Seniors' Economic Struggles Continue This Holiday; Santa Program Provides Assistance The Simi Valley office of the Home Instead Senior Care® network, the world's largest provider of non-medical in-home care and companionship services for older adults, has partnered with Local Senior-Care Agencies and Area Retailers for the Be a Santa to a Senior program, which provides gifts and companionship to seniors who otherwise might not receive either this holiday season. Read moreCruise Away Your Caregiving Worries If you or someone you know is a devoted family caregiver, you understand the stress that comes with caring for a senior loved one each day. That's why residents of Ventura County are invited to nominate deserving family caregivers – or themselves – for the opportunity to win a free, five-day cruise. Read moreAnswering the Call: Local Program Helps Family Caregivers Prepare for Senior Emergencies If you're an adult son or daughter who lives in fear of getting "the call" – the one that tells you "Mom has suffered a stroke," or "Dad accidentally overdosed on his medications" – do you have the information you need to help your loved one? Many don't, according to research conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care® network. The organization conducted research with family caregivers to find out how much they know and developed a public education program with resources that can help family caregivers keep important information at their fingertips. Read more Senior Gift Requests Expected to Increase This Holiday as Economic Slump Continues The Home Instead Senior Care® office serving Simi Valley and Ventura County, has joined joined Disabled American Veterans, Among Friends, Senior Concerns, Simi Valley Senior Center, Simi Valley Care Center, Moorpark Senior Center, Ventura Avenue Adult Center, Ventura County Adult Day Health Center, Country Villa Oxnard Manor, Glenwood Care Center, Camarillo Health Care Center and several local retailers to provide presents to seniors who otherwise might not receive a gift this holiday season. Read more | 