Living 50 Plus Winter 2015

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CRS, GRI, MBE, Retired Teacher LUHSD, License #00677384







FEBRUARY 20, 2015

LIVING 50 PLUS

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“I couldn’t ask for anything more. It would be impossible for me to still live here without them.” – Anita Faletti HomeLife client another that spends time with her on the weekends. “They share their life with me and I share things with them,” said Faletti. “We are friends and it has been so interesting to have them in my life.” While Faletti receives daily visits from her caretakers, the level of care is custom tailored to each client’s unique needs. “Depending on each person’s health issues, wants and needs, each client receives different levels of service,” said Vinny. To find out more about HomeLife Senior Care or to schedule a complimentary home assessment, call 925-240-5770 or visit www. brentwoodseniorhomecare.com. HomeLife Senior Care is located at 613 First St. in Brentwood. To comment, visit thepress.net.

Choose Brentwood Surgery Center. Did you know Colorectal cancer screening saves lives? Both men and women who are 50 years old or older, need to schedule a screening ƉƌŽĐĞĚƵƌĞ͘ dŚŝƐ ƉƌŽĐĞĚƵƌĞ ĐĂŶ ĮŶĚ precancerous polyps so they can be removed before they turn into ĐĂŶĐĞƌ͘ WƌĞǀĞŶƟŽŶ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ƚŽŽů ŝŶ ĮŐŚƟŶŐ ĐĂŶĐĞƌ͘ You don’t need to travel out of Brentwood for your colorectal screening. Your gastroenterologist performs the procedure in less than an hour, and you are able to go home the same day. By choosing Brentwood Surgery Center, you can opt for the comfort and convenience of being close to home when you are discharged. Since Brentwood Surgery Center is contracted with all major health insurances, you can select a doctor that performs your procedure locally. Ask your gastroenterologist if he or she does procedures at Brentwood Surgery Center. You will be happy you chose Brentwood Surgery Center.

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2400 Balfour Road, Suite 320 | Brentwood, CA 94513 | 925-626-9000 | www.BrentwoodSurgery.com

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incidents. Since 1999, the DiNicolas have been making that happen by providing their elderly clients and their families with dependable and affordable care that keeps them in their home, where their heart is. Their highly trained and qualified caregivers are available 24/7, from as little as a few hours each week to full-time, live-in care. Caregivers are trained and certified as Certified Companion Aides (CCA®) and have been thoroughly interviewed and screened, including state and national background checks. Each caregiver’s personality and interests are matched with those of clients to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship. “We are constantly amazed at the strength of the relationships between our caregivers and clients,” said Vinny. “There is a bond that forms and the caregiver often becomes part of their family.” Caregivers can help clients with errands and transportation, light housekeeping, personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing and reminding clients to take medication, sleep-over services and miscellaneous tasks, such as preparing meals together, pet care and providing companionship. Faletti has a caregiver who visits her each day during the week and

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