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Elderly Care Event — National Cholesterol Education Month
Elderly Care in Kentwood MI September is National Cholesterol Education Month. The main theme this year is “Keep the Beat – Cholesterol Counts for Everyone,” and this program is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. Purpose of National Cholesterol Education Month National Cholesterol Month promotes healthier lifestyles to people of all ages, including seniors…
Read MoreMusic Therapy for Elder Care
Elder Care in Kentwood MI “Where words fail, music speaks.” – Hans Christian Andersen Music therapy is a powerful, simple intervention technique for many caregivers across the globe. It is used in various clinical and home care settings as a way for managing many health-related issues, including stress, pain, memory enhancement, and social wellness. People…
Read MoreElder Care Recipes: Pear-Pecan Upside Down Cake
Elder Care in Hudsonville MI There is nothing like a favorite dessert to make any day in your elder care routine more special, especially when that dessert is something seasonal that you do not get to enjoy very often. These treats let you experience the fragrances and flavors of seasonal fruits and spices that bring…
Read MoreCaregiver of the Month
From Dan’s desk: Caregiver of the Month We recently started working with a wonderful young family, with two cute kids. Unfortunately, the mom has ALS and it has proven to be a fairly fast acting case of ALS, with extensive loss of motor control of limbs and speech. For the most part, they have managed…
Read MoreMobility Issues for Seniors Point Out the Need for Professional Home Care
Home Care in Grand Rapids MI A new study reported recently in Medical News Today, published in the medical journal called “Annals of Emergency Medicine,” concluded that home care is critical in the recovery process, either after surgery or an emergency visit in the hospital. In-home care is essential for seniors because they frequently overestimate…
Read MoreElderly Care Tips: The Benefits of Taking a Trip to the Playground with Your Seniors
Elderly Care in Hudsonville MI Whether you have just started offering care for your aging parents or have been engaged in their care for years, you understand the importance of physical activity in their elderly care plan. Keeping them active is essential to their physical, mental, and emotional health, and can help them live the…
Read MoreIs Senior Care Truly Different for Men?
Senior Care in Jenison MI It is no surprise that men are outnumbered by women within the senior care community. Longer life expectancies, social conventions, and the fact that women are far more likely to care for their husbands in later years rather than relying on care providers means that many people automatically think of…
Read MoreCAREGIVER OF THE MONTH – August 2015
CAREGIVER OF THE MONTH From Dan’s desk: I knew from the first time I met Jennifer Heintzelman that she would be a future Caregiver of the Month for us! She had the requisite skill sets, and she interviewed so well, but then there’s that gut feeling you get when you meet someone who naturally exudes…
Read MoreCAREGIVER APPRECIATION PICNIC/MEIJER GARDEN TOUR AND CONCERT – JULY 21, 2015
CAREGIVER APPRECIATION PICNIC THANK YOU to all our talented, professional and compassionate caregivers for all they do for our clients. No, we do not recruit our caregivers exclusively from the island of Lilliput; they just happen to be situated under the Da Vinci horse, one of two identical bronze sculptures in the world (the other…
Read MoreThree Birthday Gift Ideas for Seniors that will Make them Smile
Senior Care in Kentwood MI The older people get, the more stuff they have and that leaves their children and grandchildren wondering what to get them for their next birthday. For the senior who seems to have just about everything, here are some thoughtful gift ideas that will surely put a smile on their face. Books…
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