This week is Fall Prevention Awareness Week.
Staying healthy & strong at home
includes preventing falls.
Know your risks & how to reduce them...
Take the Falls Free CheckUp 👇👇👇
https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/falls-prevention/falls-free-checkup/
Thank you for your trust, Cognatos.
Your peace of mind is our greatest reward.
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The demand for specialized caregiving is growing.
Family caregivers are increasingly overwhelmed.
Our caregivers have all specialized training from the Alzheimer’s Association focused on caregiving tips and techniques for dealing with Alzheimer’s or dementia clients.
www.2ndfamily.com/pa/main-line/
#carelikefamily #ENDALZ
Today is World Alzheimer’s Day💜
Did You Know?
💜One in 10 people age 65 and older (10%) has Alzheimer's dementia.
💜Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's are women.
💜Older African-Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer's or other dementias as older white individuals.
💜Hispanics are about one and one-half times as likely to have Alzheimer's or other dementias as older white individuals.
...a debilitating disease, for those living with it and those caring for them. #ENDALZ
#WorldGratitudeDay
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So many pills...how do you help your loved one keep track of them all?
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#medreminder #carelikefamily
Today is #WorldArthritisDay & the start of
Bone & Joint Health Action Week.
Osteoarthritis can have a significant impact on our hands and wrists as we age.
It can make it increasingly difficult to accomplish once simple tasks around our homes.
Great tips to alleviate pain and improve function & joint mobility 👇👇👇
HEALTH.USNEWS.COM
Tips for Keeping Your Hands and Wrists Pain-Free
Exceptional October educational offerings from the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
If you are a caregiver to a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia, these virtual programs are so helpful!
Advance registration is required.
To secure your spot...
💻Visit alz.org/crf
📱Call the Alzheimer's Association's 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900
When the tasks start piling up...
...and I start feeling overwhelmed...
...the first thing I do is...
Make a list! 📝📝📝
Getting organized can help you prioritize and reduce your stress as a caregiver.
Check out Caregiver Monday for more great tips!
Alzheimer's vs Dementia
A recent study reports that
80% of Americans want to
reduce their risk of dementia...
...but only about 35% say they know the symptoms.
What to look for...
💜 Repetitive questions and stories
💜 Troubles with orientation
💜 Difficulties with complex, daily tasks
#endalzheimers #seniorcare #2ndfamilymainline
USATODAY.COM
Americans worry about Alzheimer's disease, survey finds, but most don't know the early signs and symptoms
#WednesdayWisdom
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Funny if you know that they are safe...
But scary if you are concerned they are a fall risk, prone to confusion...
Need overnight care so you can get some rest?
We can help.
www.2ndfamily.com/pa/main-line/
Even when you are not actively caring for a loved one, as a caregiver, you're likely thinking about the care of a loved one.
The what ifs can be endless.
What helps you manage your caregiver stress?
VERYWELLMIND.COM
How Being a Caregiver Can Be Very Stressful
tiny victories are still victories
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#caregiverlife #2ndfamilymainline #seniorcare
Feel Good Friday!
Caring for a loved one with dementia?
Are you familiar with ARTZ Philadelphia?
This is a wonderful organization founded on the belief that people living with dementia should be accorded the benefits of well-being & quality of life that others enjoy.
They offer opportunities for interactions around arts and culture, spreading joy through art, that turn this belief into reality.
Check out their upcoming events👇👇👇
https://www.artzphilly.org/event-calendar
ARTZPHILLY.ORG
Upcoming Events | Philadelphia, PA | ARTZ Philadelphia
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We're all caring a heavy weight these days...
Family caregivers more so than most.
#caregiving #mainline #2ndfamilycaregivers
USATODAY.COM
For family caregivers, COVID-19 is a mental health crisis in the making
💚A Very Happy Thanksgiving to...
...our families
...our friends
...our co-workers
...and especially our dedicated caregivers...
...many of whom are working today.
💚We are thankful for you.
{FEEDING THE FRONTLINES}👩⚕️🧑⚕️👨⚕️🏥🩺💚
When the pandemic hit in March 2020, like so many others, we wanted to do something for the frontline workers at our local hospitals.
2nd Family - Main Line's Director of Nursing, Emily Glowacki created our Feeding the Frontlines initiative and we were floored with the response it got from so many of you! Partnering with local restaurants and businesses, we were able to provide meals for the staff at local hospitals in several healthcare systems including Jefferson Health, Penn Medicine, Main Line Health & more!
Fast forward nearly 9 months later and our healthcare workers are still fighting every day as Covid continues to surge. This second wave is a hard pill to swallow, but they are muscling through and providing the very best care for Covid patients day in & day out.
And so we're back!
Feeding the Frontlines at Jefferson Health...
...delivering the fuel that will help them keep going!
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Feeding the Frontlines received an incredibly generous donation from Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer.
With that, we were able to deliver delicious meals, from Bittersweet Kitchen in Media, to the entire Emergency Department, The "Swab Squad," 3 Covid units, all of the case managers and environmental staff on each unit.
For a few moments, these brave men & women know the love & respect that this community has for them, that we are rooting for them, cheering them on...
TO ALL OF OUR HEALTHCARE WORKERS...
WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU💚💚💚
Warmest wishes for your health & safety...
...and a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Spoiler alert.
#1 Change?
More families opting for home care🏠💚
WSJ.COM
How Covid-19 Will Change Aging and Retirement
Take once a day or as needed 💚💊🙏
Grocery shopping is definitely more of an adventure these days
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The 2nd Family - Main Line Difference
RN Care Coordination👩⚕️💚
Emily Glowacki, our Director of Nursing and RN Care Coordinator will personally visit you every 3 months to ensure that our plan of care is still meeting your needs.
We can make tweaks to the schedule, activities, or services provided to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your experience.
Because each care plan is customized, the options are virtually limitless. We pride ourselves on creative and innovative plans to engage all the senses.
Just one more thing that makes 2nd Family special.
Close like neighbors. Care like family.
https://www.2ndfamily.com/RN-care-coordinator.php
The #MediterraneanDiet is all the rage at any age!
But for seniors, more so...Research says following it closely can....
🍇 Improve cardiovascular health
🍇 Maintain a healthy weight
🍇 Reduce the risk of cognitive decline
Have you tried it? What's stopping you?
#mealprep #caregiver #healthyeating #seniorhealth #brainhealth #heartmonth #hearthealth #alzheimers #endalz
February is #AgeRelatedMacularDegeneration Awareness Month
AMD is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in the US.
Test your vision weekly (or even daily) with the Amsler Grid.
👁️Wear any glasses you normally use to read
👁️Hold the grid 12-15 in. from your face, in good light
👁️Cover one eye
👁️Look directly at the center dot with your uncovered eye
Follow the same steps with the other eye.
Notice areas that are darker, wavy, blurry or blank?
Time to consult your ophthalmologist
#seniorhealth #eyehealth #vision #caregiver #caregiving #homecare #seniorcare #carelikefamily
We are growing!💚💚💚
Know an RN looking for a change?🩺
2nd Family - Main Line is actively looking for a registered nurse to join our team as a RN Care Coordinator.
Ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
✅ RN, licensed in Pennsylvania
✅ Minimum 2 years nursing experience
✅ Focus on highest quality of care
✅ Attention to detail
✅ Passion for customer service
✅ Ability to thrive in a team environment
View full job description & details:
https://www.facebook.com/job_opening/188121719765993/?source=share
Please share our job posting with anyone in your network that might fit the bill.
2ND FAMILY - MAIN LINE
RN Care Coordinator
The small things add up
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#homecare #seniorcare #caregiving #caregiverlife #mondaymotivation
February is #HeartMonth
According to the National Institute on Aging...
♥️ People 65+ older are much more likely than younger people to suffer a heart attack, to have a stroke, or to develop heart disease and heart failure.
♥️Heart disease is also a major cause of disability, limiting the activity and eroding the quality of life of millions of older people.
Eating healthy can help combat heart disease!
Build a better pantry to simplify meal preparation
and keep your heart healthy & strong.
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Seem like a lot of work?
No problem!
Our caregivers can help with grocery shopping & meal prep
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www.2ndfamily.com
#hearthealthy #seniorhealth #mealprep #healthyeating
{The 2nd Family Difference}
🩺RN Care Coordination🩺
Our RN Care Coordinator will assist you personally with your plan of care, and schedule a visit with you every 3 months to ensure that everything is still meeting your needs.
We can make tweaks to the schedule, activities, or services provided to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your experience.
Because each care plan is customized, the options are virtually limitless. We pride ourselves on creative and innovative plans to engage all the senses.
Just one more thing that makes 2nd Family special.
Close like neighbors. Care like family.
https://www.2ndfamily.com/RN-care-coordinator.php