April Fools’ Day- Laughter is good for health!
Laugh! Monday is April Fools’ Day! For well-being and good health, giggles are serious. Research suggests humor can improve short-term memory. According to the Mayo Clinic, laughter is an excellent stress reliever, reduces the “stress hormone” cortisol. “Begin by laughing more daily,” A rehabilitation scientist, Bains said. “It will improve your quality of life.” “Laughter […]
St. Patrick’s Day fun and blessings.
Saint Patrick’s Day is Sunday, March 17. Get into the spirit by wearing green. Eat Irish food. Use food coloring to turn your ginger ale or beer green! -May you be forever blessed: -May the Irish hills caress you. -May her lakes and rivers bless you. -May the luck of the Irish enfold you. -May the […]
MEET HOME CARE PLUS CAREGIVER OF THE MONTH Veronica G.
Home Care Plus (HCP) announces that Veronica G. is Caregiver of the Month. A dependable caregiver with Home Care Plus since 2017, Veronica’s holistic focus is shown consistently by her reliable attention for her client patients, information and suggestions to family members and reports back to the office. Her attention to detail is evident in […]
GET SCREENED. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer: 3rd most common cancer in the US 2nd leading cause of death from cancers Most common in people age 50+ If the doctor finds a growth in your colon, it can be removed before it becomes dangerous. With regular screenings, 6 out of 10 deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented Catch it […]
Remember Love of all Types and the Important People in your Life
Valentine’s Day it’s not just for couples. It is another great time of year to celebrate and express our love for others that we have known throughout our lives. Valentine’s Day is a time to remember love of all types and the important people in your life. Seniors may feel lonely since the excitement of […]
Stress and Anxiety Heartache and Worry
Stress and anxiety can certainly impact your physical, emotional and mental health, and in popular culture and common lingo, we often connect the dots between stress and heart health. We talk about “stress and heartache” or “being worried to death.” Stress causes the body to produce adrenaline and cortisol, both of which can affect heart […]
Save your heart: Laugh away the post-holiday blues and the winter doldrums…
“Knock, knock. Who’s there?” … Orange you glad? It’s a good idea to laugh away the post-holiday blues and the winter doldrums… Well-being and good health, giggles are serious. According to the Mayo Clinic, laughter is an excellent stress reliever, and reduction of the “stress hormone” cortisol leads to numerous other health benefits. Researchers at […]
DONATED BLANKETS HELP SERIOUSLY ILL OR TRAMATIZED CHILDREN
DONATED BLANKETS HELP SERIOUSLY ILL OR TRAMATIZED CHILDREN in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties Project Linus organizes gifts of new, handmade, washable blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers” to children, ages infant to 18, who are seriously ill, traumatized, or in dire need. Project Linus began in December 1995, is comprised of nearly […]
Beware of Holiday Gift Card Scams
The South Carolina Dept. Of Consumer Affairs is warning people about gift card scams. They sometimes pose as IRS or utility companies asking for payment with prepaid cards. Another imposter scam is you are notified that you have won a prize, however first you have to use a gift card to pay fees. Since Oct. […]
Although Thanksgiving is over, it is still a time for gratitude.
Although Thanksgiving is over, it is good to still remember what we are grateful for and give thanks. Try to ensure that seniors have opportunities to give thanks for the great things in their lives. Think about positive things and reminisce about good times. If a senior is starting to experience symptoms of dementia, try […]
