Providing care to an older loved one is a responsibility that many of us are all too familiar with. Caregiving for a loved one can look different depending on the person’s level of need. It may include simply grocery shopping or accompanying to doctor’s appointments. Or, it may be more physical and include helping with [...]
Wanda takes pride in the care she provides to her husband, Jim, as he goes through his journey with dementia. Before COVID, Jim attended the Senior Concerns Adult Day Program. Wanda felt his weekday presence there helped slow the progression of the disease as he engaged in conversation, activities, meals and exercise with others in [...]
May 20, 2021 By Becca Whitnall becca@theacorn.com ACORN SERIES/// Pandemic Pros A calendar on the wall at Senior Concerns is still opened to March 13, 2020. That's the last day it was turned to before the nonprofit's headquarters on Hodencamp Road were shut down due to the outbreak of COVID-19. For over a year, the [...]
Q: My husband is in the hospital and they said he will need to go to a rehab facility. How do I know what facility to choose? A: Finding the right skilled nursing facility for your husband to rehabilitate in until he can go home safely can be a worrying process. We want the best [...]
Older Americans Month was established in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy. Although it was first called “Senior Citizens Month,” this name was later changed to reflect more modern language. Every year since then, the President has issued a proclamation to recognize this special month. It is meant to be a month to celebrate the [...]
Silent whispers from our body come in many forms and may include aches or pains, emotions, gut feelings or just a sense that something is off. It’s easy to ignore these signs, but by doing so we may be jolted to attention when, at last, our body screams. Case in point. My Auntie Jean had [...]
Recognizing the desire to honor and support family caregivers in our community, Senior Concerns, in concert with our title sponsors Home Helpers Home Care and Adventist Health Simi Valley, presents a Virtual Caregiver Recognition Day on Tuesday, June 15, 1-2:30 p.m. on Zoom. This annual event is designed to give family caregivers the chance to [...]
Q: I am vaccinated now and feel excited to resume some of my previous activities, but I am also anxious. How can I get back to normal? A: Anxiety over the re-opening of our community is normal and many people are feeling the same way right now. When the stay at home orders were issued, [...]
