There’s a time for holiday traditions and for residents of Beverly Hills and elsewhere to pull out all the stops and follow past holiday rituals to a T. Then there’s 2020, where everyone receives a figurative pass for not being able…
Traditionally, when a resident of Sherman Oaks or elsewhere falls, their health provider looks at possible physical causes first, such as balance or strength issues. They may recommend physical solutions as well, such as therapy, improved safety features, more exercise,…
These days, antibiotics are easy to come by for residents of La Jolla and elsewhere receiving any kind of medical or palliative care, and that’s a good thing, right? Not necessarily, says some medical personnel who warn that while antibiotics do plenty of…
The need to switch to home care can feel a little scary and disruptive to residents of Flintridge and elsewhere, especially for someone who has just found they’re going to need 24-hour care. That’s OK – many people think they’re…
Let’s hear it for our veterans! Whether they live in Santa Monica or elsewhere, live independently or have caregivers, they are treasured in our book – and the books of many others as well! The team at Accredited Home Care has worked with…
The bad news is that World Arthritis Day has already come and gone for the year. But the good news for residents of Encino and elsewhere dealing with this painful condition, especially those receiving in-home care, is that there are still a lot…
If you’re not quite familiar with the term “palliative care,” that’s OK. It’s a fairly new concept in medicine but is becoming an interesting option to residents of Coronado and elsewhere who may not be satisfied with the current treatment…
Today’s seniors face all sorts of potential health hazards even if they don’t leave their homes. For instance, we’ve often mentioned the risks of falls to residents of Pasadena and elsewhere plus other environmental concerns that caregivers providing 24-hour care can be aware of. One that Accredited…
While it’s fairly common for some residents of Bel-Air and elsewhere to sometimes be depressed, mental health experts emphasize that this condition isn’t part of the aging process at all. In fact, many caregivers will tell you that depression is something to try to…
One of the positives of the current COVID-19 public health pandemic is that it has drawn more attention to various conditions that can affect the lungs of residents of Costa Mesa and elsewhere, including some that may benefit from palliative care. The…