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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stay Active and Informed with Information from SCIWAY
Home Care Plus has recently partnered with SCIWAY (the South Carolina Information Highway) and has been featured on SCIWAY’s home page. See https://www.sciway.net/. SCIWAY helps South Carolinians and people throughout the world find information about South Carolina quickly and easily. The largest and most comprehensive directory of South Carolina information, SCIWAY includes over 50,000 links […]
FREE SERVICE for Those Unable to Read Clearly or Turn Pages.
Stay Connected, Stay Up-to-Date, and Stay Informed Anyone who cannot read conventional newsprint, anyone with a physical disability who is unable to turn a page can qualify for this free service. There are many access methods for this publication content, either over the phone, free mobile app for iPhone, iPad and iPod, over the […]
College of Charleston Center for Creative Retirement (CCR)
STAY ACTIVE AND ENGAGED: College of Charleston Center for Creative Retirement (CCR) is a group of seniors – some retired, some about to retire – interested in lifelong learning. Lectures are Mondays weekly at 1 pm for 40-45 minutes, with Q & A, followed by a half-hour break with snacks and drinks and then another […]
ENHANCE YOUR LIFE Simple Ideas for Seniors Try these ideas!
ENHANCE YOUR LIFE Simple Ideas for Seniors Try these ideas! Use Your Senses: > The Gift of Taste – Taste different flavors of ice cream, tea or fruit > The Gift of Sound – Listen to music or different sounds of animals or nature > The Gift of Smell – Sniff a bundle of fragrant fresh flowers or […]
EAT YOUR WATER!
EAT YOUR WATER! It can be hard to maintain the optimal water content in your body–especially during hot summer months. You can also eat water! Fruits and vegetables help you stay hydrated because of high water content. Cantelope/Melon – 92% Celery – 95% Cucumbers – 96% Grapefruit – 92% Peppers – 93% Radishes – 95% Squash/Zucchini […]
You don’t need to have balance or ability to stand up to exercise
It is important for healthy aging to keep moving with everyday activities and exercise. But many elders may not have mobility, balance or ability to stand for more than a couple minutes or seconds. Chair exercises for seniors are easy on the joints and have proven to provide many benefits for those seeking lower impact […]
REMINDER: DID YOU FORGET OR HAD NO TIME?
It’s Still a Good Time to Change The Battery in Smoke Detectors… The National Fire Protection Association urges you to check/change smoke alarm batteries 2x per year, preferably when you change your clocks in fall and spring. Although that was in March—if you forgot or didn’t have the time—it’s still the right time to check […]
