AARP Tele-Town Halls : Listen To The Experts


AARP has lined up a number of expert speakers for its town halls.  Hear directly from health experts  on important health, financial health, emotional well-being and how to care for an infirm parent.  “Our intention is to host these events on a regular basis to respond to changing needs during this pandemic,†AARP Senior Vice President Jean Setfand, told AARP The Magazine (August/September Issue, page 76).  An average event attracts between 75K and 100K people.  For a schedule of upcoming tele-town halls, including topics, speakers, and instruction on how to log in, go to www.aarp.org/townhall where you can also listen to past events.

Alliance On Aging Hosting Drive-Thru Senior Luncheon On Tuesday, November 10th


The Alliance on Aging has announced that it will be hosting its 3rd Drive-Thru Senior Luncheon on Tuesday November 10th at St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church at 72 East San Joaquin in Salinas.  Reservations are required so please call 655-1334 or 758-4011.  You will receive a box lunch with a turkey sandwich, orzo and veggie salad, chips, bottled water and a homemade cookie.  In addition, you will receive a food box or bag courtesy of the Food Bank for Monterey County.

Monterey, CA New Hope For Identifying Early Stage Alzheimer’s And Dementia

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There has been a dearth of good news on the Alzheimer’s front lately, but now researchers are saying Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a new use—detecting early-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia.  Scientists can use AI tools that analyze typing speed, sleep patterns and speech to detect signs of dementia.  They can even use virtual assistants like Amazon Echo that can record the way we type, search the Internet and pay bills.   Cognitive changes can appear years before memory lapses become apparent so the use of AI is very hopeful.  Regular readers of my blog know that both my father and grandmother passed away with Alzheimer’s disease.  It’s a terrible condition that can rock the whole family.  If you or a loved one are struggling with the disease, I encourage you to contact our local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association in Ryan Ranch.  They are wonderful, caring people.  They also have a 24-hour hotline if you are in distress, call 1-800-272-3900

https://www.wsj.com/articles/ai-may-help-identify-patients-with-early-stage-dementia-11604329922?mod=djem10point

Trump Poised To Fire Dr. Fauci : Coronavirus Update For Monterey County From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were only 15 new coronavirus cases in Monterey County, with total cases now at 11,817.  There were three new hospitalizations and no new deaths reported.  Nationwide, there were 82K new cases were reported bringing the total to 9.331 million.  There are now nearly 50,000 people hospitalized with COVID-19 on the eve of the election.  The seven-day average for new cases currently is more than 81,300, higher than any other time during the pandemic.  President Donald Trump will reportedly fire Dr. Anthony Fauci after the election.  It would be unwise to do it prior, given that Dr. Fauci’s popularity rating is much higher than President Trump’s.  In California, there were 3,665 new cases for a total to date of 940,015, while deaths rose by 9 to 17,676.

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Trump Poised To Fire Dr. Fauci : Coronavirus Update For Monterey County From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were only 15 new coronavirus cases in Monterey County, with total cases now at 11,817.  There were three new hospitalizations and no new deaths reported.  Nationwide, there were 82K new cases were reported bringing the total to 9.331 million.  There are now nearly 50,000 people hospitalized with COVID-19 on the eve of the election.  The seven-day average for new cases currently is more than 81,300, higher than any other time during the pandemic.  President Donald Trump will reportedly fire Dr. Anthony Fauci after the election.  It would be unwise to do it prior, given that Dr. Fauci’s popularity rating is much higher than President Trump’s.  In California, there were 3,665 new cases for a total to date of 940,015, while deaths rose by 9 to 17,676.

Please visit us at www.familyinhomecaregiving.com

Carmel, CA Cancer Victims Soon To Have More Options With Liquid Biopsies

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Blood tests have come a long way over the past decade.  There are now what are called liquid biopsies which picks up genetic material shed by cancer tumors into the blood.  This allows doctors to avoid invasive procedures where they have to go in and actually do surgery and cut off a piece of the suspected tissue.  The liquid biopsies are also useful for sampling hard-to-reach tumors that are deeply embedded in internal organs.  For now, the blood tests are not used to screen for cancers in healthy people but to guide treatments for those who have already been diagnosed.  Someday, however, they may replace biopsies for a number of types of potential cancers.  Speak to one of the oncologists at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula to get more information.

Coronavirus Update For Monterey From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were 27 new cases of coronavirus reported yesterday in Monterey County, bringing the total to 10,587.  There was one new hospitalization and no deaths reported. That was the good news.  The bad news is that there were 58,539 cases nationwide, up more than 15K from the day prior.  Deaths were up significantly as well, +915 versus +561 the day prior.  Cumulatively there have been 7.726 million cases across the company and 213,876 deaths.  The U.S reported the highest number of daily COVID infections in nearly two months (August 14).  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.

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


Aromas,  CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available (Also Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Castroville, Corral-de-Tierra, CA  Del Rey Oaks, Gilroy, Gonzales, Greenfield, Hollister, King City, 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 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.