By Marianne McCarthy I won’t be able to celebrate the holidays with my mother. She lives too far away, and she is not able to travel anymore. Fortunately, she will spend this holiday with my sisters who live close by and provide most of the care she needs. Despite the...
Founded in 1899, Family Service Agency (FSA) is Santa Barbara County’s oldest non-sectarian private social welfare organization and has more than a century of experience helping the region’s most underserved children, families, and seniors. FSA’s mission is to ensure...
By Jennie Welsh, Placement AdvisorSanta Barbara Senior Living Consultants Family members and friends who are providing care for someone may be considering an assisted living situation for a variety of reasons. Their loved one has suffered a fall, stroke, or other...
Two New Locations to Serve Guadalupe Families Family Service Agency (FSA) announced that The Little House By The Park (LHP) has moved to two locations in Guadalupe. Staff will be on-hand at Riverview Townhomes, located at 230 Calle Cesar E Chavez, from Monday through...
By Jeanne M. West, RN, MHASenior Care Consultant Caregiving for members of our family affects persons from all walks of life. It is estimated that 80-85% of care provided is by family members. Whether the care receiver is over the age of 90, in the final stages of...