A free 1-hour senior wellness and caregiving seminar is available for churches, senior centers, senior facilities , companies and other organizations. Email Connie at motherhealth@gmail.com to be added to the schedule. Must give 1 month advance notice to be added in the schedule. Prevention of emergencies for older adults Nutrition and holistic wellness for olderContinue reading “Senior wellness and caregiving free seminar for bay area communities”
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What is the real cost of in home caregivers
Depending on level of care and if there is lifting and tube feeding, 24-hour care can start at $450. If it is just like a companion, light housekeeping, cooking ,shopping and other assistance in daily living for an ambulatory client, who uses a walker, it can be $25 per hour for a 4 hour period.Continue reading “What is the real cost of in home caregivers”
Texting helped me coordinate what seniors need and what is observed by caregivers
Thanks to smart phone, I use it to train caregivers. As soon as they hear coughing at night, they texted me about it and I brought the cough syrup med in the morning. Texting is the fastest way to coordinate care among many caregivers since at times there are at least 4 caregivers for aContinue reading “Texting helped me coordinate what seniors need and what is observed by caregivers”
Maximizing Quality of Life
In the bay area, some seniors rent out their rooms for additional income. Some seniors are still working. In Home Health Support services of Santa Clara county pays $13 per hour for caregivers for disabled or home-bound seniors and provide free health insurance and bus tickets to those who work part time as a non-medical health care provider or caregiver. Those with children who have good income get financial support from their children. Economic stability for the poor can be assessed from subsidized housing, free health care – Medicare and Medicaid and affordable caregiving from IHSS.
In-home caregivers can prevent re-admission and an important care team member
Hospitals are penalized for high re-admission rates. In home caregivers can prevent re-admission. Call 408-854-1883 for bay area in home caregivers. Caregivers work 24/7 and monitor the seniors at home providing preventive healing ways and emergency care prevention. As a caregiver for my own mother with groin pain during the last few days, I wasContinue reading “In-home caregivers can prevent re-admission and an important care team member”
Art classes for seniors in their homes
What to look for in care homes for seniors with 6 clients and 2-3 caregivers
You need to know what caregiving service is needed by your mother or father who may have dementia or uses a wheelchair. Match your needs and the caregiving services offered by the care home, 24/7 care. Most of the time, there is gourmet meals and care coordination. Email motherhealth@gmail.com or text 408-854-1883 if you needContinue reading “What to look for in care homes for seniors with 6 clients and 2-3 caregivers”
(650) 946-3368 hotline for aging and holistic care info and resource
You may contact Connie at (650) 946-3368 for any research, information or holistic suggestions and support related to aging, holistic living, weight loss and nutrition. A 93 yr old client has big kidney stones and does not want any more surgery with past failed experiences. Her family wants holistic care from food and nutrition, massage to caregivingContinue reading “(650) 946-3368 hotline for aging and holistic care info and resource”
IHSS Santa Clara County pays caregivers $13 per hour to help you care for your aging parents
Our caregiving team can help your mother or father needing in home caregiver, we are affordable depending on level of care. Santa Clara County IHSS pays $13 and you just add the difference. We treat each senior client like family. Aside from assistance in daily living, our service includes massage, light housekeeping, holistic care andContinue reading “IHSS Santa Clara County pays caregivers $13 per hour to help you care for your aging parents”
Caregiving notes for 93 yr old on oxygen, ambulatory and had heart surgeries
This season, with less sunshine and less exercise , most seniors suffer from falls, aches and pains. With a caregiver beside her on 24/7 basis many emergencies can be avoided.
Below is my caregiving tips to one of the caregiver caring for our client who is ambulatory , had many heart surgeries, eats well and on oxygen 24/7.
San Francisco Bay Area Seniors Discount
San Francisco Bay Area Seniors Discount Many SF Bay Area businesses offer discounts to aggressively solicit more business from the Seniors group. Reading this page will help you spot some of those “hidden discounts” you probably didn’t realize exist at places where you already go. Also be sure to check our tips for Seniors below to get theContinue reading “San Francisco Bay Area Seniors Discount”
Why it is beneficial to live with your 80 yr old mother?
Did you know what your mother eats for breakfast? She only ate toast bread yesterday because she feels no energy to prepare a healthy meal. You can live with your mother and help buy foods for her from the farmer’s market and other stores. You can eat breakfast together and ensure that she has herContinue reading “Why it is beneficial to live with your 80 yr old mother?”
What solutions do you wish for your home health care ?
Pain relief creams,oils,lotions and rice pack/similar product.
exercise bands for bed-ridden clients
pillows for comfort and also for massage
knee braces for comfort and also for massage
medical socks for massage, pain relief, comfort and to measure temp
stuff toys to say I love you and for massage
game cards conducive for dementia patients with music
music for brain growth, toning relaxation waves
smart phones with animal funny videos , brain relax music and to watch family portraits and videos
pillows to prevent bed sores, washable and provides massage and pain relief
easy to wear clothes
easy to wear diapers with Desitin-zinc oxide to prevent bed sores
What home alone seniors need – a hug and a caring companion
Hugging and massaging our seniors we care for help them relax and not be anxious. Anxiety is the major illness that lowers their immune system, increases stress and takes a toll on their bodies.
Many home alone seniors in the bay area needs a caring caregiver. Some low income can avail of the IHSS and most pay out of pocket. A 4-hour , 8-hour or live-in care can mean the difference between avoiding chronic disease or avoiding emergencies.
Seniors can also open their homes to students and other seniors. Case managers at Motherhealth caregivers, 408-854-1883, can help seniors in the bay area match a caregiver, companion, student or another senior to be their companion or caregiver.