Investing In Aging In Place Companies

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Nobody wants to spend their final years in a nursing home, which is why I founded Family inHome Caregiving, which focuses on helping seniors remain in their own home safely and healthy.  The Wall Street Journal recently ran an interesting story about seniors wanting to invest in stocks which are focused on this growing market of providing goods and services to those aging in place.  Here are a few of your options:

Hartford Funds launched the Hartford Longevity Economy ETF (HLGE).  The ETF tracks the Hartford Longevity Economy Index, an index of companies that support aging in place, home modification, working longer, performance health, social connections, financial freedom, mobility, human enhancement and entertainment.  The fund has an expense ratio of 0.44%.

Global X Aging Population ETF (AGNG) invests in the services side of aging with positions in healthcare companies, pharmaceuticals, senior-living facilities and age-tech companies.  The fund has an expense ratio of 0.5%.

BlackRock’s iShares Aging Population UCITS ETF (AGED) offers a global play on the longevity theme.  The fund invests in developed and emerging markets companies focused on aging.  The fund’s expense ratio is 0.40%.

Castroville, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available : Set Your Own Hours: $2/Hour Extra On The Weekends CNA or HHA Designation A Plus

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Castroville, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available : Set Your Own Hours: $2/Hour Extra On The Weekends CNA or HHA Designation A Plus (Also Aromas, Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Corral-de-tierra, Del Rey Oaks, Gonzalez, Greenfield, King City, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Prunedale, Salinas, Seaside & Soledad

We have developed a reputation for having the best caregivers (Home Care Aides or Senior Companions) in Monterey County over the past decade and have recently expanded into Santa Cruz County.   We are currently looking for qualified caregivers.

Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey and Santa Cruz is seeking compassionate, mature and dependable caregivers who want to improve the lives of our elderly Clients by providing in-home, non-medical care.  Our services include:

Caring companionship

Meal preparation

Incidental transportation

Running errands

Light housekeeping

Medication reminders

Monitoring of safety while bathing

Information and referral services

Other services that improve the safety, security and quality of life of seniors.

If you believe you would make an exceptional Home Care Aide, we would love to hear from you!  We prefer those with experience helping the elderly, disabled and others with mobility problems.  Having cared for those with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s is a plus.  To work for us, you must have excellent references, a clear criminal record, a good driving record, and an insured reliable vehicle.  To apply, please visit our website www.familyinhomecaregiving.com, click on careers where you can fill out an application online or go to https://tsc221.ersp.biz/index.cfm?event=Apply.index

We have immediate openings all over Monterey County.

Take Online Classes with AARP Online Classes

AARP has partnered with Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) to take advantage of the power of online learning.  Senior Planet has hundreds of online classes in multiple languages including English and Spanish which can help you broaden your horizons.  Among the classes are weekly fitness and health classes, all taught by a live instructor on Zoom and can be found at www.seniorplanet.org/fitness

Caregiver Turnover A Huge Problem For Seniors

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The Wall Street Journal today ran an article on Mary Barket, a 66-year old widow with a degenerative muscular disorder and no family to help her.  She has had seven different caregivers come through her house in the last six months.  On a recent Saturday morning, the home care agency called her and told her the caregiver wasn’t coming that day and they had no substitute.  Ms. Barket had only one meal to last her until Monday when the next caregiver was scheduled to arrive.  “My hands don’t work.  I can’t even open a box.  It’s a very tenuous situation, Ms. Barket told The Journal.  She has ALS and can’t survive without help.  The median turnover in 2021 was about 65% last year, according to Home Care Pulse.  This is an improvement from the peak of 81.6% in 2018, but is still a huge number.  At Family inHome Caregiving, we are fortunate to have one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry.  We do this by supporting out caregivers with training and financial incentives like bonuses, insurance, a profit-sharing plan and an annual thank you dinner.  It’s still difficult to recruit caregivers given the tight market.  However, hanging on to the excellent caregivers is a huge priority for us.

Carmel Valley, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available : Set Your Own Hours: $2/Hour Extra On The Weekends CNA or HHA Designation A Plus

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Carmel Valley, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available : Set Your Own Hours: $2/Hour Extra On The Weekends CNA or HHA Designation A Plus (Also Aromas, Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel Highlands, Castroville, Corral-de-tierra, Del Rey Oaks, Gonzalez, Greenfield, King City, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Prunedale, Salinas, Seaside & Soledad

We have developed a reputation for having the best caregivers (Home Care Aides or Senior Companions) in Monterey County over the past decade and have recently expanded into Santa Cruz County.   We are currently looking for qualified caregivers.

Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey and Santa Cruz is seeking compassionate, mature and dependable caregivers who want to improve the lives of our elderly Clients by providing in-home, non-medical care.  Our services include:

Caring companionship

Meal preparation

Incidental transportation

Running errands

Light housekeeping

Medication reminders

Monitoring of safety while bathing

Information and referral services

Other services that improve the safety, security and quality of life of seniors.

If you believe you would make an exceptional Home Care Aide, we would love to hear from you!  We prefer those with experience helping the elderly, disabled and others with mobility problems.  Having cared for those with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s is a plus.  To work for us, you must have excellent references, a clear criminal record, a good driving record, and an insured reliable vehicle.  To apply, please visit our website www.familyinhomecaregiving.com, click on careers where you can fill out an application online or go to https://tsc221.ersp.biz/index.cfm?event=Apply.index

We have immediate openings all over Monterey County.

AARP Program Can Help You Get In Shape

AARP has an online fitness program powered by LIFT (an industry leader in quality online fitness) session which can help you achieve your fitness goals.  You will receive access to expert webinars and personalized workouts for all fitness levels.  They also offer live small-group and one-on-one coaching classes.  Check it out at www.AARP.org/onlinefitness.

 

Diet One Of The Keys To Longevity

Eating healthier can increase your life span and there are some delicious and nutritious options such as the Mediterranean diet.  Simple carbs like white rice and potatoes lack the fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals of more complex grains, Emma Newell, a registered dietician at NourishRx told AARP Bulletin (December 2022/January 2023, page 21).  Choosing smarter options can lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, improve gut health and boost energy levels.  The alternative isn’t just brown rice.  Chef Franklin Becker of the Press Club Grill has some suggestions on high-fiber carb side dishes which are delicious.  These include barley, which is subtly sweet and chewy and goes well with salads, Korean dishes or paired with bitter greens like escarole.  Farro is also a good choice, and goes well in pilafs, salads, steamed with kale and squash, or cooked risotto-style with Parmesan cheese.  You can also give bulger a shot.  It is often used in Turkish cuisine and has a popcorn like scent when cooked.

Carmel Highlands, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available : Set Your Own Hours: $2/Hour Extra On The Weekends CNA or HHA Designation A Plus

Carmel Highlands, CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available : Set Your Own Hours: $2/Hour Extra On The Weekends CNA or HHA Designation A Plus (Also Aromas, Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel Valley, Castroville, Corral-de-tierra, Del Rey Oaks, Gonzalez, Greenfield, King City, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Prunedale, Salinas, Seaside & Soledad

We have developed a reputation for having the best caregivers (Home Care Aides or Senior Companions) in Monterey County over the past decade and have recently expanded into Santa Cruz County.   We are currently looking for qualified caregivers.

Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey and Santa Cruz is seeking compassionate, mature and dependable caregivers who want to improve the lives of our elderly Clients by providing in-home, non-medical care.  Our services include:

Caring companionship

Meal preparation

Incidental transportation

Running errands

Light housekeeping

Medication reminders

Monitoring of safety while bathing

Information and referral services

Other services that improve the safety, security and quality of life of seniors.

If you believe you would make an exceptional Home Care Aide, we would love to hear from you!  We prefer those with experience helping the elderly, disabled and others with mobility problems.  Having cared for those with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s is a plus.  To work for us, you must have excellent references, a clear criminal record, a good driving record, and an insured reliable vehicle.  To apply, please visit our website www.familyinhomecaregiving.com, click on careers where you can fill out an application online or go to https://tsc221.ersp.biz/index.cfm?event=Apply.index

We have immediate openings all over Monterey County.

GPS Trackers Debut That Can Be Attached To Anything

Group of older people showing thumbs up

Ever lose your keys or can’t find your purse?  Chipolo has introduced a product called Chipolo One Spot, which costs around $30.  It has a GPS or Bluetooth tracker that attach to pretty much anything and can be located via your cell phone.  When a Bluetooth trackers is in range, it communicates directly with your cell phone.  When out of range, the tracker relays its signal through other people’s compatible devices to show you its location.

A New Solution For Ankle, Arm, Knee or Wrist Pain

55+ lady smiling touching caregivers hand - Monterey Home Personal Care

A new type of technology called HealthWear has infused medicines like capsaicin (nonivamide) into compression sleeves.  They give pain relief similar to what you would get by applying an ointment like Bengay, but without the mess and odor.  They can also cover a larger area than a pain-relief patch.  Called Nufabrx Health-Wear (less than $20 for each sleeve), this is a fairly new category but one which shows promise for those with chronic pain.