By Megan Maher, BSN, RN, Aging Life Care Manager and RN Case Manager, Windward Home Health July 28 was World Hepatitis Day. Many individuals do not know what hepatitis is or how it may affect them, but older adults should. Seniors (ages 65 and over) are at higher risk of acquiring all types of hepatitis Read More
“My husband woke up in the middle of the night and thought it was time to go to work. He’s been retired for 10 years.” “Since she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s last year, my mom’s personality has changed. Sometimes she’s aggressive, and sometimes she’s very withdrawn. Both behaviors are unusual for her.” If you know Read More
It might be to save money or to take care of an ailing loved one; it may be family tradition. Whatever the reason, multigenerational living and care planning are back on the rise in the U.S. Multigenerational living is three or more generations residing under the same roof. Although it is considered a standard living Read More
Mother-in-law unit. Granny flat. Cottage house. Laneway home. Whatever you call them, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have become increasingly popular with both families and real estate developers. And with good reason! They’re affordable, a potential source of income, provide togetherness balanced with privacy, and flexible. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (CA HCD) Read More
Our last blog post was about choosing the right type of care management for your needs. This is proving to be a popular topic because more and more caregiving agencies are offering what they call “free” care management. Potential clients ask us why they can get free care management from another agency while Windward bills Read More
When it comes to our health and well-being, we all want the best possible care. That may be especially true when it comes to finding care for our elderly loved ones or adults who are living with a disability. Their life circumstances may make them more vulnerable to organizations or people who do not have Read More
We all have felt that moment when the sun comes out from behind the clouds and the warmth on our skin turns our outlook a bit brighter. Strolling through town, people start smiling without even realizing it, maybe even adding a little skip to their step. Spring is here! As the fine weather sets in Read More
Californians follow lots of green practices in their daily lives. And many of them are extending those priorities to funeral planning. Although “green” burials can be a difficult and personal topic, understanding how they work can help with decision making and planning. Green burials defined Green burial options (also termed body or human composting, natural Read More
We’re seeing the word neurodiversity being used more and more these days. It’s a reminder that when it comes to human brains, differences should be thought of as natural variations. “There’s a growing push to focus on our brain differences, not deficits,” explains an article in WebMD. “This wider view of ‘normal’ is a big part of something Read More
People who enjoy pets such as cats and dogs know the special bond and warm feelings of interacting with them. So it’s no wonder that pet therapy is popular, including among older adults. Pet therapy, also known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT), involves the use of trained animals to help improve the physical and emotional well-being Read More