Four New Year’s Goals for Family Caregivers
Get help so you’re not doing everything by yourself. – Put together a care giving team. – Ask family or friends to help with your older adult. – Get outside help. Take time for yourself every day. – Take small breaks throughout the day. – Do something just for you. Everyone needs regular time to […]
SUPPORT GROUPS!! For family caregiver support for elderly concerns, Alzheimer’s and more …
SUPPORT GROUPS!! Read below for family caregiver support for those with elderly concerns, Alzheimer’s and more … Alzheimer’s Support Group at Bon Secours St Francis Hospital On the 1st Thursday of every month at 7pm-8pm, Bon Secours St Francis Hospital will host and Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group in West Ashley, SC. This group meets in […]
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 […]
Stress and Anxiety Heartache and Worry
Stress and anxiety can certainly impact your physical, emotional and mental health, and in popular culture and common lingo, we often connect the dots between stress and heart health. We talk about “stress and heartache” or “being worried to death.” Stress causes the body to produce adrenaline and cortisol, both of which can affect heart […]
MEET HOME CARE PLUS CAREGIVER OF THE MONTH
Home Care Plus (HCP) announces that Lisa W. was September Caregiver of the Month She provides what her clients have described as “amazing, loving care”. Her new motherly instincts also contribute to her compassion and eagerness to assist.
October Newsletter: Autumn’s Arrival
Our October newsletter is full of helpful information on veterans aid benefits, breast cancer, family caregiving, local events happening this month and much more. Click here to read our October newsletter.
The Caregiving Burden
Family caregivers often have to make huge sacrifices to be able to take care of a spouse or relative in need. These sacrifices most commonly involve missed time at work, less time to spend with the rest of their family and friends, and fewer hours for themselves. Over time, these daily sacrifices can leave the […]
Tips for Family Caregivers Struggling With Depression
Agingcare.com offers the tips below for caregivers battling depression. Home Care Plus can help you continue to participate in your life by providing a much needed restorative break from caregiving. Let our qualified, compassionate caregivers shoulder some of the responsibility so you can care for yourself. This isn’t selfish or greedy–according to the National Institutes […]
August Newsletter: Vaccinations Aren’t Just for Kids
News You Need to Know Our August newsletter contains valuable information on vaccinations for the elderly, our recommended reading and recipe of the month, as well as tips for balancing family caregiving when you have a full-time job.
Mark Your Calendars for the 14th Annual Race for the ARK
Saturday, August 24th at 7:45 am 206 Central Ave, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Summerville, SC The proceeds from this 5k support families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. For more information, click here.