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 […]
Biden’s New Goal: 200mil
President Biden announced last night that he wants to increase his original goal of 100million vaccines in his first 100 days of office to 200million vaccines. The US hit the goal of 100million on day 58. We are currently administering 2.5million shots per day. At the current rate, we will slightly exceed the the 200million […]
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 […]
Vaccine Update 3/19
The Covid-19 vaccine is rolling out in huge numbers. As of this morning, roughly 75mil people have received their first dose of the vaccine. While we still have a way to go, this is great progress. According to the CDC Website, just over 12% of the US population is fully vaccinated. President Biden has said […]
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 […]
Vaccine Update 2/26
The vaccine for Covid-19 has been distributed for the last month or so here in the US. President Biden pledged to administer 100million doses in his first 100 days of office, and it seems that he will be able to hit those numbers. According to NPR, as of February 26th, the US has administered nearly […]
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 […]
