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Tips for a Backyard Picnic for Walnut Creek Seniors and Their Families:Backyard Picnic Tips for Your Walnut Creek Senior and Family A picnic can be a fun summer activity the whole family - including Walnut Creek seniors- can enjoy together, but...

Managing Medication for Walnut Creek SeniorsMedication: Managing it as a Walnut Creek SeniorAs a Walnut Creek senior parent ages and his or her body starts to slow and break down, the need for prescription medicines will likely increase. Keeping...

Indoor Activities for Walnut Creek SeniorsIndoor Activities for Walnut Creek Seniors During a Heatwave As July turns to August, temperatures reach annual highs. While we all love to savor the outdoors come summer, it’s important to take care in...

East Bay Seniors: Your Cataracts Questions Answered Cataract Questions Answered for East Bay Seniors Cataracts affect practically everyone over the age of 75. Even though they are common, they can still be challenging to navigate. Progressive...

Caring for an elderly parent through summer’s intense heat requires special considerations. This is due largely to the potential for heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which affect adults over 65 more than most. Why? As we age, our bodies’ internal...

We all enjoy engaging in fun summer activities, and seniors are no exception. Of course, heading outdoors with a parent who may require special food or medicines takes a little planning. Below, we’ve outlined five activities the whole family can...

East Bay Seniors with Alzheimer's: 10 Family Activities to do Family Activities to do with your East Bay Senior with Alzheimer's Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are progressive illnesses. It’s understandable...

It’s not uncommon to hear the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” used interchangeably, but the two are quite different. Dementia is a general term for a severe loss of memory and other cognitive capacities caused by physical changes in the...

Whether or not you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, chances are you’re aware of the devastating effects of these diseases. Indeed, with more than 47 million people worldwide affected (projections estimate this...

In-home care offers senior citizens the best of both worlds: independence and customizable, personal attention. It’s no wonder then that it’s become an increasingly popular option. With this in mind and the arrival of National Safety Month this...