For members of the Baby Boomer generation, the golden years have arrived. While many of these individuals planned to retire, most have made the decision to continue working. This is largely due to the fears about finances and the health care system. Below is some information that was gathered through a survey conducted by Home Instead Senior Care.

1.            More than 59% of American Baby Boomers have a serious concern about the health care system that is in place. The majority of these individuals believe their generation will overload the system.

2.            A large portion of Baby Boomers will work past the retirement age in fear of possible financial restraints. Baby Boomers are actually being encouraged to continue working for as long as they can.

3.            69% of working Americans feel it is their responsibility to provide for people of the generations that came before them.

4.            These statistics were gathered from a study that was conducted by the Home Instead Family Care network. 1029 American adults participated in the study. The information paints a picture of what members of the Baby Boomer generation will face as they enter retirement.

Source: Home Instead

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Senior caregivers face several challenges and hurdles when it comes to home care heart health. The task of keep your senior’s heart healthy can seem daunting with the depressing statistics on American heart health. Caregivers do not need to over complicate the process. By enforcing and explaining to your senior these simple daily routines, senior hearts can stay healthy.

• Lower Those Cholesterols Levels—People with coronary artery disease can monitor their cholesterol to ensure they don’t become another statistic or victim of heart disease.

• Practice Good Nutrition—Seniors worried about heart disease can eliminate some of that worry by merely changing their diets to follow healthier guidelines.

• Exercise—By taking that afternoon walk, seniors can decrease their chances of heart and circulatory problems a great deal. Exercise not only makes you feel good by getting out of the house, but also does a number on your heart.

• Read Up On Heart Health—So many publications nowadays offer great information when it comes to practicing good heart health. Seniors can turn to any of these publications such as the Harvard Heart Letter. This report helps seniors understand heart and circulatory health and the effects heart problems can have on emotional health. Such reports also provide detailed tips as to what you can do to lower your risk.

Source: health.harvard.edu

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Home Care Bakersfield provides home care for the elderly, aging, and seniors in Bakersfield, Delano, Wasco, Lamont, Tehachapi, Lake Isabella, Ridgecrest, Taft, Shafter, Bodfish, Wofford Heights, Rosedale, Oildale, Kernville area. Call us today at 661-321-3235.

Even though most people wait until the start of the year to begin working on their goals, it may be best to start them as soon as possible. Seniors can benefit from starting early. By doing so, they will be less likely to forget some important things about their goals. There is no law that says you have to wait until New Year’s to begin. We here at Home Instead Senior Care Bakersfield would like to share the following list that provides some tips and reasons for starting early, so get out there are start working toward your goals today!

1. Millions of people make resolutions each year and many of them are seniors. These goals are often centered on changes that will improve daily life, so there is no better time to start than now!

2. Resolutions do not have to be made just for the New Year. You can make a resolution at any point during the year and begin working on it as soon as you can. There is no need to wait until the first day of a new year.

3. When starting early, you will see there are benefits. You will begin improving your life sooner. Self-discipline is one of the most important factors of any resolution success, so start early and make changes for the better.

4. Keep your goal in mind, no matter when you start to work on your resolution. Create a plan that will allow you to stick to your convictions and achieve your goals. Resolutions not only improve life, they also help people grow physically, emotionally and psychologically.

Source: ehow.com

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Home Care Bakersfield provides home care for the elderly, aging, and seniors in Bakersfield, Delano, Wasco, Lamont, Tehachapi, Lake Isabella, Ridgecrest, Taft, Shafter, Bodfish, Wofford Heights, Rosedale, Oildale, Kernville area. Call us today at 661-321-3235.

The holidays are a time to celebrate with friends and family, and a time to show someone else just how much they mean to you even if you live a long distance apart. This holiday season, take the time to address the care needs of an elderly loved one by using this checklist to ensure that their independent living is still working for them to the best advantage of their health and happiness.

• There are no spoiled foods in the fridge, and it, along with cupboards are well stocked with nutritious meal and snack items

• Their home appears in the same state as it always has, with no dirt and dust appearing in locations that are harder to reach

• Bills are not piling up at home or in the mailbox, indicating that they’re probably being paid

• Dates and dosages on medications match up with what’s on the prescription bottles and it appears as though he/she is managing her medications effectively and taking them according to schedule

• His/her appearance is neat and tidy and to the same standard as normal

• Neighbors and friends close to him/her seem to have no concerns about the health, safety or happiness of the senior

Via: Home Instead Senior Care

Home Care Bakersfield provides home care for the elderly, aging, and seniors in Bakersfield, Delano, Wasco, Lamont, Tehachapi, Lake Isabella, Ridgecrest, Taft, Shafter, Bodfish, Wofford Heights, Rosedale, Oildale, Kernville area. Call us today at 661-321-3235.

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When a family comes together to discuss the care requirements of an aging loved one, it’s a process of decision making that can make or break a family, but nonetheless is a process that the whole family needs to be involved with. As soon as one family member notices signs that concern them about their senior’s health or living arrangements, it’s time to call a family meeting.

While a series of meetings may take place as care decisions are being made, the first meeting should only involve those closest to the senior being discussed, such as siblings and immediate family members. However, the senior shouldn’t be in attendance at the first family meeting, so that family members are able to discuss their concerns about the senior’s health and well-being without fear that they’re upsetting their loved one.  During this initial meeting, the family can discuss future plans and discuss the role each of them will play in the care of a senior. It’s important at some stage, once the rest of the family comes together, to involve the senior in meetings so they can share their own wishes with regards to senior care. A third party, like a Geriatric Care Manager may be in attendance as a resource and meeting moderator.

At each meeting, allow every family member involved to share their views on how to handle home care, and try to stick to an agenda to minimize disputes and keep things on track.

Sources:
1.    Elder Care Online
2.   Suite101

Home Care Bakersfield provides home care for the elderly, aging, and seniors in Bakersfield, Delano, Wasco, Lamont, Tehachapi, Lake Isabella, Ridgecrest, Taft, Shafter, Bodfish, Wofford Heights, Rosedale, Oildale, Kernville area. Call us today at 661-321-3235.

The National Do Not Call Registry is a great way to safeguard seniors in Bakersfield from unwanted telemarketing calls. While most telemarketers are from legitimate companies offering real services, seniors face a very tangible risk from talking to telemarketers; they might be won over by the callers charms and make unwanted purchases that can drain their finances.

Registering a senior from Bakersfield for the National Do Not Call Registry is quite simple; it can be completed online or by phone by providing a home phone number or cell phone number. Once a phone number has been placed on the Do Not Call list, it requires approximately 30 days to take effect. If a senior continues to receive calls from telemarketers once their name and phone number has been placed on the registry, a complaint can be filed with the Federal Trade Commission. Some telemarketers are exempt from the Do Not Call list, including those from companies that an elderly person already does business with; for example, the financial institution where they have accounts.

Speak to the older adults in your life about registering for the National Do Not Call Registry to save them from hassles and protect them from exploitation.

Sources:
1.    Federal Trade Commission
2.    DoNotCall

Home Care Bakersfield provides home care for the elderly, aging, and seniors in Bakersfield, Delano, Wasco, Lamont, Tehachapi, Lake Isabella, Ridgecrest, Taft, Shafter, Bodfish, Wofford Heights, Rosedale, Oildale, Kernville area. Call us today at 661-321-3235.

What exactly is Swine Influenza? Learn the facts about the virus that’s catching the
attention of the news media and concerned citizens all over the US from The Center of
Disease Control and Prevention website and share your thoughts.

1.) How should this outbreak be handled?

2.) What can adults and seniors do to prevent exposure?

Please comment below with your opinions!

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Home Care Bakersfield provides home care for the elderly, aging, and seniors in Bakersfield, Delano, Wasco, Lamont, Tehachapi, Lake Isabella, Ridgecrest, Taft, Shafter, Bodfish, Wofford Heights, Rosedale, Oildale, Kernville area. Call us today at 661-321-3235.

A large number of seniors in Bakersfield, and around the country suffer from some form of dementia, which can impact their level of independence and require them to rely upon family caregivers and other forms of elder care. Since personal safety, caused by dementia-related memory issues is a big risk for dementia sufferers living independently at home; new “Smart Homes” are being developed to provide seniors with independence and safety.

A group in the UK, the Bath Institute of Medical Engineering that’s behind the Smart Home hopes to have the senior living innovation available on the market within the next 5 years. Currently, there are two trial systems in the UK which monitor seniors’ movements around the home; which can detect unusual changes in behavior which could indicate a medical emergency or other senior crisis. The Smart Homes also have the ability to remind seniors to turn off lights, appliances, or taps that have been left on with verbal prompts, and can automatically turn functions in the house on and off.

The Smart Homes may not be able to replace traditional Bakersfield elder care services entirely, but they will allow seniors to maintain their pride in living with independence well into their later years, even with dementia.

Sources:
1.    Science Daily
2.    Caregiverunderground

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Home Care Bakersfield provides home care for the elderly, aging, and seniors in Bakersfield, Delano, Wasco, Lamont, Tehachapi, Lake Isabella, Ridgecrest, Taft, Shafter, Bodfish, Wofford Heights, Rosedale, Oildale, Kernville area. Call us today at 661-321-3235.

For many Bakersfield seniors, remaining independent means living with some or all independence in their own homes, as opposed to being moved into a nursing home or assisted living facility. In order to remain independent at home, seniors need to accept some of the changes of aging and take safety measures so that their independence isn’t further sacrificed.

For many seniors and their families, one of the first steps towards helping seniors maintain independence is to install senior safety equipment around the home to prevent, falls, accidents, and overall make their lives more comfortable. The next positive step towards maintaining the independence of senior’s at home, is to hire a non-medical, in-home senior care agency to provide assisted living services. They can assist seniors in any way necessary, in order to remove the burden of caring for a home, which can become overwhelming and sometimes, physically impossible with age. Professional caregivers can help with cooking, light-housekeeping, running errands, companionship and more, which all make it possible for seniors to remain independently at home later in life.

Senior transportation services, which are offered free by many community organizations across the United States are also available, which allow seniors to get around town independently, even after they’ve had to give up their car keys. Meal delivery services like Meals on Wheels can alleviate the burden of cooking, by bringing hot meals directly to the homes of seniors. Today, getting older doesn’t mean an inevitable sacrifice of independence; Bakersfield seniors have options that allow them to live as they choose.

Sources:
1.    Aging Parents and Eldercare
2.    Home Instead Senior Care

Home Care Bakersfield provides home care for the elderly, aging, and seniors in Bakersfield, Delano, Wasco, Lamont, Tehachapi, Lake Isabella, Ridgecrest, Taft, Shafter, Bodfish, Wofford Heights, Rosedale, Oildale, Kernville area. Call us today at 661-321-3235.

Historically, 57% to 75% of family caregivers for seniors have been women of a certain demographic; but as gender roles change, so does the family caregiving structure; and more men are becoming involved in the care of an elderly parent or family member. However, statistics do show that many of these male caregivers aren’t caring for elderly parents; they are providing care for their spouse who is suffering from an illness or injury. When it comes to caring for an older relative, men continue to play a decreased role compared to their female family members; they provide support, but women still spend 50% more time caring for a senior.

However, as many women hold careers that are just as demanding as their male spouses and men are playing a greater role in the care of their children, we might begin to see an increase in the numbers of male family caregivers as the family structure continues to change and adapt. And, according to studies, an increase of male presence in home and community care for seniors will have its benefits. Male caregivers can initiate greater large motor activities, due to physical strength; might encounter fewer workplace injuries due to the strain of lifting senior care recipients; and might be able to handle more strenuous housekeeping duties.

If you know a male that is a family caregiver we would like to hear from you… please send us a comment about your experience and we can post on our blog.

Sources:
1. Onkar Caregiver’s Training Institute
2. Family Caregiver Alliance
3. MedicineNet.com
4. Image – Family Living

Home Care Bakersfield provides home care for the elderly, aging, and seniors in Bakersfield, Delano, Wasco, Lamont, Tehachapi, Lake Isabella, Ridgecrest, Taft, Shafter, Bodfish, Wofford Heights, Rosedale, Oildale, Kernville area. Call us today at 661-321-3235.