Many remember a time when the onset of milder weather meant days of scrubbing walls and floors, washing linens and airing out the house after a long winter. While cleaning house has remained part of our culture, new products such as wipes, natural-ingredient cleaners and electrostatic dry mops and mitts […]

Home Care for Veterans in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties Are you or your loved ones wartime veterans, or their surviving spouses? If so, they may be eligible for the VA Aid & Attendance Pension benefit to pay for assistance with activities of daily living. Eligibility […]

Denying that you need help is a major reason for caregiver burnout. Many caregivers are convinced that they’ve got their situation handled. No matter how difficult things get, they can manage without any help. Every caregiver needs the help and support or they’ll start suffering from chronic stress, depression, poor […]

In 1966, a Scottish nurse named Phyllis McCormack wrote “Crabbit Old Woman,” a poem also known as “Look Closer” or “Open your Eyes.” Speaking from the perspective of an elderly patient, the poem is a beautiful reminder that dignity extends throughout a person’s life, from infancy to old age. Very touching… Crabbit […]