What do you love the most about being a caregiver? ❤️
At Comfort Keepers, our caregivers all find a unique joy in caring for their clients. Caregivers play a special and fulfilling role in supporting seniors to feel safe in their home sanctuary. Hear from our caregivers who join us from diverse backgrounds, with varying levels of training and all ages!
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What Caregivers of All Backgrounds Love About Senior Care
Head into this fall with a healthy perspective and a clear health checklist.
At every age, it’s crucial to keep up with our health screenings. The National Institute of Aging and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends these screenings for those age 50 and older:
● Blood pressure & cholesterol levels should be tested regularly
● Diabetes tests for people who have high blood pressure
● Colorectal cancer screenings
● Vision tests to detect diseases
● Hearing screenings to identify if seniors need aids.
● Depression evaluations as seniors experience life changes
● Vaccinations such as the flu shot can be life saving for older adults
Other vaccinations should be discussed with a health care provider.
Our Comfort Keepers can help seniors and their families keep track of appointments, arrange transportation, and more. Read more about how we can help you stay healthy: https://bit.ly/36kkxch
Connection is key to staying positive and healthy, and sometimes a handwritten note is just what we all need! This pen pal program aims to help senior citizens find joy and connection through letters. https://on.today.com/30mcpnS
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Senior citizens find joy through pen pal program
Today the world celebrates International Day of Older Persons. But at Comfort Keepers, we celebrate seniors every day for the very qualities that make them unique. We aim to bring joy to seniors' every day, but more often they bring joy to our days! https://bit.ly/3jlcZKj
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Uplifting Senior Care - Leading a Joyful Life
Here’s an amazing fact: Socially active seniors have a 70% lower rate of cognitive decline than those who were less socialized. In a time of social distancing, we shouldn’t give up on staying connected and improving our emotional wellness.
October is Emotional Wellness Month and the time is right to make your emotional and mental health a priority.
At Comfort Keepers, we recognize that emotional wellness isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity to keep us healthy. Read our 10 tips for seniors here: https://bit.ly/33gRmFp
Want to spend time with loved ones while staying safe? Here are 4️⃣0️⃣ activity ideas for safely socializing with family and seniors during the pandemic.
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By receiving the COVID-19 vaccine we are not only protecting those around us, but we’re one step closer to getting back to all the things we’ve missed that bring us joy. 🤗
Add our “I’ve been Vaccinated” frame to your profile picture using the link below and show friends and loved ones you’re doing your part to stop COVID-19.
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Balance grants us the ability to participate in the activities that bring us joy, like taking a walk, gardening, or dancing. 💃
As we age, the various components that affect our ability to balance, such as coordination, strength and vision, begin to change. Incorporating 20-30 minutes of simple movement exercises into your daily routine can help build muscle, improve balance and coordination, and decrease the risk of a fall or more serious injury. At Comfort Keepers, we want to ensure you or a loved one put their best foot forward every day.
Check out these 6 easy at-home exercises for improving balance and preventing falls:
https://bit.ly/2ZW85vc
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6 Easy At-Home Exercises for 2021: Improve Balance and Prevent Falls – DailyCaring
Did you know? 💭 On average, adults with lower reported stress levels sleep more hours a night than adults with higher reported stress levels, according to American Psychological Association.
In fact, the brain chemicals linked to deep sleep are the same ones that tell our bodies to stop the production of stress hormones. 🧠 Quality sleep helps us be our best selves each day as we wake up feeling more refreshed and energized.
Learn more about how stress impacts sleep: https://bit.ly/3aX8PpU
On this #CaregiverMonday, make hydration a priority. 💧
Consuming too little water results in dehydration, which affects brain function and can result in headaches and fatigue. Staying hydrated can boost energy levels, aid in digestion, keep your skin bright and leave you feeling better overall. So pour yourself a tall glass of water and reap the benefits of life’s purest beverage!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3dMrRRX
Did you know? 💭 National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates the financial impact of disease-associated malnutrition is more than $150 billion.
As we get older, our dietary needs change and the health risks associated with malnutrition can become especially concerning for seniors. If obtaining proper nutrition is becoming a struggle for you or a loved one, be sure to consult a physician and try following some of these simple tactics to get back on track:
🤗 Make meals a social occasion
🥑 Stock your kitchen with healthy whole foods for meals & snacks
💰 Look for budget friendly, nutritious food options—nutrition blogs are a great place to start!
Learn more about malnutrition in seniors and how to help:
https://bit.ly/3dRgXue
Comfort Keepers National Team WTEA Travelling Trophy winner is Comfort Keepers of Southern Maine, owned by Peter & Alice Violette. Their walking team, Comfort Keepers of Southern Maine and team captain, Mandi Nicklay, raised over $5,200. We congratulate them, and Agnes, their dog mascot and look forward to the 2021 Walk To End Alzheimer's events in our markets.
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