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Stan Lawson | December 3, 2009

Stan Lawson is co-owner and the chief financial officer for Sequoia Senior Solutions in California. His company provides in-home care services for seniors and their families.

Signs Your Senior Loved One Needs Help

Children of senior parents may have a difficult time determining if their parent(s) need additional help. If you are concerned your senior parent may be having issues, but you know he is not ready to live in a care facility, consider getting help.

Questions for Potential Caregivers

If you are thinking about support to help your senior relative remain in familiar surroundings, consider some important questions when interviewing potential caregivers.

What is Sequoia Senior Solutions?

One of the greatest challenges of senior living is determining if it is safe for a senior to stay in his own home and care for himself. If this is the case, and you are living in California’s Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties, call on the services of Sequoia Senior Solutions.

Why You Should Understand Your Medical History

Being aware of your health risks from both heredity and lifestyle perspectives are important. If you are a senior in fairly good health, but you are concerned about what may lie ahead, take some time to understand your risks.

How to Live in a Multigenerational Home

Living in a multigenerational household can be challenging. But if you can make it work, it can be rewarding.

Natural Remedies for Senior Health Conditions

Seniors are faced with a variety of health issues which can affect their everyday lives, their bank accounts, their loved ones, and their overall well-being. The effects of some of them can be reduced with simple, natural remedies that can be done right in your own home.

Helping a Senior Deal With Chronic Issues

Many seniors are not only dealing with the usual aches and pains of getting older, they are faced with conditions that induce chronic pain. Those living in California can rely on the services of Sequoia Senior Solutions for assistance caring for disabled or fatally ill relatives.

How Seniors Can Eat Right

Most seniors face health issues that are affected by their diet, and what they eat on a daily basis can improve or diminish their health. Even with diet changes, you can find ways to enjoy food and keep meals flavorful.

Seasonal Health Risks Faced by Seniors

Different seasons bring exposure to different activities and varying elements. All of this means different health risks for seniors.

Seniors and Vision Problems

Even though your senior years may be riddled with various aches and pains, one of the most frustrating issues is failing eyesight. Should a senior find his vision is not what is used to be, he can rely on the help of caregivers from Sequoia Senior Solutions.

Helping Seniors Cope With Depression

While most consider depression a problem among people of all ages, seniors may be especially vulnerable. Their support systems may have drastically changed, and their loneliness may be the catalyst for serious emotional problems.

Coping With Alzheimers Disease

One of the hardest parts of dealing with Alzheimer’s disease is knowing that your loved one will never get better. Understanding the disease may help families and sufferers cope with the progression of the illness and make the most of the time remaining with their family member.

Reducing Stress for Seniors

Relying on the help of a companion caregiver can go a long way in assisting seniors deal with stress. Seniors and their caregivers can do a number of things to reduce the effects of stressful times in life.

Fun Ways for Seniors to Stay Fit

Fitness is an important part of maintaining good health, especially in your senior years. It can be difficult to find the motivation to exercise, especially if it has been awhile since you have done it.

Organization for Seniors

After a lifetime of living in one location, items can accumulate, leaving the family home packed tight with items from the lives of many people. Seniors may find themselves overwhelmed with all the memories and souvenirs in their homes.

Should Seniors be Driving?

Every time an incident occurs on the roads that involves a senior, the question arises again whether or not people of a certain age should have to pass their driving test again, or have special restrictions for operating a vehicle. Chances are, if you have a senior loved one, this has been a topic of conversation, or you have at least thought about his safety behind the wheel of his car.

Gardening Tips for Seniors

Many seniors have already discovered the physical and emotional benefits of gardening. If you need additional assistance to help with the physical strains of gardening, consider working with a caregiver who shares your passion for the outdoors.

Protecting Seniors from Falls

One of the major causes of injuries for seniors is falling. While accidents happen, a number of falls could be avoided by taking a few extra precautions and planning ahead.

How Seniors Can Have a Social Life

Seniors looking for a way to remain young and continue to enjoy their life will be excited to hear there is a true path to the fountain of youth. The best part is that reaching it is possible for everyone.

Ways Seniors Can Have Fun

You have worked hard your entire life and your golden years are the time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. If you are a senior, make sure you are having enough fun.

The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.

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About Stan Lawson

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Co-Owner and CFO of Sequoia Senior Solutions, Stan Lawson, has over 20 years experience in international environments as a financial executive. He began his career with Olivetti in Italy where he managed the finance and accounting functions of several U.S. and Italian operating divisions. He later served as director of Finance for Jackson Publishing Group in Milan and director of Finance for Francesco Cinzano in Turin. He returned to the United States in 1994 to manage his family's resort in Dillon Beach and later joined Autodesk as finance manager, Worldwide Information Systems Division. Most recently, Stan was senior vice president and CFO of DBS Industries, Inc. in Mill Valley. Stan currently serves as Trustee on, and is a past president of the Community Health Foundation of Greater Petaluma and treasurer of the board for the Santa Rosa Concert Association. Stan holds a BA in Business Economics and Italian Literature from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

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