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With car week coming up in August, many Monterey County residents and car aficionados from around the country are sprucing up their classic cars to show off. But beware if you are in need of a rare car part—make sure that you get it from a reputable dealer. Scammers have been scouring craigslist and other ads looking for parts. They will then tell you they have that exact part but after you send them the money you will never get the part.
A recent article in AARP Bulletin said that nearly 70% of senior citizens will require help from others to get through their day. Women will need it for an average of 3.7 years and men 2.2 years. However, having owned Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey and Santa Cruz for more than 12 years, I think these numbers can be low—some people require help for more than a decade. Seniors are living longer, and if you live to be over 100 and need care starting at age 80, that can be two decades of monthly caregiving bills if you don’t have a relative willing to step in. Unfortunately, Long Term Care or LTC Insurance is the only type of insurance which pays for having a caregiver come to your home, and few people have it. I always urge the children of clients that we care for to get it while they can. It’s very expensive and the younger you get a policy and the healthier you are the better rate you will get. Some companies also give discounts if both a husband and wife buy a policy at the same time.
A hot trend seems to be skipping breakfast in order to lose weight. However, it’s not a good idea. According to a study which was published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, those who ate more than 25 grams of fiber per day had a 21 percent lower risk of all causes of death than people who skipped breakfast. Another study found that those who skip breakfast had a higher risk of diabetes.
Technology is advancing at an incredibly rapid rate and there are now numerous devices that you can buy which will monitor various aspects of your health which may be able to help you reduce doctor visits. Medical technology placed in the home can allow patients and caregivers to run tests, such as blood pressure and glucose-level readings and ever do kidney dialysis and take X-rays. In 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a statement that “more than 60 different acute conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), can be treated appropriately and safely in home settings with proper monitoring and treatment protocols.â€Â More and more seniors are taking advantage of this. The number of U.S. telehealth visits in 2020 was 63x higher than in 2019, according to a study by the Department of Health and Human Services.
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With car week coming up in August, many Monterey County residents and car aficionados from around the country are sprucing up their classic cars to show off. But beware if you are in need of a rare car part—make sure that you get it from a reputable dealer. Scammers have been scouring craigslist and other ads looking for parts. They will then tell you they have that exact part but after you send them the money you will never get the part.
With Beverly Fabrics closing in Seaside and the closest store way up in Soquel, many seniors are looking for supplies online. Beware of one of the many current scams that are taking place, this one revolving around sewing machines, of all things. Crooks are advertising online and in social media brand-name models of sewing machines for under $100. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. This so-called e-commerce close out sales are typically fake and you will send in your money and never get the product. There is yet another arts and craft scam going on right now where scammers are putting on virtual arts and crafts fairs. When you order something from a booth at one of these online fairs, they will take your money but won’t send you anything.
Santa Cruz, CAÂ Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Caregiver Jobs Available : Set Your Own Hours : $2 Per Hour More On Weekends (Aptos, Ben Lomond, Â Boulder Creek, Capitola, Davenport, Felton, Freedom, Mount Hermon, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Soquel & Watsonville)
We have developed a reputation for having the best caregivers (Home Care Aides or Senior Companions) in Monterey County over the past decade, and we are now expanding into Santa Cruz County.  We are currently looking for qualified caregivers.
Family inHome Caregiving 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.
After losing your husband or wife, it’s tempting to simplify all of your financial assets and consolidate them. However, it’s ill-advised to do this if you are younger than 59.5 years old. IRS rules allow you to make withdrawals from your late husband’s retirement accounts with no penalty (although you will have to pay income taxes on the withdrawal). You can also file your taxes as married filing jointly in the year that he or she died and get a better tax rate than filing as single.
Mount Hermon, CAÂ Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Caregiver Jobs Available : Set Your Own Hours : $2 Per Hour More On Weekends (Aptos, Ben Lomond, Â Boulder Creek, Capitola, Davenport, Felton, Freedom, Mount Hermon, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Soquel & Watsonville)
We have developed a reputation for having the best caregivers (Home Care Aides or Senior Companions) in Monterey County over the past decade, and we are now expanding into Santa Cruz County.  We are currently looking for qualified caregivers.
Family inHome Caregiving 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.