Supporting Families: Friendship Center’s Assistance for Care Needs
When it comes to caring for a loved one with cognitive disabilities, finding the right support and resources can make all the difference….
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One Year in Quarantine: Caregivers Share Trials & Triumphs
March 2021 marked the one-year anniversary of California\’s shelter-in-place orders. While many, clearing the shelves of toilet paper,…
Caregiver’s Corner: Sleeping Well
By Naomi Edwards: Good sleep is something that is hard to come by, and with everything going on in the world, a full, restful night’s…
Staying Grounded and Grateful during a Pandemic
By Kathryn Cherkas, MIPH None of us are exempt from feeling the stress in our country today. From political tensions and racial…
Where Can I Get a Drink around Here? Keeping Ahead of Dehydration
By Kathryn Cherkas, MPH Did you know that our brain’s ability to be aware of and respond to thirst decreases as we age? This is an added…
The Importance of Activities for Seniors and Jokes
By Kathryn Cherkas, MPH WHY ARE ACTIVITIES SO IMPORTANT FOR SENIORS? Let\’s THINK! Brain stimulating exercises aid in better cognition,…
The Importance of Caregiver Care
By Naomi Edwards, Program Specialist Friendship Center Montecito One of the most rewarding, yet challenging, jobs in the world is…
New Hope for the New Year—Legislation on Alzheimer’s Disease
In 2010, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) rose to the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and the fourth…
The Best Present is Your Presence–Navigating the Holiday Season as a Caregiver
By Kathryn Cherkas, MIPH Program Manager, Friendship Center Montecito The holiday season can be a joyous time of year where families get…
Culture and Care
By Kathryn Cherkas, MIPH Program Manager, Friendship Center Montecito With humans all so different, eldercare is not a one-size-fits-all…