New Study Highlights Importance of Seniors Managing Type 2 Diabetes at Home

According to a March 2014 study by U.S. Centers for Disease control and reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), nearly 98,000 emergency-room visits occur in the United States each year due to insulin-related, low blood sugar.  30% of these visits resulted in hospitalization. Symptoms of low blood sugar include anything from […]

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11 Manageable Activities to Keep Seniors at Home Connected

When familiar activities become difficult for seniors at home, it’s not the time to give up. It’s simply a time to recalibrate. After all, the activities themselves are not the only goal for participants of any age. The socialization that results from working together on a common project— organizing a photo album, playing a hand […]

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Senior Activities for the Weekend of March 7 – 10

Japanese Friendship Garden’s 9th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Japanese Friendship Garden Pan American Road, San Diego, 92101 Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 150 cherry trees in bloom, along with Japanese entertainment, food, gifts and demonstrations. Japanese Saki Garden. Bird Nests Discovery Saturday Mission Trails Regional Park One Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Carlos, 92119 Saturday, March […]

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A Valentine for Tina: My Wife of 40 Years

Recently, we were all so touched when our San Diego client Fred worked with one of our caregivers to compose a Valentine’s Day poem for his wife of more than 40 years. Tina and Fred are in their 60s, but Fred is very ill.  Despite his challenges, last month, with his caregiver’s help, he attended […]

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