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July 8, 2019

8 Simple Ways That You Can Help Cheer Up The Lonely

by DonateaCar Team

Helping Seniors, Human Services

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Loneliness is a prevalent human emotion that is unique and complex for each person who experiences it. Not just being physically alone, loneliness is a state of mind that causes an individual to feel alone, unwanted or empty even if there are others around them. While caregivers and people living with a long-term illness … read more

May 12, 2019

9 Charities for Seniors That You Can Donate a Car To

by DonateaCar Team

Charity Profiles, Helping Seniors

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There are many challenges that are faced by people as they age into older adults. We discussed five of the most common problems faced by the elderly in our last blog post. Some of these include health issues, financial struggles, losing a spouse and abuse. Thankfully, there are several non-profit organizations available to assist … read more

January 24, 2019

Charity Profile: ACC Senior Services – Enriching the Lives of Seniors and Caregivers

by DonateaCar Team

Charity Profiles, Helping Seniors

Loneliness and social isolation among the elderly is an increasing problem that is only heightened during the winter months. ACC Senior Services encourages members of the community, friends, families and caregivers to help fight loneliness and increase independence for seniors. In 1972, the ACC was founded by leaders in the Asian American community to … read more

November 23, 2018

Charity Profile: Alzheimer’s Association – Eliminating Alzheimer’s Disease Through Research Advancement

by DonateaCar Team

Charity Profiles, Helping Seniors

Alzheimer’s disease is form of dementia that causes issues with behavior, thinking and memory. It involves slowly developing symptoms that increase in severity over time making it difficult to do daily tasks. If you know someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia of some kind, there is help available. You are not … read more

November 10, 2018

Help Watch Over Your Elderly Loved Ones Using a Granny Pod

by DonateaCar Team

Affordable Housing, Helping Seniors

Do you have an aging loved one that you’d like to keep close but still allow them their independence? It can be a concern as our parents gets older and we want to ensure their health and safety. Setting up your loved one in a nursing home might not be something they or … read more

August 29, 2018

Ten Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

by DonateaCar Team

Causes, Helping Seniors

Perhaps you’ve noticed a loved one’s memory declining, or their judgement questionable in situations where they have always been competent. Maybe you’ve observed loss of focus and reasoning skills in yourself. You don’t want to ignore these things just in case they are symptoms of something bigger. The Alzheimer’s Association (AA) has helped us … read more

August 16, 2018

How To Support and Help Caregivers

by DonateaCar Team

Helping Seniors, Supporting Charity

Did you know that almost 30% of America’s adult population are caregivers for a person who is aged, ill or disabled? That is a lot of people. Caregivers often take on many roles like chef, cook, waiter, chauffeur, nurse, physical therapist, grocery shopper, house cleaner, babysitter and more. With so many roles to fill, a … read more

August 2, 2018

Charity Profile: California Hospice Foundation – Promoting Quality of End-of-Life Care

by DonateaCar Team

Charity Profiles, Helping Seniors

None of us like to think of getting a terminal illness, or having a loved one suffer from a life-ending disease. Yet many of us still face these kinds of situations and the only thing we can do is to try to make the best of it. It is estimated that seventy million people can … read more

July 14, 2018

Professional Snugglers Helping Folks in Assisted Living Facilities

by DonateaCar Team

Animals, Helping Seniors

If you or a loved one have experienced being bed or wheelchair bound due to illness or injury, you can understand how lonely and frustrating the loss of independence can be. The Santa Cruz SPCA has mobilized the healing power of many four-legged caregivers through their program: Peaceful Paw Comfort Canines. These professional snugglers … read more

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