Keeping an Eye on Home Safety
National Safe at Home Week is August 20 to 24, a good time to remind caregivers of the risk of falls and other injuries for their loved ones facing end of life care at home. If your parent or other…
Benefits of Bright Light Therapy for Seniors
Bright light therapy holds promise for sleep problems in the elderly. This is a treatment used for those who suffer from circadian rhythm sleep disorders. Everyone has an internal clock that tells it when it’s time to sleep and when…
Self-Care Has Benefits Throughout Our Lifetime
With July 24 being self-care day, we feel it’s important to shed a light on the importance of taking care of yourself — whether you’re a caregiver, currently in home care, or under hospice care in San Mateo. Self-care: taking…
The Importance of Social Wellness at Any Age
Social wellness packs a lot of power: not only can it keep you happy, engaged, confident and physically active, it can help you overcome grief. If you recently lost a loved one or your aging parent has lost a spouse…
Depression Linked to Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s
A recent study appearing in ScienceDaily reveals a link between depression and an acceleration of the rate at which the brain ages. While scientists have known for some time that people with depression or anxiety have an increased risk of…
Caring Connections Program
A Transitions Program Pathways is honored to be a part of your caregiving team and would like to stay in touch if you transition off our services. Through Caring Connections, Pathways provides practical and emotional support to patients discharged from…
Sunlight Can Lift Your Mood, But Exercise Caution
Stay Out of the Sun Day (July 3) carries a lasting message as we continue to enjoy the warmth and freedom of summer. This national day is celebrated every year in July to encourage people to stay indoors in comfortable…
5 Headache and Migraine Signs You Need to be Aware Of
Headaches and migraines plague more than 38 million people, with some studies suggesting that 13 percent of adults in the U.S. have periodic migraines and two to three million people suffer from chronic migraines. June is Migraine and Headache Awareness…
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