The Brain Activity Map Project
The Obama administration plans to unveil the specifics of the Brain Activity Map Project in the coming months. The aim of this initiative, which is projected to cost several billion dollars and will span 10 years, is to create a detailed map of the billions of neurons that make up the brain. Scientists hope […]
Meet Our New Office Manager Helen Pottieger!
Helen joins us in the office as our Office Manager. She will be involved with recruiting new caregivers and maintaining records and certifications of our current caregivers. Helen will also provide support to the operations side of Home Care Plus, so you may hear from her regularly or see her out and about visiting! Feel free to […]
Caregiving is a Rewarding Career! Join Our Team!
If you are compassionate, dependable, and have a current CNA certificate from an approved program in South Carolina, consider joining the Home Care Plus team as a caregiver and make a difference in someone’s life today! For a job description and list of requirements, click here.
February Newsletter: Spread the Love This Valentine’s Day!
February newsletter topics include how to stay virus free this winter, fun local activities, a yummy Creole recipe and heart health information. View our newsletter here.
Brain Changes and Aging: Lower Sleep Quality in the Elderly Affects Memory
A study published in Nature Neuroscience looked at the natural brain changes that happen as we age and their impact on memory. As we get older the quality of our sleep declines due to changes in the prefrontal cortex, and these sleep changes are linked to declining memory. While sleep is not the only factor that […]
Caring for a Loved One at Home Can Be Challenging
Informal caregivers are family, friends or volunteers who provide care for a loved one. Informal caregivers are rarely paid directly for their services. They may receive indirect payment through sharing a loved one’s income or assets. Although informal caregivers may provide services in a facility, in most cases they are providers of care in the […]
Winter Safety Checklist
Although it might feel like spring outside today, it is still months away. With the potential for some of the coldest temperatures of the year still to come, a little preparation can help keep you safe and warm this winter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers the following tips so you can be […]
Staying Virus Free This Winter
You may have heard about the especially active flu season that is in high swing across the U.S. or perhaps you have been reading the headlines about the Sydney vomiting bug infecting millions worldwide. Should you be worried and what can you do to protect yourself? Keep reading to find out. This year’s flu season […]
Medicare Preventive Care Coverage Questions Answered!
There are many routine preventive screenings that Medicare covers at no cost to you. These include a yearly wellness visit, cardiovascular screening every 5 years, yearly mammogram for women ages 40+ as well as certain shots. Cervical and vaginal cancer screenings and prostate and colorectal cancer screenings are also covered with restrictions on age, […]
We Are Hiring Caregivers!
If you are compassionate, dependable, and have a current CNA certificate from an approved program in South Carolina, consider joining the Home Care Plus team as a caregiver and make a difference in someone’s life today! For a job description and list of requirements, click here.
