Archive for October 2018
How Common is the Common Cold?
Everyone has heard the term “common cold,” but just how common is this illness? As a family caregiver, it is important for you to understand all health risks your senior may face, even those that seem minor. All forms of illness and infection can put your aging parent at risk of more serious issues, and…
Read MoreHealthy Eating Tips to Reduce Risk for Diabetes
Diabetes is a very common health issue. Throughout the United States there are more than 30 million people living with the disease, though experts estimate that approximately 7 million don’t realize they have it, and have not been diagnosed. The risk for developing diabetes increases with age, and elderly adults are far more likely to…
Read MoreEmployee of the Month
Congratulations to Rhean Harris for becoming employee of the month!!! Rhean has been a caregiver with Companion Services of America since 2013 and is a Certified Nursing Assistant. She is married and has a four-year-old son. She has worked with a variety of clients, including the mentally challenged and the elderly. She enjoys travel and…
Read MoreBedroom Safety for Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease
For a senior with Alzheimer’s disease, nighttime can be scary and a little bit odd. The house is quiet and dark and she may find it more difficult than during the day to remember how to do certain things. As her caregiver, you can take some steps to help her to feel and to be…
Read MoreBREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a worldwide health campaign celebrated every October to increase awareness of the disease and raise funds for research. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. National breast cancer awareness month was founded in October of 1985 as a partnership between the American Cancer…
Read MoreHALLOWEEN SAFETY MONTH
Halloween is a fun time for children and adults to dress up and have fun trick or treating. By observing a couple of common-sense rules, you and your family can have fun and also stay safe! Kids should never go trick or treating without an adult present. Insist that your teenagers go with a group…
Read MoreWhy Is it So Tough to Get Help from Other Family Members?
When your back is against the wall and you need help as a caregiver, you might find yourself feeling frustrated that other family members aren’t stepping up. Why is it so difficult to get them to pick up the slack for you? You Feel as if You Shouldn’t Have to Ask Them. When you’re in…
Read MoreWhat to Expect After Heart Valve Surgery
Many seniors suffer from heart valve disease in which the valves that help control the flow of blood don’t work correctly. The treatment for the problem is often heart valve replacement or repair surgery. How the older adult’s body reacts to and recovers from the surgery depends on a number of individual factors, including how…
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