Our June Caregiver of the Month was Lana N!
Lana has been with Home Care Plus for quite a while and is a valued member of our team. She has proven a reliable and compassionate caregiver, and our clients love it when Lana comes to visit! Congratulations and thank you Lana!
Taking Senior Safety Seriously: Part 2
As part of our focus on safety (June is National Safety Month!), our blog last week looked at some common safety concerns around the house—a sort of “senior proofing” exercise for any caregiver. Falls are a particularly common and dangerous hazard for seniors, but other safety concerns should be on a caregiver’s radar as well. […]
Heat Safety Tips from the CDC
Stay Safe As Temperatures Rise This Summer Heat related illness and death strikes many people each year, and it can usually be avoided. Find out how you can keep yourself and loved ones safe this summer by following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Extreme Heat tips.
Taking Senior Safety Seriously: Part 1
Most people have heard of “babyproofing” a home—things like putting up gates around stairs, locks on cabinets, and safety plugs in electrical outlets—to make sure a crawling baby or running toddler can’t hurt themselves. But how many of us have considered “senior proofing” our homes when we suddenly become responsible for the care of an […]
Tips to Keep Your Wandering Loved One Safe
From Caregiver.com 10 Tips to Protect A Wandering Loved One Article By John Paul Marosy PROVIDE INFORMATION TO HELP WITH SEARCH AND RESCUE: Advise Local Responders First – Fill out a 911 disability indicator form and submit it to your local law enforcement agency. The information on the form alerts law enforcement that a […]
June Newsletter: Perform a Senior Safety Check This Month!
Our newsletter has great information on senior safety, the health benefits of pet ownership, a delicious summer recipe, local activities this month and much more. Click here to read our June newsletter.
Our May Caregiver of the Month Was Kimberly B!
Home Care Plus would like to recognize Kimberly B. as our May Caregiver of the Month. Kimberly has been with us for six months and is currently working with one client, who says Kimberly is “just wonderful.” The client is extremely grateful for Kimberly’s help, and we are very grateful to have her on board with […]
Signs That Your Asthma Could be Worsening
Don’t ignore the warning signs that your condition is getting worse. According to the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the following signs could mean a visit to your doctor is in order: Your symptoms become more severe or occur more frequently. Or they affect you more at night and interfere with sleep. Symptoms […]
Adopt a Pet for Better Health
There is a reason dogs are often called “man’s best friend.” Owning a dog can make you happier and healthier. Over the years numerous studies have discovered significant physical and mental health benefits for pet owners. The extra physical activity dog owners typically get in the form of walks and play is one of the […]
How Much Do You Know About Arthritis?
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month One in five adults and over 300,000 children suffer from some form of arthritis, a debilitating and painful disease that attacks the joints. Arthritis actually refers to over 100 different conditions of the musculoskeletal system that can lead to severe joint pain and/or damage and mobility issues. The […]
