March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women’s accomplishments and contributions. We want to honor a group of women who envisioned a new way of caring for aging people and created our profession of care management. Many of us here at Windward are members of the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA). ALCA is Read More
At Windward Life Care, we understand older people’s desire to maintain their independence. You have your regular routines, activities, and friends, not to mention the place you call home. Why not continue aging in place, as long as you can do it safely? In fact, most Americans want to do just that. Nearly 90% of Read More
For older adults, life can change in an instant: a seemingly minor slip and fall could result in serious injuries. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of both non-fatal and fatal injuries in the older population. One in four adults over the age of 65 falls each year, and Read More
As we approach Veteran’s Day and celebrate National Family Caregiver Month this November, we’d like to highlight the resources available for family caregivers of U.S. armed forces veterans. The VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) provides support and services for family caregivers of qualifying veterans with serious injuries. The program, which was Read More
If you use healthcare benefits through Medicare, then October 15th is an important day to remember each year. Now that the Open Enrollment period has started, you have the opportunity to enroll or change your Medicare coverage if needed. Since there are only certain times of the year when these adjustments can be made, it’s Read More
With health experts still cautioning against travel and indoor gatherings of nonhousehold members for people at higher risk of severe complications from COVID-19, many older adults now face the daunting prospect of spending the winter holiday season alone. Families must weigh many variables to determine the best and safest ways to celebrate. Those enlisting the Read More
An estimated 12% of women will be diagnosed with an invasive breast cancer, making it one of the most common forms of cancer in the female population. The prevalence of breast cancer is second only to the rates of skin cancer in American women. Two notable risk factors play a role in the development of Read More
A dementia diagnosis in itself doesn’t appear to increase the risk of COVID-19, but dementia-related behaviors can put someone at risk for contracting the coronavirus. For example, someone with memory issues often forgets to follow precautions for protecting against diseases, such as washing hands and social distancing. Many family caregivers feel a huge sense of Read More
One of the particularly stressful aspects of managing a loved one’s care during COVID-19 is managing a trip to the hospital Emergency Department (ED). Now that infection control concerns have caused hospitals to close their doors to most visitors and family members, an older person is often alone in the ED without someone to advocate Read More
Windward Life Care has just received another feather in its cap in time for Pride Month. San Diego County’s premier aging services firm has earned a Silver Level certification with SAGECare, enhancing Windward’s ability to support the needs of the county’s LGBT community. “LGBT older adults are an underserved population. Many people do not have family to support them or Read More
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