Pebble Beach, CA Early Alzheimer’s Disease Is More Common Than One Might Think

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A new report from The Alzheimer’s Association found that 12-18% of adults 60 and older have “mild cognitive impairment†while more than 1 in 10 older adults have early stage memory or cognitive problems.  Many doctors and patients “think that it might be normal aging, and that’s something that needs to be addressed,†Maria Carillo, chief science officer of the Alzheimer’s Association, told USA Today.   “They can be diagnosed, and a delay of a diagnosis can be harmful,†she said.  Sadly, a survey of 801 primary care doctors found that 72% had difficulty differentiating normal aging from cognitive impairment.  And 60% of doctors were unfamiliar with using tests such as spinal taps or brain scans that measure disease markers such as amyloid or tau.

Carmel-by-the-sea, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available : Set Your Own Hours: $2/Hour Extra On The Weekends CNA OR HHA Designation A Plus

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Carmel-by-the-sea, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available : Set Your Own Hours: $2/Hour Extra On The Weekends CNA OR HHA Designation A Plus (Also Aromas, Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel Valley, Castroville, Corral-de-tierra, Del Rey Oaks, Gonzalez, Greenfield, King City, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Prunedale, Salinas, Seaside & Soledad

We have developed a reputation for having the best caregivers (Home Care Aides or Senior Companions) in Monterey County over the past decade and have recently expanded into Santa Cruz County.   We are currently looking for qualified caregivers.

Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey and Santa Cruz 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.

Monterey, CA Elder Abuse Scams Abound

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Wired Magazine recently reminded us how easily seniors can be scammed out of their hard-earned money.  One woman picked up the phone and was told by the caller, “Someone has access to your bank accounts through Amazon, and they can take all your money. I’m calling to help.â€Â  Having been cooped up in her house for weeks as she recovered from COVID-19, she was extremely anxious.  The man said he needed information to make sure her money was safe.  She was transferred to another man who directed her to download an app so he could see what was happening on her screen.  Foolishly, the woman followed the man’s instructions to download Cash App, PayPal, Coinbase and set up a Zelle account.  In a matter of hours, the scammer had taken her social security number, date of birth, driver’s license number and about $11,000.

Monterey, CA President Biden To Focus On Nursing Home & Assisted Living Reform

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A USA TODAY investigation into nursing home care during the pandemic showed widespread problems which endangered the health of seniors and in some cases took advantage of them financially.  This has caused health advisors to President Joe Boden to suggest taking a look at nursing home reforms.  The report, which was released in early March, found that at one nursing home chain with 115 different facilities, residents died of COVID-19 at twice the national average for nursing homes.  A focus on health, minimum staffing standards and financial transparency is part of a sweeping set of proposals Biden early mentioned during his State of the Union speech on March 1.

Weighing In At Doctor’s Visits Becoming Increasingly Rare

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For some doctors, gone are the days when one of the first things a patient had to do during a regular exam was to jump on the scale.  More doctors are de-emphasizing weight as a barometer of the health of a patient.  Health professionals say they are trying to avoid stigmatizing patients who may not want to come in for regular exams because they are embarrassed with being overweight.  “There’s a trend in healthcare to understand that weight isn’t the be-all and end-all,†Natasha Bhuyan, a primary care physician and regional medical director at One Medical, told the Wall Street Journal.

Obesity A Big Problem In America

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There have been mixed results on the health effects of reducing the number of calories we intake.  Multiple studies have shown that long-term calorie reduction can reduce metabolic function and slow the cellular aging process, but they have been on rats and not humans.  A study which was published in the journal The Lancet found that people who reduced their calorie intake by 12% had lower blood pressure and cholesterol and increased insulin sensitivity.  However it was a small study of 238 people so it must be followed up on (AARP Magazine, April/May 2022).  What we do know is that diets low in fat and high in fiber and vegetables such as The Mediterranean Diet have shown many health benefits.  And if you are obese, there are most certainly health benefits with losing weight.

Pebble Beach, CA Caregiving For A Dying Loved One Is Difficult : Look To Hospice For Help

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Caring for a senior can be extremely taxing, both physically and emotionally.  And when they become terminal, things only get worse.  The Hospice Foundation of America has some useful advice, the most important of which is that hospice caregivers do not provide full-time care.  Rather, they typically come in several times per week for a short visit to check on the patient’s condition and adjust medications if needed.  For full time help, you will need to turn to a Home Care Aide (HCA) company like Family inHome Caregiving.  In Monterey County, there are helpful services like Hospice of the Central Coast, Heartland Hospice and VNA Hospice.  It is very important that in addition to keeping your loved one comfortable, you need to take care of yourself.

Ben Lomond, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Caregiver Jobs Available : Set Your Own Hours : $2 Per Hour More On Weekends

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Ben Lomond, CA  Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Caregiver Jobs Available : Set Your Own Hours : $2 Per Hour More On Weekends (Aptos, Ben Lomond,  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.

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Monterey, CA Caregiving For A Family Member Can Take A Team, Particularly If They Have Alzheimer’s

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Providing caregiving for a family member can be physically and mentally exhausting, particularly if they have Alzheimer’s disease or some other sort of dementia.  At least one in five Americans provides unpaid care to family members in the home, according to a 2020 National Alliance for Caregiving/AARP report.  Fortunately, technology has increased the care options with free apps such as CareZone, Mediasafe and MyMeds which can reduce medication management safety issues.  Wearable technology like Apple and Android smartwatches let the user take and send calls and texts from their wrist, with emergency communication, health tracking, alerts, fall detection and GPS tracking options.  And the app market seems to change on almost a daily basis.

Carmel, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available : Set Your Own Hours: $2/Hour Extra On The Weekends CNA OR HHA Designation A Plus (Also Aromas, Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel Valley, Castroville, Corral-de-tierra, Del Rey Oaks, Gonzalez, Greenfield, King City, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Prunedale, Salinas, Seaside & Soledad We have developed a reputation for having the best caregivers (Home Care Aides or Senior Companions) in Monterey County over the past decade and have recently expanded into Santa Cruz County. We are currently looking for qualified caregivers. Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey and Santa Cruz 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.

A woman and a nurse smiling for the camera.


Carmel, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available : Set Your Own Hours: $2/Hour Extra On The Weekends CNA OR HHA Designation A Plus (Also Aromas, Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel Valley, Castroville, Corral-de-tierra, Del Rey Oaks, Gonzalez, Greenfield, King City, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Prunedale, Salinas, Seaside & Soledad

We have developed a reputation for having the best caregivers (Home Care Aides or Senior Companions) in Monterey County over the past decade and have recently expanded into Santa Cruz County.   We are currently looking for qualified caregivers.

Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey and Santa Cruz 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.  Service areas include:

Aromas, Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel Highlands,  Carmel Valley, Castroville, Corral de Tierra, Del Rey Oaks, Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, Marina, Monterey, Moss Landing, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Prunedale, Salinas, Sand City, Seaside, Soledad and Watsonville