Why We Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Home Care Plus team recently participated in the Charleston Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This wonderful event helps raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, research and support. Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, is a debilitating disease that destroys a person’s memory and cognitive abilities over time. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it […]
Congratulations to Our July Caregiver of the Month!
Home Care Plus would like to recognize Jamie-lee V. as our July Caregiver of the Month. She has been a valued employee with us for nearly 5 years. Jamie-lee is a natural caregiver, and we are so happy to recognize her accomplishments! She consistently upholds the values and principles Home Care Plus is built upon–she is reliable, responsible and […]
Why You Should Consider In Home Care
Have you noticed that mom and dad are just not taking care of themselves like they used to? Are bills and mail piling up around the house? Is the lawn in need of attention? Does their physical appearance indicate that maybe they haven’t kept on top of their personal hygiene? Perhaps it’s something they said—maybe […]
Financial Strain: Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease takes a toll on the family caregiver, not only emotionally and physically, but financially as well. With over 5 million Americans living with the disease, the “costs of care” are having a profound financial impact on many families in the U.S. The 2016 Facts & Figures report […]
Is It Time to Hire In Home Care?
Are you a family caregiver struggling to meet the demands of a full or part time career while taking care of your elderly parent? Have the constant demands of family caregiving started to take a toll on your own physical and emotional health and wellness? Do you wish to retain your independence while you age […]
Our June Caregiver of the Month is Lois H!
Home Care Plus would like to recognize Lois H. as our June Caregiver of the Month. Lois has been a valued member of our team since 2012. She works primarily for one client and has become an integral part of their life. Lois’ compassion and empathy are invaluable to the Home Care Plus team! Congratulations Lois! […]
The Staggering Cost of Being a Family Caregiver
How can you quantify the work of a family caregiver? The countless hours spent cooking, cleaning, shopping, bathing, paying bills, navigating the health care system, driving, worrying, loving, crying, stressing? A recent study by the AARP, entitled Valuing the Invaluable: 2015 Update, estimates that the economic value of unpaid family caregiving approached $470 billion in […]
We Are Hiring!
Are you a caring, compassionate individual who is looking to help others? We are currently hiring caregivers for all shifts, click here to learn more!
Our April Caregiver of the Month is Bernice M!
Home Care Plus would like to recognize Bernice M. as our April Caregiver of the Month. Bernice has been with us for almost a year but has over 20 years experience in this field. She works primarily with our Alzheimer’s/dementia clients. We are so happy to have Bernice as part of our team and know that […]
April Newsletter: Are You a Caregiver?
Our April newsletter is full of great information on caregiving, long term care planning, a delicious spring recipe for the grill, things to do around town this month and much more! Click here to read our April newsletter.
