A Not So Jolly Holiday for Some Seniors
Holiday Blues in the Elderly: Watch for these Warning Signs of Depression Depression is an often overlooked mental condition in the elderly, and society’s belief that feeling blue is just another thing that happens to us as we age means this serious health concern routinely goes undiagnosed and untreated. According to the Centers for Disease […]
Senior Gift Giving Made Easy!
Choosing a gift for someone you know and love should be easy, right? Then why do we spend hours online or in stores during the holidays trying to find the perfect gift? If you have an elderly family member on your list, gift giving can be that much harder. Perhaps they live with you or […]
December Newsletter: Get More Out of Your Holiday Visit
Our December newsletter has great information on preventing the flu, checking in on your loved ones during the holiday season, unique gift ideas and much more! Click here to read the December newsletter.
Our November Caregiver of the Month is Jerilyn W!
Home Care Plus would like to recognize Jerilyn W. as our November Caregiver of the Month. Jerilyn has been with us for over six months and has proven herself to be a compassionate, caring member of the team. Our clients love seeing Jerilyn coming to keep them safe at night, and we are very grateful […]
Wondering How to Keep Your Elderly Family Members Healthy and Happy this Holiday?
This article from SeniorLiving has some helpful hints for making the holidays more enjoyable and comfortable for your loved ones. Putting in the extra effort to include a lonely senior can make all the difference! Click below for the full article: 10 Tips to Help Seniors Enjoy the Holidays
Don’t Let Health-Related Dietary Restrictions Hamper Your Holiday Feast!
The idea of having to pass on traditional Thanksgiving dishes because of a health condition can leave you feeling grumpy not grateful. AgingCare.com offers some tips on what you can eat and some delicious, yet healthy substitutions to keep you feeling satisfied not deprived this Thanksgiving! For instance, those with diabetes should skip the sugar-laden […]
Hey You, Avoid the Flu!
Did you know that someone with the flu can spread it to others as far as 6 feet away by coughing or sneezing? Put your flu knowledge to the test by taking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Flu Quiz. While a bout with the flu is unpleasant and typically causes weakness, fever, body […]
Exercise Tips for Those with Diabetes
Choosing the right time of day is key to exercise success, but diabetics have to take other things into consideration to exercise safely. (HealthDay News 2013) — Physical activity can help people with diabetes lose weight and better control their blood sugar, but there’s a right time and place. The U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse […]
Our October Caregiver of the Month is Tiffany B!
Home Care Plus would like to recognize Tiffany B. as our October Caregiver of the Month. Tiffany has been with us for over a year and has proven to be a valuable member of the team. Tiffany has been working with one client for most of her time with HCP, and we know that […]
Happy Veterans Day!
Thank you to all of the men and women who have served and currently serve our country!
