Yuba City Senior Care Blog
Posted: 9/13/2021 8:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Our company culture truly reflects our values. Learn about ten of the values that Interim HealthCare of Yuba City strives to display.
Posted: 8/23/2021 8:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Many leave their job because they feel they are stagnating from the lack of opportunity to grow as a person and as a professional. So how can you find the right career where you can develop and grow? It may be easier than you think.
Posted: 8/9/2021 8:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Many are looking for something they feel they didn’t have with their current or their last career- job security. If that's your case, why not consider caregiving?
Posted: 7/26/2021 11:06 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Why should you be looking for a career with purpose? Is caregiving's purpose the right one for you? Find out!
Posted: 7/12/2021 8:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Many Americans are looking to change careers for a variety of reasons. Are you? See if caregiving is just what you need!
Posted: 5/10/2021 8:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
During the month of May each year, we celebrate Nurses Week, allowing us to recognize nurses’ selfless contributions and positive impact. Polls show that nursing has been the most trusted profession for nearly 20 consecutive years – a well-deserved honor. Don’t feel alone if you would like to show your appreciation and honor the nurses you know but aren’t quite sure how to do that. To assist yo...
Posted: 4/25/2019 2:51 PM by
Interim HealthCare
The health care industry is booming, and hiring qualified medical staff is more important than ever. If you need to fill a position at your health care facility, our medical staffing services can help you save time and money, and ensure you hire a qualified candidate to join your team. At Interim HealthCare of Yuba City, we make the searching and hiring processes easy for health care facilities...
Posted: 2/15/2019 4:10 PM by
Interim HealthCare
There is no right or wrong way to feel when you or someone you care deeply about is struggling with a life-limiting medical issue. Anger, sadness, frustration, and fear — all these sentiments are completely natural, and you may swing back and forth between them as your family navigates the ups and downs of a terminal illness and its treatment. Few people understand the trials of caring for a lo...
Posted: 4/30/2018 3:50 PM by
Interim HealthCare
There are some common health issues faced by all adults of any age. For elderly people, these health issues can have a great deal of consequence for the loved one's health. They are already getting to a stage in life where they want and need to slow things down a little. They may also start needing some help at home. Now is a good time to consider getting a home care provider for them to help w...
Posted: 4/30/2018 2:42 PM by
Interim HealthCare
There's no doubt about it, as the clock ticks and we get older, our bodies begin to change as we age. Not only do our bodies change but our senior parents need a much different diet than they did when they were in their 20's or 40's. A wholesome, well-balanced diet can be the first line of defense in staying healthy. Mealtime should be enjoyable and many seniors like variety at each meal.
Posted: 2/26/2018 2:11 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is the slow loss of hearing that occurs as people get older. Hearing loss starts when the tiny hairs in your ear damaged or die. These tiny hairs pick up sound waves, change them into nerve signals, and the brain interprets them. These hairs do not grow back, so most cases where the hairs are lost, the damage is permanent.
Posted: 2/5/2018 2:09 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Setting goals is a fantastic way for your parent to enhance their quality of life and pursue better health and well-being as they age in place. They give your parent the opportunity to discover new sources of excitement and fulfillment, keep them motivated and working toward the next step, and help them to break down larger goals into something more accessible. A great way to start your parent ...
Posted: 1/30/2018 12:56 PM by
Interim HealthCare
In-home care provides the highest professional health care services available while being in the most comfortable environment, your home! It eliminates the daunting task of going to the hospital or doctor’s office, it reduces stress and fatigue on patients and family members, and allows for the best recovery conditions for patients.
Posted: 1/19/2018 12:54 PM by
Interim HealthCare
A stroke is a traumatic event that can happen to anyone at any time. A stroke occurs because there is a lack of blood flow to the brain. The brain cells are deprived of oxygen causing the cells to die, which has negative effects on the body and mind. Depending on how severe the stroke (how much brain damage is done) will determine how much the person is physically and mentally affected.
Posted: 12/22/2017 1:21 PM by
Interim HealthCare
When you think of diabetes, you probably do not think of hearing loss as being a complication of the condition. However, that is actually something that some people with diabetes develop.
Posted: 12/8/2017 10:16 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Hip fractures are extremely common among adults over the age of 60. In fact, nine out of 10 people over the age of 60 experience this type of injury.
Posted: 11/24/2017 9:51 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Each year throughout the United States approximately 4 percent of the injuries suffered by adults aged 65 or older are caused by unintentional poisoning. This is a very serious risk that causes more injuries and deaths than fires.
Posted: 11/10/2017 9:05 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Sundowners syndrome is just one of many sleep problems older adults go through in their life. Approximately 40 million Americans are impacted by long-term, chronic sleep disorders.
Posted: 10/27/2017 4:41 PM by
Interim HealthCare
As a family caregiver you already know that this role is about helping your elderly parent manage their specific needs, challenges, and limitations in a way that is respectful, supportive, and nurturing. Some of these task, however, are much more challenging than others. These are not only difficult for your elderly loved one, but they might be for you as well. When this happens, it can put a s...
Posted: 10/13/2017 3:17 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Has your elderly parent suffered from a stroke or other health condition that has made it too difficult to control their hand movements or other body parts? Fortunately, there are some activities that can help strengthen their fine motor skills, making it easier for them to control their movements. By participating in a number of rehabilitation exercises, the senior can rewire the brain as a wa...