“I Want to Go Home”
“I want to go home!” This common expression can be painful — and mystifying — to hear from someone who’s already home, whether in a longtime residence or a new care facility. But don’t take it literally. “I want to go home” tends to be an expression of discomfort: The person doesn’t recognize where he […]
Becoming a Family Caregiver
If caring for a family loved one is new for you or if you are experiencing the stresses of being a family caregiver, then this FREE community education forum is for you. You will learn: What being a caregiver is all about What being a caregiver means to the family The core values of being […]
10 Surprising Clues You’ll Live to 100 (6-10)
From Caring.com Clue #6: When were you born? What it may mean: Growing lifespans give younger people an edge. A 2011 report by the British Department for Work and Pensions estimated life expectancy for citizens at various ages, providing a snapshot that Yanks can learn from, too. A British girl born this year has a […]
Alzheimer’s Symptom: Gets lost, even on familiar routes
When it happens Mild-stage dementia Why it happens Memory loss combines with disorientation caused by “motion blindness,” the inability to perceive motion well and navigate the environment. What you can do Know that getting lost can happen at any time, even on a walk or drive the person has made hundreds of times. Know, too, […]
Top Five Scams that target Senior’s-Don’t be a Victim
It’s not just wealthy seniors who are targeted. Low-income older adults are also at risk of financial abuse. And it’s not always strangers who perpetrate these crimes. Over 90% of all reported elder abuse is committed by an older person’s own family members, most often their adult children, followed by grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and […]
Fall Prevention
www.blessingsforseniors.com About half of all falls happen at home. To make your home safer: Keep items you use often in cabinets you can reach easily without using a step stool. www.blessingsforseniors.com
Guide to Veteran’s Benefits
Understanding Veteran’s benefits: A Guide for Seniors To access the guide go to: www.blessingsforseniors.com complete the Contact Us form and type “Veteran’s Benefits” in the comments box. The link to the guide will be emailed to you. Or call 623-594-0819 Blessings! For Seniors Companion Care Goodyear, AZ www.blessingsforseniors.com
Veterans Benefits – Are You Missing Out?
www.blessingsforseniors.com The total veteran population in the United States has reached nearly 23 million, with almost 40 percent of those over the age of 65 (www.va.gov, 2011). When compared to every other country in the world, the United States offers the most comprehensive benefits system for assisting veterans, yet only about 36 percent of veterans […]
