Presidio Home Care

Happy holidays from our family to yours! #homecare #caregiving #happyholidays

Our Home Care Aides can help you prepare your favorite holiday dishes! Here are some food safety tips from our team: 1. Cook food thoroughly 2. Refrain from eating raw dough or batter 3. Wash your hands ... 4. Separate meat, seafood, and eggs from the other foods you purchase at the grocery store For detailed holiday food safety instructions, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/holidays.html #homecare #foodsafety

Here are 3 tips to help you manage your blood sugar during the holidays: 1. Cooking your holiday favorites? Limit the number of times you taste the food. 2. Get more sleep. Sleep loss can make managing your blood sugar trickier. 3. Fit in some physical activity. Take a walk after a holiday meal.... #homecare #caregiving

Individuals living with COPD may see their symptoms worsen during the winter, as cold, dry air may put additional strain on the lungs. Here are 3 tips for managing COPD in the wintertime: 1. Avoid wood-burning stoves and fireplaces. 2. Cover your nose and mouth. 3. If you use tubing, keep your tubing under your layers to keep the air warm.... #homecare #seniorcare #caregiving

Strive for 5! Here are 5 proven ways to manage arthritis: 1. Learn new self-management skills 2. Exercise 3. Communicate with your doctor... 4. Keep a healthy weight 5. Protect your joints See more

We are excited to announce the grand opening of our new location, Presidio Home Care - South Bay. Our South Bay office is currently accepting new clients. Give us a call at (310) 370-2122 or email us at [email protected] to learn how we can provide safe, quality in-home care services to you & yours. We are here for you, now more than ever. #homecare #Caregiving

Our Home Care Aides can help your loved ones manage their medications, from setting up pill boxes to ensuring the appropriate dosages are taken at the recommended times, to logging medication intakes. #homecare #caregiving

Why should you refrain from touching your eyes, nose, and mouth? Germs that cause respiratory infections may be transferred from your hands to these mucous membranes, allowing respiratory infections to enter the body. #healthtips #seniorhealth

Did you know? Today is World Food Day and this year's theme is to grow, nourish, and sustain, together. World Food Day promotes access to safe and healthy food, which is especially important during these trying times. Our Home Care Aides can help you plan meals that are healthy and contribute to sustainability. Here are three tips to grow, nourish, and sustain: 1. Eat local 2. Enjoy in-season instead of out-of-season foods... 3. Make sure you will be able to use food bought in bulk before it spoils #WorldFoodDay

Stay fit this fall by combining exercise with a healthy diet: 1. Starting a new exercise plan to stay healthy throughout the holidays? Keep to it for at least 30 days, as it takes your body several weeks to adapt to lifestyle changes 2. Vary your workouts so you don't lose motivation. Chair exercises aren't the only fall indoor workouts you can do. Try tai chi, yoga, or pilates 3. Limit the amount of holiday sweets you consume. Complement your fall exercises with healthy fal...l foods to keep your energy up #healthtips #seniorhealth

Did you know? Gardening is a full body workout that increases T-cell production, which helps to regulate the immune system. #gardening #immunitybooster

Fiber helps with maintaining a healthy weight, regulating blood sugar levels, and lowering cholesterol levels. Incorporating fiber into your diet is easy: 1. Add chia seeds to your yogurt or oatmeal. 1 ounce of chia seeds contains 10 grams of fiber. 2. Add raspberries, pears, or mangoes to your morning cereal. 1 serving of each of these fruits contains between 5-8 grams of fiber. 3. Choose a fibrous side dish to go with your meal. 1 artichoke has 7 grams of fiber and so does ...one cup of green peas. #fiber #healthtips

It's officially fall! Fall is a great time to begin an exercise regimen because it helps you form healthy habits for the winter months, when we tend to be more sedentary. Keep these tips in mind when exercising in fall: 1. Layer your clothing so that you may remove a layer if needed 2. Find an earlier time to workout, as it will start to get dark earlier 3. Even when it's not sunny, remember to still wear sunglasses ... #seniorcare #homecare #fall2020

Here are three easy ways to combat digital eye strain: 1. Adjust the "brightness" setting on your computer so it's comparable to that of your workstation. 2. Position your monitor so there is a sufficient amount of space between it and your eyes. 3. Blink often to keep your eyes lubricated and keep out irritants.... #eyehealth #eyehealthtips

Keep your cooling system running efficiently to combat the high temperatures we are experiencing! 1. Refrain from placing lamps or electronics near the thermostat on your air conditioner, as it may detect heat from these appliances. 2. Use a vacuum to clean your air conditioner's intake vents on a regular basis to help it maintain optimal efficiency. 3. In winter, cover your air conditioner to protect it from debris and harsh weather conditions.... #homeefficiencytips

Protect your eyes from the summer sun: 1. Wear sunglasses that filter both UVA and UBV rays. 2. Don a hat with a wider brim. 3. Take a break! If you're spending a prolonged period of time in the sun, close your eyes for a few minutes to give your eyes a rest.

We hope you are all staying safe from the forest fires! Here are a few actions you can take to manage air pollution: 1. Refrain from using gas-powered equipment, like lawn mowers and generators. 2. Choose indoor exercises instead of outdoor exercises. 3. Keep the number of trips you take to your car or mailbox to a minimum.... #seniorcare #homecare #healthtips

Communicating is no small feat. Here are three tips for better patient-doctor interactions: 1. Create a list of questions or concerns before your appointment 2. Familiarize yourself with your medical history, in case it comes up 3. Be careful not to minimize your symptoms

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Presidio Home Care! #laborday

To communicate with a person with hearing loss, follow these three strategies: 1. Say the person's name before starting your conversation 2. Make a conscious effort to keep your hands away from your face, so they won't interfere with your speech 3. Select environments with good lighting and less background noise to talk to the person... #seniorcare #homecare