly Gun Ownership
Firearms have a unique history in the United States, and [Read More...]
Choosing an Elderly Care Agency During the COVID-19 Crisis
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How to Support Someone Who is Aging in Place
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Benefits of Hiring a Home Care Agency in Altadena Versus Assisted Living Facility in the Area
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Reasons to Choose 24 Hour Home Care in Pasadena
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PRESS RELEASE: NEW WAVE HOME CARE HIRES NEW OPERATIONS MANAGER
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A Deeper Look Into Home Safety Checks
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New Wave Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Helping a Senior With Chronic Disease Management
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COVID-19 Makes Home Care the Best Option in Caregiving
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Seeing the Human Faces of the COVID-19 Crisis
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The Benefits of Using Altadena Home Care Services
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Chronic Disease Management in Seniors: Supporting the Elderly to Improve their Lives
If you have a senior family member who battles with a chronic disease, it is important that you understand and know their needs. Seniors with chronic conditions may have different and specific needs so it is best to know how chronic disease management in seniors works to provide the best care for them.
Making Senior Transitioning Care Easy and Safe for the Elderly
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Reliable Transportation Service for Seniors Living At Home
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Empowering Patients and Improving Lives: Telemedicine for Elderly Care
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The New Normal With Telemedicine
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Help in Daily Living for the Elderly
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Medication Reminders to Help Your Aging Loved Ones
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Caregiver Respite for Families with Elderly with Disabilities
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Facing the Challenges of Dementia Caregiving
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Tips for Choosing a Hospice Provider
Transitioning into hospice care is a difficult step for many [Read More...]
Telemedicine for Seniors: Why Care Providers Should Consider This For Clients
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Telemedicine for Alzheimer’s: How Can Professionals Use This To Help?
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can be challenging to cope with, especially if it’s happening to a loved one. If you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, consider asking your health professional and care provider if they have telemedicine services available.
Telemedicine for Healthcare Teams: How Does It Work?
The Coronavirus pandemic today has made it more challenging for clients and health care providers to be able to reach each other for check-ups and other medical procedures.
The Emerging Use of Telemedicine
With the spread of COVID-19 overwhelming hospitals, medical providers are turning to telemedicine as a way to supplement in-person medical appointments.
Tips to Helping Seniors Get Organized and Remember to Take Medicine
Nearly 40-percent of adults 65 years and older have one [Read More...]
Caregivers: Our True Heroes
Thank you to our hometown heroes! Gift baskets for all [Read More...]
When to Choose Hospice Care
Hospice support services come to mind when we think of [Read More...]
Signs a Senior May Need Daily Caregiving
As older adults slow down due to the natural impacts [Read More...]
Positive Ways We Can Support Daily Living for the Elderly
We get used to doing a lot of things every [Read More...]
Considering Respite Care
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Withstanding the COVID-19 Related Challenges of Caregiving
Our initiative to provide our caregivers with safer working conditions, as well as increased benefits, may play a big factor in what sets us apart from in-home care services that are struggling to combat current challenges in caregiving.
How We’re Saluting our Heroes
We are extremely blessed that all of our clients, caregivers, and staff have remained safe throughout the current crisis brought on by COVID-19.
Transitioning From Hospital Care to In-Home Care
Transitioning home from a hospital stay is often a tedious [Read More...]
Tips for Dementia Care and Alzheimer’s for Our Family
Caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be [Read More...]
Transportation Services: Why Our Seniors Need Them Too
A popular misconception about seniors is that they prefer staying [Read More...]
How Does a Chronic Illness Affect Our Elderly Loved Ones?
Chronic disease can affect families in different ways, most especially [Read More...]
Fall Prevention and Home Safety Checks
Preventing falls and other home accidents can save a trip [Read More...]
Coronavirus Planning Phase II
Like all of us, we are sure you’re tracking the current updates and projections for COVID-19. At NWHC, we can’t stress enough that this situation is real and unprecedented.
NWHC and COVID-19: How We Help Other Agencies
We at New Wave Home Care understand that recent events about the Coronavirus pandemic can make us feel like we’re alone in our situation. Lockdowns and stay-at-home procedures have made it seem like we’re left off to fend for ourselves, and that hope seems a long way off. We want to change this perspective.
NWHC and COVID-19: How Did We Connect With Clients?
We at New Wave Home Care take pride of our holistic approach to providing only the best in care services for our clients and their families. Our client-centered approach allows us to make healthcare services tailor-fit for our clients’ needs.
NWHC and COVID-19: How We Support Our Caregivers
Superheroes often come in colorful suits and masks, and our personal heroes are the same. Here at New Wave Home Care, our caregivers are our personal heroes, as they make sure to provide only the best in care services for you and your family.
New Wave Caregiving: Connecting Amid Social Distancing
The homecare services industry is now choosing how they respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, and many are forced to follow suit. While continuing to follow updates and procedures from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), local authorities, the Home Care Association of America, and other agencies and resources, some are still left with a dilemma of how to shift their caregiving services to meet the current environment.
Gestures of Kindness and Hope During “Stay at Home” Orders
During these times of physical distancing, it is easy to feel disconnected from our loved ones, friends, and communities. “Stay at Home” orders protect all of us, but there’s no denying the emotional toll of the coronavirus pandemic.
How to Stay Active While Staying at Home
With California’s “stay at home” orders officially in place for three weeks now, some of us might be feeling a bit cooped up. Currently, the most diligent approach we can take to the situation is to remain patient.
Staying Connected Despite Social Distancing
With “Stay at Home” orders in place in locations around the world, many individuals are experiencing the effects of social distancing. Some might find it easier than others to practice extreme limitations on socialization and activity.
Preparations and Precautions During COVID-19
The world at large is currently in the process of adjusting life’s daily operations. In an attempt to cut down on the spread of coronavirus, a lot is changing. Nearly all of us have taken heightened precautions of sterilization to cut down on the transfer or illness. Some countries, states, and local governments are calling on citizens to stay inside completely with as little social contact with others as possible.
Thanking our Caregivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In the past week, Americans have experienced a number of immense daily changes in an attempt to curtail the rapid spread of COVID-19. With the virus reaching pandemic status, the United States is no longer watching foreign countries deal with its impacts from afar.
A STATEMENT REGARDING NOVEL CORONAVIRUS, COVID-19, FROM OUR FOUNDER
As you are likely aware, there are several media reports about the growing concern about Coronavirus. Prevention is always a better option than waiting for a supposed cure and we would like to be proactive in our planning, to do our part to prevent whatever we can for our Clients.
Preparedness Questionnaire
To all of our friends, family, fellow Pasadena community members, and residents of California, as you know, we are currently experiencing a time of imminent risk to our well-being due the possible spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Choosing the Right Doctor for Seniors
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What Qualities Should You Look for in a Social Worker?
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Have a Heart—For As Long As You Can
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92-Year-Old Victim Of $40k Scam Required To Sign NDA Before Bank Attempts Recovery
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Are You Caught Between Kids and Caregiving?
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Technology That Cares for Seniors and Caregivers
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RAISE-ing Hope For Family Care Support
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What To Do When You Don’t Care For The Person You Care For
Ironically (or what may be called a cruel twist of fate), some of us find ourselves in the position of having to tend to the needs of those who ignored ours—or were downright abusive. It’s easy to see how such circumstances can lead to a conflicted relationship that does not serve either party well—creating a negative emotional state that will spill over into all areas of your life.
Communicating Through The Haze Of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's disease diminishes a person's ability to communicate. The strategies [Read More...]
Healthy Habits for Seniors In The New Year
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How To Afford Home Care Assistance If Your Resources Are Limited
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Home Alone Too?
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Is It Time to Stop Driving?
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Holiday Luncheon with Monrovia Providers Group
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VOCs—Clearing The Air In Your Home
In a recent post regarding our environmental activism, we briefly [Read More...]
New Wave Home Care Recognized by The Environmental Defense Fund
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Luncheon with Stepping Stones Learning Center
As part of raising awareness and support for our seniors, New Wave Home Care highly values the importance of educational resources.
New Wave Home Care Fire Safety Tips
California wildfires used to be confined to a “season,” but now, according to the CAL Fire website, they’re occurring more frequently and burning hotter, faster, and more unpredictably than ever before.
New Wave in the Community – Pasadena Senior Center Lecture
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Supporting Seniors and Dementia Friendly Communities
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Living with Parkinson’s—Pasadena Meeting Highlights
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Glendale Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” Meeting Highlights
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Undue Influence Panel At Pasadena Village Recap and Highlights
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End of Life Care Coalition – Huntington Hospital, Pasadena, California
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Coping With Loss of Independence—MAPS Meeting, Pasadena Highlands, California
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Advice for Elderly on Preventing a Minor Illness From Becoming More Serious
Staying healthy is not all about damage control. On the [Read More...]
How to Respond to an Elderly Loved One Resisting Care
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What to do When Siblings and Other Family Members are Not in Close Proximity
If you have made the decision to take on the responsibility of remote caregiving, it is important to stay level headed and hopeful about your ability to best support your elderly loved one. While a certain degree of stress in this process is inevitable, there are ways to make everything run far more smoothly than expected.
Health and Wellness Advice for Caregivers
When your top priority is your loved one’s health and wellbeing, it can feel impossible to justify your own needs. Maintaining your own wellness, however, is the opposite of selfish when someone you love needs long term care.
Recognizing and Preventing Sources of Stress in Seniors
If you act as a caregiver for an older individual, or if you are a senior yourself, you may want to develop a greater awareness of the causes and approaches to stress in older adult life.
The Immeasurable Importance of Hydration
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Lewy Body Dementia – Part 3, Care and Support
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Lewy Body Dementia – Part 2, Research and Medication
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Lewy Body Dementia – Part 1, What You Need To Know
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Home Care
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You've Selected an In Home Caregiver. Now What?
If you'e decided that in home care is the best form of caregiving for your elderly family member, you may need guidance on how to go about finding the best provider possible. The challenges of getting help for your loved one can feel far less daunting with a full overview on the types of services and resources you should be looking for in an in home care company. We cover how to research a provider, what questions to ask, and what to look for in client reviews.
Celebrate National Nurse's Week with our Nurses.
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Pasadena Estate & Succession Planning Meeting (Affinity Group In ProVisors)
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Rental Listing Scam Alert
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As I See It: Bending the Willow, as Opposed to Toppling the Oak
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Care Cafe Cares For Local Care Partners
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Respite Care for family caregivers
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Spotlights Treatment, Prevention in Pasadena CA
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Who's There?
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New Concepts in Living Well
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Cognitive Exercises In the Pasadena Community Educates Seniors
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Age Strong and Live Long
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