Helping Seniors Archives

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1You find a charity.Or call 1-800-237-5714.

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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

donate a car for alzheimer’s help prevent disease

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

donate a car for seniors ACC Senior Caregiver Services

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

California Hospice Foundation Donate a Car

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

Santa Cruz SPCA Peaceful Paws Donate a Car

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

June 23, 2018

Charity Profile: CaringKind – Compassionate Care and Support For Those Affected by Alzheimer’s

by DonateaCar Team

Charity Profiles, Helping Seniors

If you are passionate about helping those affected by Alzheimer’s, you will love the work of our charity spotlight: CaringKind, The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving. CaringKind is a charity located in New York state and they are a leading expert on the care-giving for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. For over 30 years they have … read more

March 25, 2018

Help an Elderly Loved One Avert Isolation and Stay Healthy

by DonateaCar Team

Health, Helping Seniors

Helping enrich the lives of seniors and caregivers can be as simple as donating a car to ACC through Donate-a-Car. We take all the hassle out of car donation and make it an easy process for donors like you to give to trusted charities like ACC. Call us today or fill out our online form. … read more

February 22, 2018

Caring For a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease

by DonateaCar Team

Health, Helping Seniors

Someone in America develops Alzheimer’s disease (AD) every 66 seconds. It is the 6th leading cause of death in this country, which is evidence why nearly every family is or will be affected by this cruel disease. Loved ones and those who have dementia often ask when it will get better, but there are not … read more

October 30, 2017

When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s

by DonateaCar Team

Health, Helping Seniors

Since 1985, New Jersey residents affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia have trusted the Alzheimer’s New Jersey charity in providing care and support for their families and in advancing research towards a cure. They provide a helpline for anyone needing support, it is: 888-280-6055. You can help them in this needful cause with a car donation … read more

August 11, 2016

Life With Alzheimer’s

by DonateaCar Team

Helping Seniors, Human Services

Learning about what life with Alzheimer’s is like can help those who are caring for a loved one with the disease. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s through research and to … read more

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