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Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver : Alzheimer’s & Dementia Huge Risk Factors
There were 63 new COVID-19 cases announced for Monterey County, bringing the total up to 40,971 and three new deaths were reported. Nationwide, the number of cases are going down. There were less than 100K new cases, for a total of 27.193 million. Deaths rose by 4,472 to 471,97. However, new research found that, sadly, those with dementia are more likely to be hospitalized than people who are the same age without dementia. The analysis of nearly 62 million electronic medical records in the U.S. also found that Black people with dementia were at very high risk of getting COVID-19. Researchers said that the data could not be explained entirely by common characteristics common to people with dementia (old age, living in a nursing home and having conditions like obesity asthma, diabetes and cardiovascular disease). Taking into account those risk factors, those with dementia were still twice as likely to get coronavirus than their counterparts at the same age without dementia. In California, there were a hefty 11,853 new cases (less than half of the prior day’s total of 26,660) for a total of 3.446 million, while deaths rose by 700 to 45,232. Please stay home and stay safe.
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Monterey, CA Elder Abuse Alert : Customer Service Scams
AARP Bulletin had an elder abuse alert for our area. The article profiled a 75-year old man who saw a charge on his credit card that he didn’t recognize for Amazon Prime. He did a google search for Amazon’s phone number and called the number, which turned out to be fake. They asked him to confirm his credit card number, as well as his Social Security number.  “Scammers will buy and place fake ads that often elude the filters for the online search engines,†Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser told AARP Bulletin. They also tricked him into buying gift cards. “When people are searching for customer service numbers, they are in a hurry and quickly scan for the first phone number they see,†he said. Scammers are targeting Monterey County, and in particular rich pockets like Carmel-by-the-sea and Pebble Beach.
Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver
There were 376 new COVID-19 cases announced for Monterey County, bringing the total up to 40,908 and two new deaths. Nationwide, the number of cases are going down. There were 92,739 new cases, for a total of 27.096 million. Deaths rose by 4,006 to 466,625. In California, there were a hefty 26,660 new cases for a total of 3.433 million, while deaths rose by 544 to 40,908. Please stay home and stay safe.
Monterey, CA Join CHOMP’s Exercise Smart For Diabetes Management Class
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, CHOMP, has a number of helpful classes, with one focusing on how to exercise to keep your Diabetes under control. Learn how exercise can aid in diabetes management and get tips for safe, effective exercise. The information you receive will include an overview of diabetes and special considerations for exercise for those with diabetes. To register, go to www.chomp.org/classes.
Carmel, CA Elder Abuse Alert : Customer Service Scams
AARP Bulletin had an elder abuse alert for our area. The article profiled a 75-year old man who saw a charge on his credit card that he didn’t recognize for Amazon Prime. He did a google search for Amazon’s phone number and called the number, which turned out to be fake. They asked him to confirm his credit card number, as well as his Social Security number.  “Scammers will buy and place fake ads that often elude the filters for the online search engines,†Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser told AARP Bulletin. They also tricked him into buying gift cards. “When people are searching for customer service numbers, they are in a hurry and quickly scan for the first phone number they see,†he said.
Pebble Beach, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available
Pebble Beach,  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, Del Rey Oaks, Gilroy, Gonzalez, Greenfield, Hollister, King City, Marina, Monterey, Morgan Hill, Pacific Grove, Paicines, Pacific Grove, 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 www.fhcofm.com, click on home care aides, then careers where you can fill out an application online.
Aegism And Hostility Towards Seniors Most Prevalent In Southeast, But California Also Is High On The List
A recent study from all 50 states found that implicit bias—a subconscious negative attitude—against older people was most prevalent in the country’s southeastern states, including New Jersey, the Carolinas and Florida. The findings were based on responses of 803K people ages 15-94 who completed a test involving photos of young and old people and words associated with those images. Unfortunately, California didn’t score well, scoring two out of five on a 1-5 scale where 1 is the most biased. Authors of another study which was published in November found that survey respondents who were more hostile toward older people and considered them to be a drain on the economy and health-care system washed their hands less and didn’t believe in social distancing.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/worried-about-ageism-where-you-live-matters-11612198542
Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver : Heart Disease A Big Worry
There were 69 new COVID-19 cases announced for Monterey County, bringing the total up to 40,532 and one new death. Unfortunately, we are starting to see more and more post-COVID-19 recovery problems. In a recent survey in the Journal Circulation, the American Heart Association predicted a surge of cardiovascular deaths and disease in the months and years to come. “We don’t have a lot of well-vetted data up to the minute on the cardiovascular impact of COVID because we are living through the pandemic now,†said Dr. Mitch Elkind, president of the AHA and a professor of neurology and epidemiology at Columbia University. Nationwide, there were 129,592 new cases, for a total of 26.898 million. Deaths rose by 3,663 to 460,849. In California, there were 11,061 new cases for a total of 3.395 million, while deaths rose by 446 to 43,631. Please stay home and stay safe.
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https://time.com/5936029/covid-19-heart-disease-rise/
Price Increase Is Higher Than Inflation For Many Drugs Covered By Medicare
President Joe Biden made a campaign promise to limit big pharma’s price increases on prescription drugs to no more than inflation—and now is the time to make good on that promise. A new study found that half of all Part D-covered drugs had list price increases above inflation between 2018 and 2019, and the median list price was rose 6.4%, or 3.5x the rate of inflation. List prices increased by 10% or more for 14% of all Part D-covered drugs during the same time period. Another 36% had price increases above the price of inflation but below 10%. Enough is enough!