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 […]
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Congratulations to Kelly Kroll Our April 2021 High Five Award Recipient! Kelly was selected as our High Five Award recipient for the month of April because of her consistent dedication and high level of compassion with which she delivers such excellent care to her clients. Kelly has been part of our Fresh Perspective Home […]
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Congratulations to our newest Caregivers. Welcome to the Fresh Perspective Home Care Team! 03/01/2021 – Chris Verile 03/19/2021 – Megan Fuller 03/25/2021 – Kerri Bailey Happy April Birthday Wishes: 04/06 – Megan Fuller 04/16 – Joan Pettit 04/17 – Latasha May 04/17 – Cassie Lawton 04/25 – Ronda Wemus And a big THANK YOU to […]
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As of 2018, approximately 14.3 million older adults lived alone. Of those, 9.5 million were women. If your mom’s expressed the desire to age at home, she’s not the only one. Around 44 percent of U.S. women who are 75 or older were living alone in 2018. Living alone doesn’t have to mean risking your […]
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Late-stage Alzheimer’s disease comes with many challenges. At its most severe, Alzheimer’s may cause your mother or father to have difficulty swallowing. This happens concurrently with a loss of interest in food. Don’t panic. There are many ways to mitigate this issue. Try some of the following: Introduce Soft Foods There are many foods that […]
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We might all listen to very different kinds of music, but research has shown that listening to, performing, and enjoying music in any of its myriad of forms, keeps the brain engaged in the aging process. It is a workout for the brain in a way that’s similar to physical activity being a workout for […]
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Congratulations to Debra Burton Our March 2021 High Five Award Recipient! Deb began working with Fresh Perspective Home Care in the fall of 2020. She has proven to be a great asset in many ways and provides quality care that clients compliment her on regularly. Clients request her by name, and she is always very […]
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Congratulations to our newest Caregivers. Welcome to the Fresh Perspective Home Care Team! 02/01/2021 – Justin Mead 02/02/2021 – Jayla Lockhart Happy March Birthday Wishes: 3/2 Justin Mead 3/20 Jamie Payno 3/20 Trieste Buchanan 3/23 Penny Bishop And a big THANK YOU to our Team Members celebrating March Anniversaries! 1 Year – Adrianna Eaton, LPN […]
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Meeting a Senior’s Dietary Needs As our loved ones age, their nutritional needs change, as do their abilities to tolerate various food textures and flavors. Dexterity challenges might make it more difficult to eat foods that crumble. Swallowing issues due to stroke or Parkinson’s might make larger bites more challenging. Denture or jaw pain might […]
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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, […]
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