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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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Happy New Year
Wishing You a Happy New Year 2017
Welcome to a beautiful new year!
Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and enjoyed special times with family and friends!
The New Year brings with it the opportunity for clean slates and fresh, new beginnings. For caregivers, it might mean accepting help from a Comforting Companion or a private duty aide for the first time. For others, it might mean that it's time to change to a new private duty home care agency that specializes in Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other memory impairments.
Although sometimes change is hard, new beginnings can bring new opportunities for good self-care, improved patient care and an improved quality of life.
Take the first step by scheduling a complimentary consultation and take comfort in knowing that when you choose ElderCare at Home, you are choosing a family owned and operated agency that will care for you and your family as though you are part of ours!
Please
call us today at (561) 585-0400 to find out more about the services at
ElderCare at Home
.
ElderCare at Home wishes you and your family
a very happy new year!
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Take Time for Yourself
Change Your Story
It's always a good idea to take care of you!
We live in a world that is ever-changing and in constant motion. At times, it can be so easy to get caught up in our busy schedules and caring for others that we lose sight of what matters most - our overall well-being.
As caregivers, we tend to find a number of reasons as to why we don't make time for ourselves like we should. Whether it's to read your favorite novel, go shopping or to run a mile, as long as those moments are for you and you alone, that is all that matters.
When deciding whether or not you will make time to come up for air and do something that you enjoy doing, remember to "change your story". Life is short and trying to rationalize whether or not you should take time for yourself shouldn't be the question, but WHEN you should take that time is more important.
ElderCare at Home is always here for you!
Reach out to us at anytime (561)585-0400.
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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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Communicating with Someone
Who Has Alzheimer's Disease
A Video for Family Caregivers
Hello caregivers! Agitation and aggression are common symptoms of Alzheimer's. Fortunately, there are techniques that exist to help you communicate with your loved one during these moments. Here they are!
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Break the Bad Habits and Make Better Ones
Techniques for Breaking Bad Habits
It's no secret-bad habits are hard to break. We are all guilty of having one or maybe even a couple of things in our lives that do us more harm than good. The truth about bad habits is that they have the ability to stunt our growth, our productivity and our overall well-being. When you are able to recognize that you have a habit that needs to be broken, it puts you back in control of the habit instead of the habit controlling you.
Here are some techniques to help you regain control over bad habits that can be difficult to break:
- Identify the Problem - Once you can identify that you have a bad habit that needs breaking you are able to address it, discuss it and take ownership of the change that needs to occur.
- Change Your Story - When you are able to take ownership of the negative things in your life that you have control over, you then become accountable for it and accept what needs to be done differently.
- Set Attainable Goals - Rome wasn't built overnight-So it's imperative that you are fair with the goals that you set for yourself. Establishing realistic goals that won't set you up for failure are always beneficial.
- Surround Yourself with a Great Support System - It's always important to surround yourself with people who have similar beliefs and ideas as yourself. Whether you have the support of a family member, friends or a co-worker, everyone deserves to have someone to cheer them on in meeting their goals.
We know that the last thing a patient needs to worry about how much this is going cost. Our staff will work with the patient and/or the family to assure that the patient only receives the services they need for only as long as they need it. Our services can be arranged for as little as one hour per day, up to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Let ElderCare at Home help you and
your
loved one in 2017!
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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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Handling Everyday Challenges as
a Family Caregiver
An Article from the ElderCare at Home Blog
As we age, some of us may experience pain in our joints. Sometimes this pain may result from arthritis, also called joint inflammation. Although you may be able to alleviate this kind of pain with certain medications, there are also foods you can eat to help promote healthy joints. On the other hand, there are also certain foods that you could be eating that contribute to joint inflammation. In this blog, we will suggest some foods that contribute to joint health while also suggesting some foods to avoid.
Foods that are good to eat include foods that have calcium, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein. For instance, foods that are high in calcium and protein contribute to healthy bones and stronger muscles. A lot of joint problems can result from decreased bone health and weak muscles, so it is important to eat these foods to help avoid potential problems.
For more information regarding Alzheimer's
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"Listen. Just Listen"
By Rachel Naomi Remen
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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 (Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth, Delray Beach and Boca Raton)
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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