The issues outlined below impact the lives of seniors every day and are just a few of the reasons that families look to Home Instead Senior Care to meet their home care needs.
Lewis, Mason, Thurston Area Agency on Aging
The South Puget Sound areas local AAA website full of valuable information and contacts to help get you start on the right track when assisting your loved one on the path to long term care. Read more
Senior Action Network of Thurston County
The Senior Action Network (SAN) consists of businesses dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through business development and services. SAN sponsors several events including Annual Caregiver's Recognition Dinner, Yard Clean-up, Seniors in the Park and more. Read more
SAGE Olympia
SAGE Olympia, THE FIRST SAGENet Affiliate in the Pacific Northwest, was developed with the goal to promote the wellness of GLBT elders in the Thurston County area with a range of referrals, services and other activities. Read more
South Sound Alzheimers Council
The mission of the South Sound Alzheimer's Council is to provide community based compassionate support, education and advocacy for persons, their families and caregivers who are affected by Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.Read more
Senior Services for South Sound
Senior Services for South Sound is a private non-profit corporation governed by a volunteer board of directors, and has a long and distinguished history of serving the needs of older adults in the South Sound area. Established in 1973, the agency continues to provide a wide array of comprehensive services to seniors living in Mason and Thurston counties.Read more
Research: Red Wine Can Suppress Abnormal Cell Formation
Aging is often considered a time of loss as seniors must give up some of what they may have enjoyed in their younger years. Wine may be one of those habits that to have gone by the wayside. But research has revealed that seniors don’t need to give everything up. Some things, in moderation, can actually be a benefit.Read More
Caregivers May Slow Alzheimer’s Decline
Family caregivers play a crucial role in helping those with Alzheimer's disease remain safe at home. The stress on family caregivers who are caring for a loved one can be as devastating as the disease itself, which is why family caregivers must seek out support.Read More
Hip Surgery, Companionship, Help Seniors Do More
Older adults may become discouraged when their bodies begin to wear out. Family caregivers, too, could feel the effects of these ailments as more of the care begins to fall on them. Family caregivers can encourage their loved ones to seek help and support from pain, no matter what their age.Read More
Alzheimer’s Disease a Growing Concern for Boomers
It's one of the most devastating illnesses of our time to impact seniors and their loved ones. Alzheimer's disease can rob older adults of their pasts and futures. But help and hope are available for seniors suffering from Alzheimer's disease as well as their family caregivers.Read More
Studies Point to Factors That May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
Practicing healthy habits is one way to prevent diseases that become more prevalent with aging. A little information as well as the support of a family or professional caregiver can go a long way toward keeping older adults healthy. Read More
