Month: April 2022

Many of us have heard of dementia. Dementia refers not a particular disease, but to a general decline in cognitive functioning such that a person’s ability to think, remember things, make decisions, and reason is impaired. Dementia occurs when this decline interferes with someone’s day to day life and activities. You may not have heard of delirium however. Delirium is different from dementia in several ways. First, we’ll start by discuss what delirium actually is. What is delirium? Delirium is

Organizing your important papers and getting your personal and financial affairs in order is wonderful gift to your loved ones! GET ORGANIZED Gather up all your important personal, financial, and legal information so you can arrange it in a format that will benefit you now, and your loved ones later. Sit down and create various lists of important information and instructions of how you want certain things handled when you die or if you become incapacitated. Focus on the below

Older adults should be aware of an organized crime ring has been stealing jewelry from seniors in cities around California, including in San Ramon. How The Scheme Works Generally the scheme works as follows: A pair of people approach a senior. They may even engage the senior in a friendly conversation. The pair will get close to the senior. One of the pair may have a piece of cheap jewelry, such as a bracelet or a necklace, and they might

Are you interested in volunteering? If so, now is the perfect time to start because April is National Volunteer Month. Volunteering offers many benefits to older adults and can be a great way of helping others in your community. Why volunteer? People who volunteer later in life experience several benefits linked to healthy aging. Benefits of volunteering can include improved mental health and reduced feelings of depression and anxiety. Volunteering has been shown to impart feelings of relaxation and positivity.