If you're spending time with your aging parents this holiday season, add one more thing to your to-do list. Take note of signs indicating physical and mental changes that may be putting your mom and dad at risk.

The 40-70 Rule: New Study Shows It's Time to Get Seniors and Their Families Talking

Your dad's neighbor just called to tell you that your 79-year-old father sideswiped his parked vehicle and nearly hit a child standing nearby. Was it an isolated slip-up or a sign that it's time for your dad to think about giving up his car keys? More importantly, how do you begin the discussion about such a potentially volatile subject?

The Parent Trap: Is it Time for a Senior Home Makeover?

There's no doubt where seniors want to live as they age. The majority of seniors polled in recent industry surveys - typically 90 percent - say they want to stay at home. In fact, one recent survey showed that seniors fear loss of independence more than death. But is "home" an accident waiting to happen?

Local Senior Care Company Selected by AARP for its Commitment to Older Workers

Home Instead Senior Care, a local company serving Kern County, has been selected to join the AARP's National Employer Team (NET), which is a network of employers who value the experience and skills of the 50+ worker.

"Be a Santa to a Senior" Brightens the Holidays for Forgotten Seniors in Bakersfield

Now in its fourth year, a national non-profit program that has brightened the lives of hundreds of thousands of older adults with gifts and companionship is being organized locally this year. The "Be a Santa to a Senior" program, sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care, provides presents to seniors who otherwise might not be remembered this holiday season.

Bakersfield Man Wins National "Give a Caregiver a Break" Essay Contest

James Randolph of Bakersfield, a dedicated and compassionate retiree who has been caring for his best friend in his own home for four years, is a first prize winner in the national "Give a Caregiver a Break" essay contest. The contest is sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care and Caring Today magazine.

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