Five Areas Where You Should Focus on Fall-Proofing
Falls are very common as you age. Some falls are minor, but more than 800,000 older adults end up in the hospital after a fall. Head injuries and hip fractures are two of the most common reasons for a hospital stay after a fall. Why do older adults fall more often? There are several factors, […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Communication – How Can You Help?
Were you aware that there are millions of people who have Alzheimer’s disease? One of the things that you should know about this disease is that it affects the communication skills of the person who has the disease. Family caregivers often struggle to communicate with their elderly loved one when they have Alzheimer’s disease. However, […]
FRESH PERSPECTIVE HOME CARE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE FAMILY LEARNING CENTER
The Family Learning Center is a free tool to help family and friends learn how to better care for their loved ones. Topics include: Memory Care, Caregiver Basics, First Aid, Medical Conditions, and Assistance with Daily Care to name a few. This valuable learning tool not only provides insight into the challenges faced by those […]
MONTHLY HIGH FIVE!
Congratulations to Carol Dankert-Rustenholtz! Our February 2021 High Five Award Recipient! Carol stated, “I became a nurse because I wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of my patients while spreading a little sunshine along the way!” Carol was hired at FPHC in 2015 and her high standards of professionalism are what make […]
FRESH PERSPECTIVE TEAM UPDATE
Congratulations to our newest Caregivers. Welcome to the Fresh Perspective Home Care Team! 01/04/2021 – Devonta Johnson 01/19/2021 – Ronda Custer Happy February Birthday Wishes: 02/01 – Angela Horner 02/07 – Lynn Givan 02/10 – Maureen Jonas 02/13 – Kelly Kroll If you are considering home care in Kalamazoo, MI, for an aging loved one, […]
Five Reasons Nutrition Is So Important for a Senior with Cancer
The last thing your senior might be worried about as she deals with a cancer treatment program might be eating anything, much less healthy food choices. But focusing on nutrients can help her immensely as she fights this battle. Her Body Needs Nutrients Every person’s body needs nutrients, but cancer patients are particularly in need […]
FRESH PERSPECTIVE TEAM UPDATE
Congratulations to our newest Caregivers. Welcome the Fresh Perspective Home Care Team! Happy January Birthday Wishes: 01/04 – Celeste Warren 01/28 – Lauren Voight A big THANK YOU to our Team Members celebrating January Anniversaries! 9 years – Kelly Kroll 4 years – Hope Partanen 3 years – Angela Honer 2 years – James Hill […]
MONTHLY HIGH FIVE!
Congratulations to Latashia May! Our January High Five Award Recipient! Latashia joined the Fresh Perspective Home Care family 8 months ago and consistently shows a great level of compassion for helping others. She is a person who will identify a challenge and work on finding a way to help. An extraordinary example occurred in December. […]
Put Home Safety at the Top of Your Mom’s New Year’s Resolutions
Home safety needs to top every family’s list of important resolutions. Aging at home is always possible, but aging at home safely takes a little planning. These steps should be taken to make sure your mom’s home is as safe as possible as she ages.
Should Dad Eat Less Salt?
Have you ever thought twice when you see your father reach for the salt shaker? Does he routinely salt food he has not even tasted? Even when you made it with your own loving hands? Salt and old age have a complex relationship. While many people over 65 could probably stand to eat less salt, […]
