Alliance On Aging To Host Connecting Seniors With Technology Classes

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Alliance on Aging is offering free one-on-one technology training classes for seniors age 60+ every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., by appointment only.  Learn the basics on how to use your devices – smartphones, tablets, Chromebooks, computers, and laptops.  The training is provided by Loaves Fishes and Computers at 236 Monterey Street in Oldtown Salinas.  For an appointment, call 831-646-4931 or 831-512-1330.

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Del Rey Oaks, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available

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Del Rey Oaks, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available (Also Aromas, Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Castroville, Corral-de-Tierra, CA Del Rey Oaks, Gilroy, Gonzalez, Greenfield, Hollister, Marina, Monterey, Morgan Hill, Moss Landing, Pacific Grove, Pacific Grove, Paicines, Pebble Beach, Prunedale, Salinas, San Juan Bautista, Seaside, Soledad and Tres Pinos.

We have developed a reputation for having the best caregivers (Home Care Aides or Senior Companions) in Monterey County. We are currently looking for qualified caregivers.

Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey is seeking compassionate, mature and dependable caregivers who want to improve the lives of our elderly Clients by providing in-home, non-medical care. Our services include:

  • Caring companionship
  • Meal preparation
  • Incidental transportation
  • Running errands
  • Light housekeeping
  • Medication reminders
  • Monitoring of safety while bathing
  • Information and referral services
  • Other services that improve the safety, security and quality of life of seniors.

If you believe you would make an exceptional Home Care Aide, we would love to hear from you! We prefer those with experience helping the elderly, disabled and others with mobility problems. Having cared for those with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s is a plus. To work for us, you must have excellent references, a clear criminal record, a good driving record, and an insured reliable vehicle. To apply, please visit our website https://tsc221.ersp.biz/index.cfm?event=Apply.index click on home care aides, then careers where you can fill out an application online. We have immediate openings all over Monterey County.

Medicare Open Enrollment Begins On October 15

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It’s more important than ever this year that you examine your options for a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan (Medigap), in particular to see what is covered if you should get the dreaded coronavirus. October 15 to December 7 is the period when all people with Medicare can change their health care plan and prescription drug coverage for the following year. In general, Medicare beneficiaries without some sort of Medicare Supplement Insurance will face Medicare cost-sharing if they contract COVID-19 or have any other health problems. If you do have health conditions and leave a Medigap plan for a Medicare Advantage plan for the first time, you do get a one time 12-month “trial right” to try the Medicare Advantage plan and still have the option to go back to their same Medigap plan without medical underwriting. You can find Medicare plan information or compare plans by calling 1-800-MEDICARE or visit Medicare.gov.

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AARP The Magazine Encourages Us To Eat More Cheese!

A recent article in AARP The Magazine (August/September 20, 48) warned about the risks of osteoporosis and said a recent study of adults over 50 years of age who recently had fractured bones found that 43% were deficient in both Vitamin D and calcium. Women should aim to consume 1,200 mg a day of calcium, with men needing 1,000 mg. They encourage you to add two slices of cheese to your sandwich (300 mg.), some yogurt (200 mg. in a 6-ounce cup) or low-fat cottage cheese (250 mg. per cup). Eating leafy greens, broccoli, beans and almonds will also help.

Gilroy, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available

Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey is seeking compassionate, mature and dependable caregivers who want to improve the lives of our elderly Clients by providing in-home, non-medical care. Our services include:

  • Caring companionship
  • Meal preparation
  • Incidental transportation
  • Running errands
  • Light housekeeping
  • Medication reminders
  • Monitoring of safety while bathing
  • Information and referral services
  • Other services that improve the safety, security and quality of life of seniors.

If you believe you would make an exceptional Home Care Aide, we would love to hear from you! We prefer those with experience helping the elderly, disabled and others with mobility problems. Having cared for those with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s is a plus. To work for us, you must have excellent references, a clear criminal record, a good driving record, and an insured reliable vehicle. To apply, please visit our website www.fhcofm.com, click on home care aides, then careers where you can fill out an application online. We have immediate openings all over Monterey County.

Diabetic Seniors Often Don’t Discuss Severe Hypoglycemia Episodes With Their Doctor

Keeping your diabetes under control is no small feat. Researchers surveyed 504 people aged 65 years or older, all of whom had experienced at least one severe hypoglycemia episode in the past. Unfortunately, one-third of the group said that they had not discussed the episodes with their doctor afterward. However, those who did made important changes in conjunction with their doctor in order to prevent future episodes. These included things like adjusting insulin regiments, changing meal plans, carrying glucose, checking blood glucose levels more often, and obtaining a hormone that can counteract hypoglycemia in an emergency (glucagon). Be forthright with your doctor and make sure you keep your blood sugar under control.

Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases Surge : Now In Monterey’s Own Back Yard

Nearly 25K nursing home residents have died from COVID-19 since June 1, and a total of 83,000 during the pandemic, throwing our system of housing seniors in crowded facilities is broken. With the flu season on the way and another wave of a mutated coronavirus on the way, something needs to be done. In our own backyard, at the Watsonville Acute Post Center, more than 60 residents and employees have tested positive, two have died and a third death is under investigation.

Coronavirus Update For Monterey County From A Carmel Caregiver

There were 42 new cases of coronavirus reported yesterday in Monterey County, bringing the total to 10,475. There were four new hospitalizations and three more deaths, bringing the total to 78. Nationwide, there were 48,200 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 7.568 million, while deaths rose by 953 to 211K. In California, new cases rose by 2,291 to 841K while deaths rose by 93 to 16,298. As always, I want to give thanks to my dedicated caregivers who take such great care of our clients. Keep up the great work! Family inHome Caregiving is providing essential services to Monterey County seniors, giving help like getting groceries, cooking healthy meals, doing laundry, going for walks with our senior clients and just generally making them feel safe. We are taking on new clients so give us a call at 831-275-0103 if you or a loved one would like us to come over and cook a hot meal or provide other services.

Gonzales, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available

Gonzales, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available (Also Aromas, Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Castroville, Corral-de-Tierra, CA Del Rey Oaks, Gilroy, Greenfield, Hollister, Marina, Monterey, Morgan Hill, Moss Landing, Pacific Grove, Pacific Grove, Paicines, Pebble Beach, Prunedale, Salinas, San Juan Bautista, Seaside, Soledad and Tres Pinos

We have developed a reputation for having the best caregivers (Home Care Aides or Senior Companions) in Monterey County. We are currently looking for qualified caregivers.

Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey is seeking compassionate, mature and dependable caregivers who want to improve the lives of our elderly Clients by providing in-home, non-medical care. Our services include:

Caring companionship

Meal preparation

Incidental transportation

Running errands

Light housekeeping

Medication reminders

Monitoring of safety while bathing

Information and referral services

Other services that improve the safety, security and quality of life of seniors.

If you believe you would make an exceptional Home Care Aide, we would love to hear from you! We prefer those with experience helping the elderly, disabled and others with mobility problems. Having cared for those with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s is a plus. To work for us, you must have excellent references, a clear criminal record, a good driving record, and an insured reliable vehicle. To apply, please visit our web site www.fhcofm.com, click on home care aides, then careers where you can fill out an application online. We have immediate openings all over Monterey County.