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Making Aging in Place
do to just have fun. We treat POS SIBLE
the whole person."
Dr. Reese states that one
of the main goals is to edu- HE NEED FOR SENIOR their own home; the desire • 24-hour Care
cate the patient as to the side Tcare services can come to live at home as long as • Some of the most com-
effects of prescription medi- up suddenly or as a result of possible before moving to mon activities we assist
cations, and where appropri- persistent, declining health. a care facility. At Visiting with include:
ate, to be able to eventually Regardless of why you now Angels, our compassionate • Diet monitoring includ-
replace the medication with require senior care services, caregivers provide assis- ing planning for and
natural substances together the need for it is somewhat tance with the activities of preparing meals
with life style counseling. of a shock. In your mind, daily living that allows ag- • Light housekeeping
Unfortunately, what most your parents, are the strong, ing in place possible. With including help with laun-
people don’t realize is gener- reliable leaders of the family. our at home client care dry, making beds, and
ally when a patient is placed You looked at them in times services, seniors receive the vacuuming
on a single medication down of need and to share your one-on-one support they • Assistance with shop-
the line there may be two or joys. It can be heart wrench- need to remain indepen- ping, running errands,
more new ones needed to ing to realize they now need dent and live safely at and transportation to
fight off the side effects of you as much as you need home. doctor’s appointments or
the original medication. them. How can one of our activities
Dr, Reese believes in When a loved one needs Angel companions help • Assistance with bathing,
giving back to the com- home senior care, the mind your loved one? The options dressing, grooming, and
toileting
spins with questions and
are almost unlimited. When
munity. She currently is concerns. From understand- you choose Visiting Angels • Reminders to take medi-
deeply involved with her ing how to find a caregiver, for at home senior care, we’ll cations, drink fluids, and
local Rotary and offers a to understanding how a work with you to create a eat regularly
Veteran's Detox program. caregiver can help, it is nat- plan for care that addresses • Going for walks, engag-
Dr. Reese also does a weekly ural to feel overwhelmed by your loved one’s individ- ing in favorite activities,
radio show called Optimal this new stage of life. Visiting ual needs. Care is always and friendly companion-
Health Hour, on Tuesdays Angels in southern San scheduled for the times you ship
at 2 pm. It is a live show on Diego County understands need it and can be modi- Our caregivers are
Voice America, and is also how difficult this time is and fied as needed to adjust to scheduled at your conve-
offered as a podcast so that is here to help. We’ve helped changing needs. The senior nience. Weekday, weekend,
it can be listened to anytime. thousands of families across care services we provide can holiday, and overnight visits
"I interview people from all the country navigate this accommodate a wide range are available as needed.
over the world, and we have new terrain and find peace of needs including: From hourly visits to 24-
been fortunate enough to of mind. • Companion Care hour care, a Visiting Angels
have some well-renowned At home senior care • Personal Care caregiver will be there when
experts on the show.” You from Visiting Angels makes • Palliative Care you need them.
can find out who by visiting aging in place possible. • Post-Hospital Stay Care Welcoming a caregiver
Dr. Reese's site at http://lo- What is aging in place? It is • Social Care into your home and life
tusrainclinic.com where you the desire that most seniors • Dementia and Alzhei- can be difficult. At Visiting
can also access The Optimal have to continue living in mer’s Care Angels, we try to make this
Health Hour to listen live or transition as easy as possi-
on demand. ble for you and your loved
Lotus Rain Naturopathic one. Our initial assessment
Clinic just recently expand- includes a complimentary
ed and more healing pro- home safety and falls assess-
fessionals are now available ment. When you choose
on site. If you would like to at home senior care from
make an appointment or Visiting Angels, you will find
find out more information a partner who can answer
contact (619) 239 - LIFE questions, and help you find
(5433) peace of mind.
Visiting Angels
(619) 401-2040
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