MONTHLY HIGH FIVE!
Congratulations to Debra Burton Our March 2021 High Five Award Recipient! Deb began working with Fresh Perspective Home Care in the fall of 2020. She has proven to be a great asset in many ways and provides quality care that clients compliment her on regularly. Clients request her by name, and she is always very […]
FRESH PERSPECTIVE TEAM UPDATE
Congratulations to our newest Caregivers. Welcome to the Fresh Perspective Home Care Team! 02/01/2021 – Justin Mead 02/02/2021 – Jayla Lockhart Happy March Birthday Wishes: 3/2 Justin Mead 3/20 Jamie Payno 3/20 Trieste Buchanan 3/23 Penny Bishop And a big THANK YOU to our Team Members celebrating March Anniversaries! 1 Year – Adrianna Eaton, LPN […]
MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH!
Meeting a Senior’s Dietary Needs As our loved ones age, their nutritional needs change, as do their abilities to tolerate various food textures and flavors. Dexterity challenges might make it more difficult to eat foods that crumble. Swallowing issues due to stroke or Parkinson’s might make larger bites more challenging. Denture or jaw pain might […]
Five Areas Where You Should Focus on Fall-Proofing
Falls are very common as you age. Some falls are minor, but more than 800,000 older adults end up in the hospital after a fall. Head injuries and hip fractures are two of the most common reasons for a hospital stay after a fall. Why do older adults fall more often? There are several factors, […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Communication – How Can You Help?
Were you aware that there are millions of people who have Alzheimer’s disease? One of the things that you should know about this disease is that it affects the communication skills of the person who has the disease. Family caregivers often struggle to communicate with their elderly loved one when they have Alzheimer’s disease. However, […]
FRESH PERSPECTIVE HOME CARE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE FAMILY LEARNING CENTER
The Family Learning Center is a free tool to help family and friends learn how to better care for their loved ones. Topics include: Memory Care, Caregiver Basics, First Aid, Medical Conditions, and Assistance with Daily Care to name a few. This valuable learning tool not only provides insight into the challenges faced by those […]
MONTHLY HIGH FIVE!
Congratulations to Carol Dankert-Rustenholtz! Our February 2021 High Five Award Recipient! Carol stated, “I became a nurse because I wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of my patients while spreading a little sunshine along the way!” Carol was hired at FPHC in 2015 and her high standards of professionalism are what make […]
FRESH PERSPECTIVE TEAM UPDATE
Congratulations to our newest Caregivers. Welcome to the Fresh Perspective Home Care Team! 01/04/2021 – Devonta Johnson 01/19/2021 – Ronda Custer Happy February Birthday Wishes: 02/01 – Angela Horner 02/07 – Lynn Givan 02/10 – Maureen Jonas 02/13 – Kelly Kroll If you are considering home care in Kalamazoo, MI, for an aging loved one, […]
Five Reasons Nutrition Is So Important for a Senior with Cancer
The last thing your senior might be worried about as she deals with a cancer treatment program might be eating anything, much less healthy food choices. But focusing on nutrients can help her immensely as she fights this battle. Her Body Needs Nutrients Every person’s body needs nutrients, but cancer patients are particularly in need […]
FRESH PERSPECTIVE TEAM UPDATE
Congratulations to our newest Caregivers. Welcome the Fresh Perspective Home Care Team! Happy January Birthday Wishes: 01/04 – Celeste Warren 01/28 – Lauren Voight A big THANK YOU to our Team Members celebrating January Anniversaries! 9 years – Kelly Kroll 4 years – Hope Partanen 3 years – Angela Honer 2 years – James Hill […]
