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ElderCare at Home brings you this newsletter in the spirit of cooperation and education.We hope you find this information useful and informative.
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Showing Love for Valentine's
Caregiving and Love
Sharing Love for Valentine's Day
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Valentine's Day means celebrating love. Yet love is not a feeling limited to the overly romantic love often shown in Hallmark movies. Love can often have characteristics that are not always explicitly happy. Celebrating Valentine's while you are a family caregiver can be a bittersweet experience. On the one hand, if you are caring for our spouse who has Alzheimer's or any other related dementias, your everyday interactions may not be what they once were. Like all relationships, people change, circumstances change, and it takes effort and energy to maintain a loving relationship. On the other hand, you see your spouse and still remember what made you loved them in the first place, even if you are experiencing differences and challenges now. The important thing is that you still recognize the love you once felt, and hopefully you can continue to nourish that love today.
Being a son or a daughter caring for a parent, your relationship takes on different dynamics. But expressing love comes through the time and effort your put forward in taking care of your parent. There are still ways to show your parents that you appreciate their spot in your life.
For both spouses and adult children, caring for a loved one can pose challenges and expressing love toward them can seem difficult. Not because you don't love them, but degenerative neurological diseases can make communication with your loved one harder, thus changing how you communicate love to them.
In today's Newsletter, we want to share some ways that you can tell your loved one's "I love you" for Valentine's.
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Actively show love: Be there to support your loved one. Listen to them when they have something to say. Offer them hugs and bring them treats. Actions mean more than words.
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Being there: Perhaps one of the most important ways to show love to a person who is at any stage of Alzheimer's or dementia is being there, giving your time to them. Your presence can be the best gift of all.
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Prepare a meal: If your loved has a favorite food, find a recipe and prepare it for them. Sharing a meal is an incredible way to show someone love.
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Give them a card: Handwrite a card expressing how much you care for them. Depending on the stage of dementia your loved one is in, you may have to read and show it to them. If a card is not a good idea, then purchase a comfortable gift for them, like a warm blanket or pillow.
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Personalize a gift: Depending on your loved one's health status (e.g. the current stage of Alzheimer's, etc.), you can find gifts for them that help them attain more independence. For instance, medication management boxes can work for those in the very early stages of Alzheimer's. Or, shirts with larger buttons (so it is easier to button) can be a great idea for someone in middle stages of dementia. Just be mindful of your loved one's capabilities.
Lastly,
ElderCare at Home hope you find the support you need and we want to make sure that we say "We appreciate you!" as family caregivers. You are the reasons that individuals with diseases like Alzheimer's can still feel love, warmth, and support.
If you have any questions or want to learn more
about how
ElderCare can help,
then please call 888-285-0093 or visit our
website.
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Healing Hearts
A New Program from ElderCare at Home
Cardiac Home Care Services
ElderCare at Home understands the challenges of recovering from or living with a cardio-vascular disorder. Our referred caregivers offer the highest level of comfort and care. They have the training, education and expertise to effectively help patients diagnosed with even the most complex cardiovascular disorders including:
- Arrhythmia
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congenital Heart Defect
- COPD
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Heart Valve Problems
- High Cholesterol
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Post-Surgical Patient
A highly skilled geriatric care consultant or registered nurses (RN) can meet with the patient and help him or her determine which services, if any, would be most appropriate. Home-based
cardiac care services can include:
- Complimentary Pre-Operative Home Care Consultation
- Complimentary Post-Operative Home Care Consultation
- Implementation of Post-Operative Care Plan
- Dressing Changes
- Medication Management
- Nutritious Meal Preparation
- Diet & Nutrition Instruction
- Transportation
- Education & Disease Management
- Maintenance of a Quiet, Comfortable Environment
- 24 Hours Per Day ~ 7 Days Per Week
If you are interested in
learning more about what we can do to help you, please
call (561) 585-0400 or visit our
website.
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Food Tips As We Age
S t a y i n g H e a l t h y t hr o u g h o u t L i f e
Elder Care and Nutrition
As we age, our digestive system begins to change. Changes are an inexorable part of the aging process, and differences in things like eating habits can also be a side-effect of degenerative neurological disorders. Family caregivers are often be left confused about how they can help, since ensuring that your loved one is getting properly nourished is very important. Below we will share some tips on how you can anticipate some changes, how you can help your loved one eat enough, and how to promote healthy habits.
- Stay Hydrated: As we age, our ability to conserve water is reduced and we have more difficulty maintaining electrolyte balances. As a result, we can become dehydrated more easily. On average, we need about 8 cups of water a day to stay hydrated. Try to make sure your loved one is drinking enough water. If your loved one is not keen on drinking water, see if other flavorful beverage, like Gatorade, appeal to them. Keep in mind that certain drinks like coffee, teas, and alcohol can actually be dehydrating. Lastly, some foods contain a lot of water and can be great ways to help your loved one eat and stay hydrated. Foods like cucumbers, watermelon, tomatoes, grapes, and cantaloupes are comprised of a lot of water.
- Emphasize nutritious foods: When you are trying to get your loved one to eat, make sure the foods are nutritious. This means make sure that your loved one gets a balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, as well as micronutrients like vitamins C, D, K, etc. Foods to eat are dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale, and broccoli, along with lean proteins like fish, chicken, beans, and legumes. Any carbohydrates should be relatively unprocessed, like whole wheat bread/pasta, brown rice, or quinoa. Warning: Beware of eating raw or undercooked foods like sushi, raw broccoli, ceviche, etc. because of the risk for getting food poisoning. The elderly are especially vulnerable to such sicknesses.
- Take supplements sparingly: Supplements like vitamin tablets can be beneficial, only when used as prescribed by a medical professional. If your loved one does not eat enough, ensuring they are getting all of the vitamins they need can be taken care of with a supplement. But before you add this to your loved one's diet, talk to their primary care provider. The reason that we caution such practices is that supplements are not regulated like other over-the-counter products. So it is important that you find the right kind of supplement for your loved one.
If you are interested in ElderCare at Home
and learning more about what we can do to help,
call 888-285-0093 or visit our
website.
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ElderCare at Home's Tips and Tools
Caregiving is a tough job to take on. Fortunately, you do not have to do it all alone. ElderCare at Home wants to provide you with the resources you need to be the best caregiver you can. Please click below to visit our new webpage:
Download our Caregiver Tips & Tools
Click our link to learn about suggestions and tips to make you a more efficient caregiver. And if we can't answer a specific question, we will give you the appropriate resources you need to find answers.
Making positive change to your caregiving techniques can have benefits for both you and your loved one.
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Professionally Trained Caregivers
F i n d t h e R i g h t T y p e o f C a r e
Find the Right Caregiver
Get Professional Help for Your Loved One
ElderCare at Home recognizes that finding time to balance all of your responsibilities is a challenge. If you have an aging loved one, then you might feel like you're at wit's end trying to keep everything in order. That is why we are here to help.
Our certified nursing assistants and home health aides are screened to ensure that your loved one is receiving the care they deserve. A component of the care they might receive is help with meal preparation. As we mentioned above, ensuring that your loved one is well-nourished and fed is crucial for their continued care.
The aides we refer to you all have expertise in providing care for seniors who have degenerative neurological disorders. So, they will know the appropriate strategies and techniques to practice during challenging situations.
ElderCare at Home also promises to match you with the caregiver who can meet your or your loved one's needs to the fullest. Visit our webpage and read about our Caregiver Match Guarantee.
If you have questions about how ElderCare can help,
please call us at
888-285-0093 or visit our website
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We're More Than Just Private Duty Home Care
Specialty Home Care Programs
 In addition to our Alzheimer's/dementia specific private duty referral services, ElderCare at Home, a licensed nurse registry, has referred caregivers who have provided exceptional care to thousands of patients through a number of specialty home care programs and our vast network of referred, independent contractors.
Each referral program allows the patient to recuperate in the place they most want to be... their own home! Most patients experience positive outcomes and are able to enjoy an improved quality of life.
ElderCare at Home is always here for you!
To learn more, reach out to us at anytime (561) 585-0400.
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3 Tips for Caregivers on Staying Healthy
A Video for Family Caregivers
Being conscious of health can be tough, but we hope with these tips you can find ways to integrate healthy habits into your daily routine.
Here are three tips for caregivers to live a healthy lifestyle!
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Client Referral Program
A Promotional Offer From ElderCare at Home
ElderCare at Home would like to thank you!
As you know, our mission is to help seniors live confidently and age gracefully at home for as long as possible. We are continually working to educate the community about the services that we provide. However, it is often difficult to get this information to everyone.
ElderCare at Home would like to ask for your help in this endeavor. If you know of anyone who could benefit from our services, simply give them one of our Client Referral Program flyers with your name written on it and prompt them to schedule a FREE assessment. If they retain our services, we will give each of you 15% off a week's worth of services*!
Thank you so much for your help! We really appreciate it.
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What are Caregiver Support Groups?
An Ar
ticle from the ElderCare at Home Blog
If you are a family caregiver caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, you probably have heard somebody recommend support groups to you. If you haven't already yet found one, we would like to discuss what they are and how they can help. The definition of support groups is in the name, they are groups where you can find support because of the challenges you are facing. [. . .]
For more information regarding Alzheimer's
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Caregiver Support Groups
Open Support Groups for Family Caregivers
Caring for someone that has Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other cognitive impairment is hard. These support groups are attended by caregivers who are struggling with all kinds of different challenges and emotions.
ElderCare at Home in cooperation with the Alzheimer's Care Resource Center, facilitates more than 17 Caregiver Support Groups throughout the Palm Beach County area.
Our Alzheimer's caregiver support groups are different! Our caregivers are able to come together and share in a warm, relaxed and nurturing environment.
We also offer a monthly telephone support group for all Alzheimer's caregivers who are either unable to attend in person, or live out of state.
Call (561) 588-4545 to RSVP
for any of the support groups listed.
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Career Opportunities
Accepting New CNA and HHA Registrations
 We are currently recruiting independent contractors who not
only enjoy working with the memory impaired, but who have an interest in making a difference in the lives of the patients and families they serve.
Do you have these qualities?
- Experience
- Compassion
- Loyalty
- Commitment
- Kindness
- Professionalism
Referral opportunities are available throughout South Florida.We've been helping
caregivers like you
find employment for over 17 years. As an Independent Contractor, you tell us exactly where you want to
work; how many hours you can devote to your clients; and the type of caregiving situations you are looking for!
Call us Today (561) 585-0400 or Apply Online
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The Best Compliment
Refer Your Friends and Family
The best compliment you can give us is the referral of your friends and family! We always appreciate referrals from our satisfied clients to friends and family members or professional resources. To send us a referral, simply call (561) 585-0400. Thank you! We welcome the opportunity to serve the people you care about. |
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