Entries by Raya's Paradise

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Golden Years: San Clemente Poised to Add Nearly 200 Rooms for Retired Living

Published by Staff On January 10, 2019 Author: By Eric Heinz Raya’s Paradise With assistance for hospice, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and independent living care, Raya’s Paradise plans to open its doors by 2020 after years of going through planning processes. Moti Gamburd, the CEO of Raya’s Paradise, said he acquired the land about five years […]

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When a Residential Care Community Is an Option for Temporary Hospice or Palliative Care

Hospice care isn’t a place, it’s a philosophy. When an illness progresses beyond the reach of curative treatment, hospice offers comfort, dignity, and specialized support. While many people receive hospice services at home, there are times when home care isn’t possible or ideal. That’s where a residential care community, such as a board and care home, can offer a meaningful alternative.

Raya’s Paradise is a Certified Great Place to Work!

West Hollywood, California — 04-10-2018 — Raya’s Paradise was certified as a great workplace today by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. Raya’s Paradise earned this credential based on extensive ratings provided by its employees in anonymous surveys. A summary of these ratings can be found here. “We are thrilled to see the […]

Aging with friends

A study in ‘The Gerontologist’ states that, “approximately one-third of 65-year-olds are single.” That’s a 50% increase since 1980 according to the U.S. Census. Aging with family and friends has been shown to result in improved health of seniors, including lower chances of cognitive impairment, and hospitalization. Research shows that socialization, companionship and hobby-building has […]

Healing Foods for Alzheimer’s

Can the right foods reduce or even reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms? Certified Nutrition Specialist, Amy Berger thinks so. Berger believes that Alzheimer’s is caused by a glucose shortage in the brain, causing brain neurons to degenerate, and leading to the all-too-familiar Alzheimer’s symptoms like memory loss and behavioral changes. In her book, “The Alzheimer’s Antidote: Using […]

What you need to know about Dementia

Dementias are degenerative disorders that develop primarily in the nervous system and selectively damage particular areas of the brain. Some dementias, like Alzheimer’s disease affect all areas of the brain simultaneously, while others, such as frontotemporal dementia, affect the parts of the brain involved in controlling one’s communications and emotions. Still others are caused by […]

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Helping Loved Ones with Dementia Cope with the Loss of a Spouse

Losing a spouse is one of the most emotionally challenging experiences a person can face. When a loved one with dementia goes through this loss, the grieving process can be even more complex. Dementia affects memory, cognition, and emotional regulation, making it difficult for individuals to process and cope with bereavement in traditional ways.

Estate Planning: A Plan for a Grand finale

“We’re so lucky.” I kept saying that to my sisters following my 90-year-old father’s passing in early 2013. I’m not sure they appreciated why I kept saying that. I said it because we were lucky he’d lived a great life. We were lucky to have had him so long, especially given my mother had died […]

Earth Day Celebration today at 849 Gardner!!!

Happy Earth Day!!! This afternoon the residents and staff of Raya’s Paradise Board & Care facility at 849 Gardner in West Hollywood will be celebrating Earth Day with the Hollywood Boys and Girls Club. The kids will be sharing fun stories and treats with the residents. Each of the kids will be taking home a […]

When is it time to hire an in-home Caregiver?

Knowing when to hire a Caregiver and even more importantly choosing the right way to go about it can be a very challenging time. Perhaps you or a loved one simply need a ride to a doctor’s appointment or to a family function. Perhaps it has become time to consider full time help. Maybe you […]