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 […]
June is Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month. On average, men die five years younger than women, and die at higher rates from nine of the top 10 causes of death. Here are some tips for men to health improve their overall health: Encourage him to get a physical – Most of the factors that contribute to men’s […]
Tips to Avoid Harmful Drug Reactions and Over Medication in Seniors
On average, people over the age of 65 take over 14 medications a year. That puts them at higher risk of over medication and negative drug side effects. According to the CDC, people over 65 are also twice as likely to go to the emergency room because of a harmful drug reaction and 7 times […]
May is Lupus Awareness Month
Lupus awareness month is observed in May and aims to increase understanding among the general public of what the disease can do and why it’s so key to know the facts. Lupus is an incurable disease, but treatments do exist to make living with it more manageable and improve the prognosis significantly. Lupus is a […]
Memorial Day 2020
Monday, May 25, 2020 Memorial Day was created to honor the brave people who died while serving in the US military. One of the very first observations took place on May 1, 1965, in Charleston, right after the Civil War. A group of freed slaves had buried the bodies of Union Soldiers after Confederate soldiers […]
Fun Activities for Seniors to do at Home
Painting – Painting is a good diversion activity for seniors. It offers a great way for them to express their thoughts and emotions and helps improve eye-to-hand coordination and boosting their confidence. Scrapbooking – Scrapbooking for seniors is a trip down memory lane. It is a fun and creative way of documenting memories with photographs. […]
Stimulating Easter Activities for Seniors
Craft Projects – Coloring Easter egg pictures might be something your older adult would enjoy. Choose basic projects for your loved one that do not require complicated instructions. Religious Themed Remembrances – You can give your senior an Easter Lily (a symbol of hope and life). Giving seeds or helping plant flowers are another option. […]
World Health Day
World Health Day April 7, 2020 World Health Day’s message is simple: giving people access to healthcare without the prospect of financial hardship. This is regardless of where they are from. What matters to the World Health Organization (WHO), is that there is health for all. The WHO asserts, following countless studies, that countries which […]
CDC Guidance for COVID-19
15 Days to Slow the Spread If you feel sick, stay at home. Do not go to work. Contact your medical provider. If your children are sick, keep them home and contact your medical provider. If you are an older person, stay home and away from other people. If you are a person with a […]
