Have you ever considered that your home could be increasing your stress? Studies have found that clutter can trigger low-grade anxiety in people. It makes it harder to think, respond to others, and impacts the immune system. A tidy, organized home is one key to busting stress. Clean One Room at a Time When you’re […]
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Our July 2021 High Five goes out to Joan Pettit! Joan was a stand out for this month’s High Five Award! Since joining the Fresh Perspective Home Care family last October, it was quickly obvious that she has the heart of a caregiver and is very attentive to the needs of her clients. Joan is […]
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Congratulations to our newest Caregivers. Welcome to the Fresh Perspective Home Care Team! Happy Birthday Wishes: 07/09 – Dwayne Thomas 07/18 – Gaye Ann Densberger 07/21 – Madeline Wick And a big THANK YOU to our Team Members celebrating Anniversaries! 4 Years – Patricia McGrew 4 Years – Dee Hiscock 2 Years – Luann […]
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Children aren’t the only ones who pipe up with “I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.” Our older family members often feel the same way. As we age, the things that interested us in our younger years either have long since been conquered or we are simply unable to do those things with the same aptitude. […]
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How do we want to be treated when we get to the end of our lives? What decisions would we like made on our behalf if we are unable to make them? Life is uncertain. It’s important to have a plan in place. An Advance Directive is a document to let family and medical professionals […]
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Two neighbors were chatting, and one asked the other how she’s been doing after her mom’s stroke. The neighbor often heard the other neighbor leaving for the hospital very early in the morning. She also knew about the care needs of the dad, who had dementia. The other neighbor admitted she was feeling overwhelmed. […]
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects all ages. It’s not something people should feel they have to hide. That’s the goal of June’s PTSD Awareness Month. How much do you know about PTSD? Could your dad have PTSD and need help managing it? Signs of PTSD PTSD sometimes develops after traumatic events. For example, soldiers may […]
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It might surprise you to learn that older adults watch more television than younger people do. Watching TV comprises most of the leisure time for adults aged 70 to 105 years old. Television can be an avenue to learning new things, connecting with the world, creating a diversion, and providing some light entertainment. However, it […]
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Congratulations to our newest Caregivers. Welcome to the Fresh Perspective Home Care Team! 05/21 – Laurie Beal 05/28 – Raonlasheen Coleman 05/04 – Miranda Hall 05/24 – Deborah Quinn 05/04 – Kim Stoner 05/13 – Elizabeth Zettel Happy Birthday Wishes: 6/7 – Dee Hiscock 6/7 – Shelly Nutter 6/12 – Kim Stoner 6/13 – Shawna […]
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Our June 2021 High Five goes out to Denise McGrail! This month, our High Five goes out to Denise McGrail! Denise is being recognized for the impact she has had in her first few months after joining the Fresh Perspective Home Care family. She is outstanding caregiver who maintains a flexible schedule so she […]
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