Understanding Appetite and Food Changes in Seniors With Alzheimer’s
Caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease requires meeting a variety of physical and emotional needs, including appetite management and food-related concerns. Alzheimer’s disease can change eating habits, making it difficult to maintain optimal nutrition. With this in mind, Alzheimer’s care can make a significant difference in helping seniors maintain a healthy diet and general well-being. […]
Helping Seniors When Swallowing Medication Becomes Difficult
For many seniors, taking medication is a part of their daily routine. However, swallowing medication might not be as easy as it used to be, particularly for seniors with dysphagia. Dysphagia is a disorder that can be caused by a variety of circumstances. Fortunately, with the help of elder care and their family, seniors can […]
Caregiver Wellness Day!
A huge thank you to everyone who made Caregiver Wellness Day such a success! ✨ From our wonderful caregivers to our co-hosts at Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis LLC—your presence and support made this day truly special. It was inspiring to see so many come together to relax, learn, and connect. As the event organizer, I feel […]
Welcome Our Newest Team Members!
Please join us in welcoming three wonderful new caregivers to the Fresh Perspective Home Care team: Skila Goins, Sylvia Harring, and Lawanda Wiggins! Each of these ladies brings dedication, skill, and compassion to their role, and we’re grateful to have them with us. While we don’t have birthdays or anniversaries to celebrate this month, we’re […]
Creating a Senior-Friendly Home One Room at a Time
Creating a senior-friendly home is essential for ensuring that loved ones remain comfortable, independent, and safe. A room-by-room approach can make this process easier, as well as taking advantage of home care assistance. By working together, seniors can continue to age in place with success. Entryway The doorway is the first area to prioritize security […]
10 Ways To Prevent Your Senior Parent From Being Lonely
Seniors who are living at home have a risk of becoming lonely and isolated. There are a lot of benefits that come with having an aging parent live in their own home. But it’s important to take steps to make sure that your mom or dad is getting the social engagement they need to stay […]
Join us for The Great Pumpkin Patch!
Fresh Perspective Home Care is excited to invite our caregivers, their families, and our wonderful community members to a fun-filled event you won’t want to miss! When: Friday & Saturday, October 25th & 26th, 2024 Time: 10 AM – 2 PM Where: 7127 S Westnedge Ave 5A-5D, Portage, MI 49002 We’re celebrating the season with: […]
October Birthdays, Anniversaries and New Team Members!
This October, we want to extend warm birthday wishes to Carol Dankert-Rustenholtz and Aubrey Taber! We hope your special day is filled with joy, laughter, and lots of love. A huge congratulations to Winter Meade for celebrating 1 year with us on 10/4, Lauren Frost for reaching 2 years on 10/12, and Wendy Leach for […]
OCTOBER HIGH FIVE!
This month’s High Five goes out to Barbie Morgan! High Five Employee is Barbie Morgan. She’s been a wonderful addition to our care team. Her clients value the care and compassion she brings with her each day. We appreciate that she helps pick up shifts when needed and is reliable. Her positive attitude and dedication […]
Does Your Senior Parent Need Around The Clock Care At Home?
One of the hardest things about having a parent that is living alone is knowing when it’s time to increase the amount of supportive care they get. If your mom or dad is determined to continue living independently, they might not want to tell you if they are struggling. But, if your parent really does […]