AUGUST 2021 FRESH PERSPECTIVE TEAM UPDATE
Congratulations to our newest Caregivers. Welcome to the Fresh Perspective Home Care Team! 07/09 – Harley Futrell 7/13 – Shaquilla Searles Happy Birthday Wishes: 08/02 – Wendy Leach 08/23 – George Miller
MONTHLY HIGH FIVE!
Our August 2021 High Five goes out to Leeanna Wagner! Leeanna has been part of the Fresh Perspective Home Care family since May of 2020. As a full time college student, she works with us between semesters and during her breaks. Leeanna has grown through her experiences and training over the past year. She is […]
Four Big Benefits of Routines for Aging Adults with Dementia
Dementia changes how your senior’s brain functions, which can create bigger differences in the rest of her life than she expects. In the past, she might have had a loose set of routines for her day. As her dementia progresses, though, your senior may find that it’s much more important than ever before to have […]
Stress-Busting Starts With a Tidy, Organized Home
Have you ever considered that your home could be increasing your stress? Studies have found that clutter can trigger low-grade anxiety in people. It makes it harder to think, respond to others, and impacts the immune system. A tidy, organized home is one key to busting stress. Clean One Room at a Time When you’re […]
MONTHLY HIGH FIVE!
Our July 2021 High Five goes out to Joan Pettit! Joan was a stand out for this month’s High Five Award! Since joining the Fresh Perspective Home Care family last October, it was quickly obvious that she has the heart of a caregiver and is very attentive to the needs of her clients. Joan is […]
JULY 2021 FRESH PERSPECTIVE TEAM UPDATE
Congratulations to our newest Caregivers. Welcome to the Fresh Perspective Home Care Team! Happy Birthday Wishes: 07/09 – Dwayne Thomas 07/18 – Gaye Ann Densberger 07/21 – Madeline Wick And a big THANK YOU to our Team Members celebrating Anniversaries! 4 Years – Patricia McGrew 4 Years – Dee Hiscock 2 Years – Luann […]
Activities for Seniors
Children aren’t the only ones who pipe up with “I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.” Our older family members often feel the same way. As we age, the things that interested us in our younger years either have long since been conquered or we are simply unable to do those things with the same aptitude. […]
Creating An Advance Directive
How do we want to be treated when we get to the end of our lives? What decisions would we like made on our behalf if we are unable to make them? Life is uncertain. It’s important to have a plan in place. An Advance Directive is a document to let family and medical professionals […]
Build a Team When Caring for Your Aging Parents
Two neighbors were chatting, and one asked the other how she’s been doing after her mom’s stroke. The neighbor often heard the other neighbor leaving for the hospital very early in the morning. She also knew about the care needs of the dad, who had dementia. The other neighbor admitted she was feeling overwhelmed. […]
Could Your Dad Have PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects all ages. It’s not something people should feel they have to hide. That’s the goal of June’s PTSD Awareness Month. How much do you know about PTSD? Could your dad have PTSD and need help managing it? Signs of PTSD PTSD sometimes develops after traumatic events. For example, soldiers may […]
