caregiver support Archive

Making Time for the Caregiver While Maintaining Quality Care

Posted on May 11, 2011 | No Comments
Those with an aging loved one know the challenges of going away as well as the emotional burden that is felt when that loved one is not able to come along. The emotion and guilt felt by the caregiver is even worse when their loved...
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Planning for Care of Aging Parents

Posted on January 17, 2011 | No Comments
When caring for an aging parent, it is imperative to know the resources that are available and to have a framework for the process of change ahead. National speaker and recognized blogger, Dale Carter is good friend of Silverado Senior Living. Dale has experienced caregiving...
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Caregiver Support by way of Mobile Technologies

Posted on January 10, 2011 | No Comments
It is estimated that 65.7 million Americans serve as unpaid caregivers for parents, children, and other loved ones and about 78 percent of these family caregivers say they could use more information, this is according to a 2009 study by the National Alliance of...
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2010 Silverado Senior Living Photo Contest Winners

Posted on January 5, 2011 | No Comments
For the past two years Silverado Senior Living has held a photo contest for all 20 of our senior living communities, as well as Silverado Hospice and Silverado At-Home. The photos are categorized and winners are chosen based on their representation of LOVE, LIFE, and...
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Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

Posted on December 28, 2010 | No Comments
The Families and Work Institute reported in a recent study that 42% of employed people in the U.S. have provided “special attention” to a relative or other senior; and nearly half of those people are providing care for more than one person. This is an...
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Not Always “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

Posted on December 17, 2010 | No Comments
The winter holidays are generally perceived as “the most wonderful time of year.” But for those who are facing grief after the death of a loved one, the holidays may instead be a time filled with pain and sadness. Even those for whom grief...
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No Blueprint for Grief

Posted on December 14, 2010 | No Comments
Last week Bryan McNutt was featured in an article in Gay San Diego newspaper. Bryan is the Director of Family and Support Services for Silverado Hospice – San Diego and his recent recognition is due to his work with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and...
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A Family’s Story of Dealing with the Struggles of Dementia

Posted on December 3, 2010 | No Comments
There have been many articles and stories written about dementia and other memory-impairing diseases. Most of what is written focuses on the research of treatment and origin of these diseases, the increasing percentage of people suffering from these conditions, and what services are available...
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The Shriver Report: A Women’s Nation Takes on Alzheimer’s

Posted on November 2, 2010 | 2 Comments
Maria Shriver, who’s father was affected by Alzheimer’s disease, takes on one of the nations biggest health problem. In her report, California’s first lady and the Alzheimer’s Association presented a collaboration of research and statistics to urge society and government leaders to address the needs...
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A Good Book: People with Alzheimer’s can enjoy reading too!

Posted on April 27, 2010 | No Comments
Article from NY Times: April 22, 2010, 9:00 am Many Alzheimer’s Patients Find Comfort in Books By MILT FREUDENHEIM Familiar music can engage those with Alzheimer’s when almost nothing else can, researchers have shown. Now it appears that books written for these patients may have...
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Special Events/Book Signing on Caring for Aging Parents

Posted on April 26, 2010 | No Comments
Author Shannon Ingram offers Caregiver Insight and Advice with Texas Families A free event of information and inspiration Shannon Ingram, author of The Heart Way – A Journey from Corporate to Care, knows how difficult it is to be the primary caregiver of aging parents....
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Jazz Musician Shares her Alzheimer’s Story in Song

Posted on April 22, 2010 | No Comments
Article from the NY Times: By PAULA SPAN Cynthia Scott’s voice came wafting out of my car radio on a Sunday morning. She’s a lovely singer, a veteran of jazz clubs and international festivals and, back when, one of Ray Charles’s Raelettes. But more than...
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Caregivers: The Silent Heroes

Posted on April 7, 2010 | No Comments
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, about 50 million Americans are providing some care for an adult family member. You are not alone. In Atlantic magazine one caregiver shares his story: Here is an excerpt from the article: (to read the complete article see...
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Assisted Living Federation of America announces Hero Awards and Best of the Best Awards

Posted on March 23, 2010 | No Comments
ALFA Hero Award Winner: Congratulations Diego Gutierrez, Caregiver, Silverado Senior Living- Belmont Hills! “Nominated by residents, family members, supervisors, and colleagues, the ALFA 2010 Heroes, and all of those who were nominated, are the outstanding individuals who every day show their strong commitment to serving...
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Women and their friends, breaking boundaries

Posted on March 22, 2010 | No Comments
Published: March 19, 2010 in the OC Register BY JANE GLENN HAAS CHICAGO – One man was brave enough to walk into the small ballroom, take a seat in the back and listen to us talk about the importance of friendships to women at midlife...
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