by Marianne McCarthy | Nov 16, 2022 | Caring Together SBC blog |
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...
by Marianne McCarthy | Oct 31, 2022 | Caring Together SBC blog |
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...
by Marianne McCarthy | Oct 24, 2022 | Caring Together SBC blog |
By Jeanne M. West, RN, MHA Senior Care Consultant By 2050, it is predicted that seniors, aged 65 and older, will represent 20% of our population! It is no surprise that the Baby Boomer population is responsible for the incredible surge in the number of seniors over...
by Marianne McCarthy | Oct 12, 2022 | Caring Together SBC blog |
By Renee Kuhlman, Family Consultant Coast Caregiver Resource Center As a Family Consultant for Coast Caregiver Resource Center (CCRC), I often get asked, what is respite care? The term respite care is used to describe a short-term break for caregivers. Someone else...
by Marianne McCarthy | Sep 14, 2022 | Caring Together SBC blog |
By Cynthia McNulty, LCSW | Program Director Coast Caregiver Resource Center At various times along the caregiving journey, we may benefit from the support of mental health counseling. Counseling can help by giving us the time and space to develop coping skills,...
by Marianne McCarthy | Jul 19, 2022 | Caring Together SBC blog |
By De Rosenberry, MA LMFT Senior Services Program Manager, Family Service Agency While caring for a senior family member or loved one can be rewarding, it can also be demanding, difficult, and stressful work. As a family or unpaid caregiver, you may need to be...
