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Elderly, Lonely and Coronavirus They’ve survived WWII, maybe even the Great Depression, endured and enjoyed life’s turns and accomplishments. Now this. Quarantine, lockdown, self-isolation. Whatever name you call it, the directive of the past month has come hardest to those who already often find themselves mostly alone. In good times, back when there was a […]

My grandparents have been the major influence in my life. in many respects more so than my parents as I was coming of age. When I had a moral conundrum it was them that I thought of and their teachings and perspectives that guided my better decisions. My grandfather Nathan was like a wise old […]

For $16-$20/hour there are some great private caregivers out there: Always choose state certified professional caregivers and home care aides. You can check to see if your prospective caregiver or home care aide is registered on this website: https://secure.dss.ca.gov/ccld/hcsregistry/registrysearch.aspx Know the risks: There are all manner of “private” or “concierge” groups out there and with […]

Top Rated Home Care Agencies, San Diego How to choose a caregiver agency and avoid misleading ratings. If you do a web search for San Diego Home Care agencies (which you likely have if you’re here), you’ll find a typical results page with paid ads at the top and a mishmash of companies or directories […]

Priorities for Adult Children of The Baby Boomer Generation So what’s first on our list? Retirement savings? Preparing for our children to go to college, or maybe looking into the best private schools for K-12? Career advancement? That’s all very important stuff and certainly cannot be discounted as less than deserving of our immediate attention, […]

What To Do With The Kids When Visiting Grandma & Grandad Following our recent Facebook post about Alzheimer’s risk factors and prevention I want to share an idea born of my own experience when visiting my grandfather -who suffers from severe symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Dementia- with my young boys in tow. I’m writing this […]

All California franchise home care agencies and many smaller outfits continue to pay their caregivers suppressed wages exempt from over-time pay, under the auspices of the companionship exemption within the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA was enacted to allow a family member, neighbor or friend to receive some compensation for their sacrifice […]

A major and impactful benefit to hiring a caregiver from a trusted home care agency is the fact that the use of psychotropic or anti-psychotic drugs is far less prevalent in the home setting as compared to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We also know our clients and their families personally and strictly adhere […]