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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When’s the Medicare Open Enrollment Period?
Every year, Medicare’s open enrollment period is October 15 – December 7. People in a Medicare health or prescription drug plan should always review the materials their plans send them, like the “Evidence of Coverage” (EOC) and “Annual Notice of Change” (ANOC). If their plans are changing, they should make sure their plans will still […]
What is Your Risk? FREE Way to Assess Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool Estimate a woman’s risk of developing invasive breast cancer over the next 5 years and up to age 90 (lifetime risk). The tool uses a woman’s personal medical and reproductive history and the history of breast cancer among her first-degree relatives (mother, sisters, daughters) to estimate absolute breast cancer […]
LEARN: About Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels has 5,000 +/- community-based locations. Service programs provide more than a million nutritious meals each day to qualifying senior citizens who otherwise are isolated or would go hungry. Depending on the needs of the senior community, meals are served at senior centers or delivered to the homes of seniors with limited mobility. […]
