Fresh Perspective Home Care

PAIN AWARENESS

How to identify and assess pain Pain is a signal from the central nervous system indicating that something is wrong. Pain is helpful in that it alerts the brain to take action. If we never felt pain, we could be injured or have a serious medical condition without any awareness that our body is in […]

Happy Anniversary, Ronda!

This month we are celebrating Ronda Wemus’ 10 year anniversary as part of the Fresh Perspective Home Care family! Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and professionalism. We know your clients feel the same and we are all grateful that you are part of our valued team!!

How Does Senior Care Help Your Parents Remain Independent?

Independence. That’s what any adult wants. People want to be able to determine how they live and what they do. As they age, your parents want to remain independent in their home. They don’t want to have to move to a retirement community. They like it where they are. How does senior care help your […]

Four Tips for Security Worries

One reason you might worry about your senior aging in place could be a concern for her overall safety and security at home. There are some big and small changes you can make that can help to reassure both you and her that she’s as safe as possible in her home. Dealing with Fire Concerns […]

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Sixteen million Americans suffer from diagnosed COPD, with millions more likely suffering from the effects but undiagnosed and untreated. If your loved one suffers from breathing challenges, they could have COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). COPD is not just one disease but an identifier for a group of diseases that cause breathing-related problems, including the […]

Loneliness and the Effect on Mental Health

The most recent U.S. census data shows that more than a quarter of the population lives alone – the highest rate ever recorded. Being alone does not necessarily herald loneliness, and living with someone may not stave it off. However, being alone can lend itself to undiagnosed loneliness and its partner, depression. Especially right now, […]

How to Balance Nutrition and Calories for Your Senior

Ensuring your senior is eating properly, you need to look at both the calories she’s eating as well as the nutrients that she’s getting in her diet. That means digging into the details a bit more. Get All the Info You Can from Her Doctor So much goes into what types of nutrition your senior […]

Learn More About Osteoporosis and the Elderly

If you are caring for an elderly loved one, one of the things that you might need to think about is osteoporosis. There are many elderly people who suffer from this condition. Whether your elderly loved one has osteoporosis now or you just want to learn about it in case they get diagnosed with it […]