Assisting Clients with Visual Impairment or Blindness
Visual Impairment and Blindness can cause daily activities to be very challenging. Let’s discuss some tips and tricks for helping your loved one manage their vision loss while still maintaining their independence. General Tips: Keep a daily routine. Allow for as much independence as possible. Use adaptive devices such as large print phones, calendars […]
National Senior Health and Fitness Day
Join Home Care Plus in Celebrating National Senior Health and Fitness Day on May 31st, 2023. The last Wednesday of May is National Senior Health and Fitness Day. May 31st is a day to come together and focus on getting seniors more active, healthy and independent. Preventative measures are always important in preserving health and well-being […]
Learn More, Back to School for Free
South Carolina law provides tuition exemption for residents 60+ to take classes at state colleges (nominal fees may apply). Seniors can generally take any class offered, but many colleges also have specialized senior learning programs. Check with the institution’s admissions office for details. For a list of higher education participants click here. Another option is […]
Lifestyle Choices for Better Brain Health
Join Dr. William Simpson, staff clinician at the Roper St. Francis Research and Innovation Center, to learn about how certain lifestyle factors such as proper nutrition, healthy sleep habits, socialization, mental well-being, and physical activity can improve overall brain health and cognitive functioning. This is especially significant given that better brain health has been linked […]
Your Charitable Gift to Alzheimer’s Association Will Get Doubled!
Because of the generosity of the Saltzman family, your donation— if given before June 30 can be matched — up to a total of $1 million. Their incredible pledge will go toward advancing Alzheimer’s disease research through the Global Innovation Fund. This is in honor of their parents, Jack and Marjorie Saltzman, who lost their […]
St. Patrick’s Day fun and blessings.
Saint Patrick’s Day is Sunday, March 17. Get into the spirit by wearing green. Eat Irish food. Use food coloring to turn your ginger ale or beer green! -May you be forever blessed: -May the Irish hills caress you. -May her lakes and rivers bless you. -May the luck of the Irish enfold you. -May the […]
GET SCREENED. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer: 3rd most common cancer in the US 2nd leading cause of death from cancers Most common in people age 50+ If the doctor finds a growth in your colon, it can be removed before it becomes dangerous. With regular screenings, 6 out of 10 deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented Catch it […]
Remember Love of all Types and the Important People in your Life
Valentine’s Day it’s not just for couples. It is another great time of year to celebrate and express our love for others that we have known throughout our lives. Valentine’s Day is a time to remember love of all types and the important people in your life. Seniors may feel lonely since the excitement of […]
Although Thanksgiving is over, it is still a time for gratitude.
Although Thanksgiving is over, it is good to still remember what we are grateful for and give thanks. Try to ensure that seniors have opportunities to give thanks for the great things in their lives. Think about positive things and reminisce about good times. If a senior is starting to experience symptoms of dementia, try […]
When’s the Medicare Open Enrollment Period?
Every year, Medicare’s open enrollment period is October 15 – December 7. People in a Medicare health or prescription drug plan should always review the materials their plans send them, like the “Evidence of Coverage” (EOC) and “Annual Notice of Change” (ANOC). If their plans are changing, they should make sure their plans will still […]
