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CAREGIVER OF THE MONTH
CAREGIVER OF THE MONTH – June 2015 From Dan’s desk: I love writing about our great caregivers! June’s Caregiver of the Month for our agency is Tracy Stoll! In July she will celebrate (and so will we) two years with our agency. Tracy is one of those endearing people you meet that just exudes a caring…
Read MoreApps Your Home Care Provider Can Use with Your Seniors
Home Care in Jenison MI The phrase “there’s an app for that” has become so ubiquitous that it seems there is quite literally an app for everything you may need to do on a daily basis. There are apps for checking the weather, giving you directions, planning your diet, tracking your activity, and making appointments…
Read MoreIt’s Not too Late for a Garden, Even for the Senior Who Relies on Extra Care
Senior Care in Hudsonville MI Gardening is a popular recreation and hobby for millions of people across the United States. For seniors, gardening can be a great and healthy way for them to feel productive, as though their life has purpose still, and to connect with nature. Gardening doesn’t require a tremendous amount of physical…
Read MoreHow Changes to Health Care Could Impact Elder Care
Elder Care in Rockford MI The healthcare industry in the United States has changed dramatically in the past few years. These changes were brought about by the Affordable Care Act of 2010, more commonly referred to as Obamacare. The changes that occurred to the laws surrounding healthcare, including mandatory health insurance and other factors have…
Read MoreA Caregiver Can Mean Increased Mobility for Your Elderly Loved One
Caregiver in Hudsonville MI Mobility can become a real problem for elderly people. Whether they have trouble walking, can’t get up and down as easily as they used to, or they’re at serious risk of falling, it’s important that they’re careful and safe. However, a lot of elderly people also want to age in place,…
Read More3 Common Reasons Family Members Inadvertently Create Tension with Their Aging Loved Ones (and How Senior Care Makes a Difference)
Senior Care in Hudsonville MI A common tendency among family members when they realize an elderly loved one requires assistance is to step up and be their caregiver. According to the AARP, there are approximately 44.4 million family caregivers taking care of elderly and disabled loved ones right now. In some estimations, that number can…
Read MoreStretching a Dollar a Long Way when Home Care is Needed
Home Care in Kentwood MI In the current economy, people are trying to stretch their money farther than they had in the past. When you’re looking into any type of home care, either for yourself or a family member, if you’re on a limited budget you may feel that your options are also limited. There…
Read MoreGroup Activities and Elder Care: Staying Fit with Friends
Elder Care in Cascade MI Stacy had recently turned 82 years old and, fortunately, she still had many of her friends alive and well. During a recent medical appointment, her doctor mentioned the need for Stacy to get a bit more exercise to remain physically fit. At 82, Stacy didn’t realize she still had to worry…
Read More4 Safety Tips for Gardening with Home Care Services
Home Care in Cascade MI Spring is here and that means people are going to be spending more time outside. The senior in your life may be looking to garden once again. In truth, just because some elderly individuals require assistance or may seem unsteady on their feet from time to time, that doesn’t mean…
Read MoreCAREGIVER OF THE MONTH
CAREGIVER OF THE MONTH – April 2015 From Dan’s desk: Are you familiar with the baseball term “utility player”? This is a coveted label for a baseball player and a coach’s dream come true. In this world of specialization, most baseball players pick a defensive position to play while they are still in little league. …
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