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Making Strides of Charleston

On Sunday, October 31st, Coldwell Banker Residential Broker is hosting the Making Strides of Charleston Walk to benefit the American Cancer Society. The event will be held at the Riverfront Park in North Charleston and begin at 2:30pm. Visit their website here for more information.

Watching out for Scammers

An unfortunate truth about the age we live in is that seniors are often targeted for scams. We all know someone, whether a grandparent, aunt, or friend, who has fallen victim to an online scam. It can be embarrassing for the person who got scammed and can result in the loss of a lot of […]

Sleep and Tiredness

Sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Getting between six to eight hours of sleep a night is crucial for our physical and mental health. However, excessive sleepiness can be an indicator for something more serious. If you are helping care for an elderly person, you may notice […]

Care After Surgery

Often times, we see a need for home care after surgery. When you seek out in home care for yourself or a loved-one post operation, it is a good idea to make sure you know what you will need. Falling becomes a much greater risk after an operation, and it is important to have things […]

Choosing the Right Caregiver

When finding care for your aging loved-ones, it’s important to make sure the right person is caring for them. At Home Care Plus, we try to match our excellent caregivers with right seniors. There are a few things we look for when we make the decision, and you can use the same metrics to make […]

Checking In with Our Loved-Ones

It has been an unusual year for all of us it has become more important than ever to check in on loved ones of all ages and proximity in our lives. A simple check in with seniors or aging loved ones can go a long way in brightening their day. Also, checking in on someone […]

Staying Social for Seniors

Developing and maintaining fulfilling relationships is an important part of an individual’s overall well-being. In fact, people who have satisfying relationships often live longer, healthier lives. Unfortunately, many seniors that live alone do not get the social interaction that they need. Here’s a look at why staying social is so important to senior health, and […]

Preserving Family History

If you are looking for a meaningful project during quarantine to do with your loved ones, a video history of your family could be just that project. Using resources like Ancestry.com or Genealogy.com will make it easier for you and you loved ones to research. Each family has a history unique to its members and […]

Changes in Prescriptions: What to Watch

Seniors often take a multiple prescriptions. As we age, medications for high blood pressure, heart problems, or for illnesses such as cancer or diabetes may be needed. When any type of change in the medication pattern, it’s a good idea for you or a family member to make note of the date of the change, […]

Managing Pain in Seniors

As we age, our bodies just don’t work the way they did when we were younger. And for some, pain becomes more and more of an issue in our daily lives. Just as a medical professional does, ask your elderly family member to learn to assess their pain level on a one to 10 scale. […]

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