A Passion for Care

Wellness Wednesday Tips from APfC March is National Nutrition Month HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH... -Move your body -Find inspiration with Pinterest recipes or a new cookbook -Meet with a dietitian FIVE (REALISTIC) WAYS TO EAT HEALTHIER THIS MONTH -Go, go, H2O! -Choose food rich in vitamins over supplements -Opt for color eating bright green vegetables or vibrant red fruit. -Pack your lunch to avoid overeating restaurant sized portions -Shop the perimeter isles of the grocery store for whole foods WHY NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH IS IMPORTANT -It’s an excuse to reset -We’ll look (and feel) better -It fosters a community For more info, visit: http://bit.ly/3teqEr7 #nationalnutritionmonth2021 #covid19 #washyourhands #wearyourmask #seniors #seniorcare #seniorhealth #seniorliving #apassionforcare #inhomecare #wellnesswednesday #aging #family #caregiving #eldercare #seniorlife #brainhealth #dementia

Wellness Wednesday tips from APfC! Managing Arthritis: Strive for Five There are a lot of things you can do to manage your arthritis. The day-to-day things you choose to do to manage your condition and stay healthy are self-management strategies and activities. CDC’s Arthritis Program recommends five self-management strategies for managing arthritis and its symptoms.... Practice these simple strategies to reduce symptoms and get relief so you can pursue the activities that are important to you. These strategies can even help you manage other chronic conditions you have. Managing Arthritis: Strive for Five Learn new self-management skills. Be active. Talk to your doctor. Manage your weight. Protect your joints. For more details on the 5, visit: http://bit.ly/3dJ6LUw #arthritis #covid19 #washyourhands #wearyourmask #seniors #seniorcare #seniorhealth #seniorliving #apassionforcare #inhomecare #wellnesswednesday #aging #family #caregiving #eldercare #seniorlife #brainhealth #dementia

Happy Wellness Wednesday :) Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day Today, February 17th, is Random Acts of Kindness Day. It’s the perfect opportunity to use some of your free time to do something nice for someone who may be lonely and isolated during the pandemic. This could be patients at a local hospice, nursing home, or assisted living facility. You could also make a point of spreading a little joy to an isolated senior in your family or neighborhood.... The whole point of Random Acts of Kindness Day is to do something nice for others without spending a lot of money or time. Here are just a few ways you can support isolated seniors on this fun holiday. 1. Send encouraging notes. 2. Put together a care package. 3. Put on a show. 4. Deliver a breakfast surprise. 5. Drop off jigsaw puzzles. 6. Make some meals to go. For more ideas, visit: http://bit.ly/3s9awql #randomactsofkindnessday #covid19 #washyourhands #wearyourmask #seniors #seniorcare #seniorhealth #seniorliving #apassionforcare #inhomecare #wellnesswednesday #aging #family #caregiving #eldercare #seniorlife #brainhealth #dementia

Wellness Wednesday from APfC! Happy Valentine's Day! Senior citizens bring wisdom, knowledge, and guidance to our lives. They have spent most of their lives loving and caring for us. They deserve care and love in this age. Valentine’s Day is on 14th February, and it’s time to spread the love. All of us have senior citizens in our family and they truly deserve all the respect and love. Let us demonstrate our love, care and respect for them on this Valentine’s Day by sending te...xt messages, quotes and wishes on Facebook, and Whatsapp. Send Valentine day ideas to them and make their lives happy and lovable. Cute Valentine Quotes for Elderly 1). Until you have compassion, you cannot have real love. Happy Valentine’s day 2). Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art. Happy Valentine’s day 3). My heart to you is given, please do give yours to me. I will lock them up together and throw away the key. Happy Valentine day 4). As long as you love me, as long as you care, I will stay by your side be your companion, your friend and guide For more ideas, visit: http://bit.ly/3d1zWSq #ValentinesDay2021 #americanheartmonth2021 #covid19 #washyourhands #wearyourmask #seniors #seniorcare #seniorhealth #seniorliving #apassionforcare #inhomecare #wellnesswednesday #aging #family #caregiving #eldercare #seniorlife #brainhealth #dementia

Happy Wellness Wednesday! February Is American Heart Month Every year more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease. The number one cause of deaths for most groups, heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use.... On the first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day in The United States. It’s your chance to raise awareness for heart disease whilst also wearing your favorite red outfit. HOW TO OBSERVE AMERICAN HEART MONTH Take up a heart-healthy habit Educate yourself Get your cholesterol tested 5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT HEART HEALTH Heart attacks can be silent Heart attacks affect women differently Young women are at higher risk than men Heart attacks are more likely to occur on Monday mornings Diet soda raises heart attack risk WHY AMERICAN HEART MONTH IS IMPORTANT It reminds us to take care of our heart It promotes education about heart health It raises awareness of heart disease http://bit.ly/3pPbDul #americanheartmonth2021 #covid19 #washyourhands #wearyourmask #seniors #seniorcare #seniorhealth #seniorliving #apassionforcare #inhomecare #wellnesswednesday #aging #family #caregiving #eldercare #seniorlife #brainhealth #dementia

Wellness Wednesday Tips from APfC! 5 Habits That Will Help Your Brain Stay in Peak Condition Experiments in neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to change in response to experience) have proven that the brain is capable of modifying itself, either by changing its structure, increasing and reducing its size or altering its biochemistry.... Can you physically change your brain at any age? The answer is: yes, within limits. You can start with these science-backed activities and habits. 1. Juggling Improves the Brain’s Grey Matter 2. Never Go to Bed Without Learning One New Thing. 3. Sleeping Poorly Is Linked to Rapid Reductions in Brain Volume 4. Any Form of Exercise Rewires the Brain: Keep Your Body Active 5. Mindfulness Is Becoming a Global Phenomenon for a Good Reason For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/3aiVCYA #brainhealth #covid19 #washyourhands #wearyourmask #seniors #seniorcare #seniorhealth #seniorliving #apassionforcare #inhomecare #wellnesswednesday #aging #family #caregiving #eldercare #seniorlife #brainhealth #dementia

Wellness Wednesday Tips!! If you are caring for a COVID-19 positive loved one or patient in their home, here is some advice for caregivers in a non-healthcare setting. Provide Support... -Help cover basic needs (meds/fluid/rest/groceries/pets) Watch for Warning signs -Keep Doctor's phone # on hand, use CDC's self checker tool to help make appropriate medical decisions, and for emergencies call 911 and tell the dispatcher they have or might have COVID-19. Protect Yourself Limit contact, eat in separate areas, clean your hands often, wash and dry laundry, avoid sharing personal items, use lined trashcans, wear a mask and gloves and track your own health. For more detailed information, please visit: https://bit.ly/2Iz3qu3 #covid19 #washyourhands #wearyourmask #seniors #seniorcare #seniorhealth #seniorliving #apassionforcare #inhomecare #wellnesswednesday #aging #family #caregiving #eldercare #seniorlife #brainhealth #dementia

Wednesday Wellness Tips! Increasing Socialization for Your Loved One The importance for seniors to socialize is well documented. But, again, some people have difficulty determining how to go about accomplishing that goal, even though the benefits of it are easily found.... Seniors living at home who are experiencing the best in independent living can still be lonely at times. Those receiving care at home may receive communication and contact with others, but may not always get to spend as much time with those caregivers as they would like. It’s important for all seniors if possible to get out of the house and socialize with others. For those who have an independent living situation and receive care at home, a drive with a friend or family member dinner at a restaurant can be the perfect outing. That time together can help ward off illnesses and boost the immune system, research has shown. Social seniors are happy and healthy seniors, regardless of what type of senior living community they choose. It’s important to get out of the house and get involved. For more information, check out https://bit.ly/3ohOI9X #socialization #socialseniors #covid19 #washyourhands #seniors #seniorcare #seniorhealth #seniorliving #apassionforcare #inhomecare #wellnesswednesday #aging #family #caregiving #eldercare #seniorlife #brainhealth #dementia

Wellness Wednesday Tips! Thanksgiving 2020: How Seniors and Caregivers Can Celebrate During COVID This is sure to be a Thanksgiving like no other. If you are the caregiver of an elderly adult, or are debating whether or not you should spend the holiday with your aging parents or grandparents, you’re sure to have questions and there are no easy answers. Ultimately, it’s all about deciding what you’re comfortable with, and taking the right precautions for yourself and your fa...mily. Assessing the Risk: Should You Host or Attend Thanksgiving During COVID? -If you have any concerns about putting someone at risk, it may be better to err on the safe side and avoid seeing them in person this year. Making Shared Meals and Gatherings Safer -Host outdoor activities rather than indoor activities as much as possible. -Limit the number of attendees as much as possible. -Stock up on supplies, including extra masks, hand sanitizer, and tissues. -Try to maintain a distance of at least six feet from people you don’t live with. -Wear a mask at all times when around people who don’t live in your household to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Safe Travel Tips During COVID -However you plan to travel, be sure to check for travel restrictions in the area that you’re planning to visit even if it’s just over state lines -Be sure to check coronavirus transmission trends in the area that you’re planning to visit, and where you’re coming from. Can’t Be Together In Person? There Are Still Lots of Ways to Get In the Thanksgiving Spirit -Prepare and deliver Thanksgiving foods to neighbors and family. -Have a virtual or remote gathering. -Practice gratitude. -Decorate for the season. -Shop online instead of heading to the stores. For more helpful tips, visit: https://bit.ly/39g93rS #Thanksgiving2020 #covid19 #washyourhands #seniors #seniorcare #seniorhealth #seniorliving #apassionforcare #inhomecare #wellnesswednesday #aging #family #caregiving #eldercare #seniorlife #brainhealth #dementia

Wellness Wednesday! HEALTH BENEFITS OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE FOR SENIORS The increase in the percentage of seniors online has increased quickly and nearly half of online adults in the U.S. over the age of 65 have a Facebook account. There are several reasons why seniors have social media accounts and many of them ultimately benefit physical and mental health. ... Here are 6 benefits of social media for seniors. 1. SOCIAL MEDIA IS AN EASY WAY TO CONNECT WITH LONG- DISTANCE FAMILY 2. SOCIAL MEDIA CAN FORGE NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND RECONNECT OLD FRIENDS 3. SOCIAL MEDIA CAN INSPIRE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 4. SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BE EDUCATIONAL 5. CONNECTIONS BUILT ON SOCIAL MEDIA CAN LEAD TO NEW BUSINESS VENTURES 6. SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BE ENTERTAINING To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/2Hk9GoU #SocialMedia #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #covid19 #washyourhands #seniors #seniorcare #seniorhealth #seniorliving #apassionforcare #inhomecare #wellnesswednesday #aging #family #caregiving #eldercare #seniorlife #brainhealth #dementia