Our home care professionals in El Dorado Hills and the nearby areas realize that it’s tough to determine the best heart healthy diet for seniors when recommendations appear to continuously change. We had been told that saturated fats from options like butter, red meat and fried foods were detrimental and …
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As reported by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, an estimated 12 million adults are diagnosed at this time with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and another 12 million may be living with the disease but are unaware of it. It’s also worth mentioning that COPD generally hits in middle …
Live Well at Home by Eskaton’s CAREGIVER ACADEMY can prepare you for a career in caregiving – NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED and NO COST TO ATTEND THE CLASS. You don’t need to have ANY caregiving experience to succeed as a caregiver at Live Well at Home by Eskaton. While we do …
Dental care is one of the most challenging aspects of Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving. Proper oral care is necessary to prevent eating difficulties, digestive problems and infections. As a caregiver, you may have to assist with dental hygiene or take a more hands-on approach. Below are helpful tips from professionals …
Ahmed Ortiz is participating in the Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer’s. He says the cause to #endalz is as close to his heart as a cause can be. Read Ahmed’s story below. I lost my dear mother, Marilyn Price, on July 14 to early-onset dementia. She was only 64. It …
Leah Robbie is not a typical teenager. She’s had to deal with the harsh reality of Alzheimer’s since she was just six-years-old. Today, she is wise beyond her years, and working hard to carry on her father’s legacy. Leah says she joined the San Jose Walk to End Alzheimer’s so that …
According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2016 Facts & Figures, out of the 5.4 million Americans who have the disease 200,000 are with young onset Alzheimer’s. While the numbers are quite staggering, putting a face behind them truly shows the devastating impact Alzheimer’s disease has on families. 34-year-old Chris Reynolds moved …
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Congratulations to Sandeep Mendoza for winning caregiver of the month July 2016. Sandeep has been with Live Well At Home since May 2016. Sandeep is a certified CNA with a long term goal of becoming a nurse. Sandeep enjoys making a difference in the lives of her clients and that …
Congratulations to Maria De La Cruz for winning caregiver of the month for June 2016. Maria has been with Live Well At Home since October 2015. In her time with us she has proven herself to be a very reliable, dedicated, and hard working employee. The outstanding job she does with …
Researchers are hoping to learn what causes Alzheimer’s and what treatments might be effective by studying people whose families have a history of the disease. You wouldn’t necessarily think Marty Reiswig is a perfect candidate for a study on Alzheimer’s disease. He’s 37 years old and has no symptoms of …
Children of Alzheimer’s Patients Can Be Valuable Resources for Scientists Read More »
