During this desperate time of pandemic we send our warmest greetings from H.E.L.P. and hope you are all staying safe and well. Who could have ever imagined that in our lifetime anything could occur that would bring the world as we know it to a standstill. Although the U.S. death rate during the 2018-19 flu […]
Substance Abuse Class
Alcohol abuse can put the elderly at risk for internal bleeding, heart problems and difficulties in breathing. Alcohol-related illnesses are a major cause of premature death. Among persons older than 65, moderate and heavy drinkers are 16 times more likely than nondrinkers to die of suicide. Less than half of alcoholics over 65 are diagnosed, […]
Safe Use of Medicines for Older Adults
Jerry’s Story
Jerry looked at his five pill bottles. It was getting hard to keep track of his growing list of medicines. He needed a way to remember what each medicine was for, how much to take, and when.
Drug Interactions
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Support Services for Seniors Who Hoard
Compulsive cluttering, or hoarding, is defined as the unnecessary retention of objects or animals that may subject the hoarder and others to safety and health hazards. Perhaps because many symptoms of hoarding intensify over time, they seem to be more common in seniors than in younger adults. Those who hoard often leave rooms filled with […]
California Statutory Will
As a public service, we are now providing for free viewing and print-out the California Statutory Will form. Use of this form is not appropriate for every person or every situation. For more information about wills, consult with an experienced and capable attorney. The will form is extracted from California Probate Code Section 6240.