by Marianne McCarthy | Dec 10, 2019 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services |
The holidays are busy times, but for those caring for an elderly parent or loved one, the holidays add even more of a challenge. Already feeling overwhelmed with daily caregiving tasks, caregivers may view holiday preparations as more of a burden than a joy. “Ideally,...
by Megan Young | Jun 15, 2019 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services |
A few months had passed since Dyllan saw her elderly neighbor, Bianca. When Dyllan mentioned this to her roommates, they shared that had heard the Bianca’s granddaughter, who had recently moved in with her, yelling at her grandmother and calling her “stupid.” Outraged...
by De Rosenberry | Nov 1, 2018 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services |
By DeAnn 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...
by De Rosenberry | Oct 1, 2018 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services |
By De Rosenberry, MA LMFT Family Service Agency, Senior Services Program Manager Domestic Violence Awareness Month occurs every October across our nation. Every year since 1987, communities around the country join together to spread awareness of domestic violence and...
by De Rosenberry | Sep 22, 2018 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services |
By DeAnn Rosenberry, MA LMFT Senior Services Program Manager, Family Service Agency September 22 – 28, 2018 is Fall Prevention Awareness Week The air feels crisp; and the leaves are beginning to change colors. Fall is here! While we can’t stop Fall from coming, we can...
by Marianne McCarthy | Jun 15, 2018 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services |
Goal of the partnership is to stop the abuse and help seniors recover. According to Santa Barbara County Adult Protective Services, there are almost 1600 reports of elder abuse per year. Seniors who have been neglected or abused are often unable to get the help they...
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