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Month: March 2022

Golden Heart Senior Care is Named “Top 100 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Greater Phoenix!”

Posted on by Craig Bass

So this just happened…TOP 100 LARGEST WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES FOR PHOENIX!

On 7/14/14, Rodney Malone and I dove off the high dive and purchased this Golden Heart master franchise. There were two of us. Zero business. Startup. We now serve 94 zip codes east of I-17.
Had different corporate and entrepreneurial backgrounds, but a PASSION FOR SENIORS.
We knew home care was a thing because of the “ rather spirited protestations” of my parents who were never leaving their beloved home.
Barbara, my Mom, said “ I am going to live in my own home that I love until my last breath”. And she did that.

We are very proud of our 136 plus employees. All of our team are fully vaccinated.

We are also so very proud of the thousands of families we have been privileged to serve over these years. We have partnered with our valued referral partners and we appreciate them. Here’s to the talented clinical team who are so compassionate to our seniors! We thank you all with deep gratitude.
#goldenheartscottsdale

Top Signs Doctors Look for When Dementia is Suspected

Posted on by Craig Bass

Are you worried that your elderly loved one might have dementia? Are they forgetting things? Is your elderly loved one especially frustrated during the evenings? If you think your elderly loved one has dementia, it is best to have them see a doctor. There are some signs that doctors usually look for when dementia is suspected. If they find these signs and the tests determine your elderly loved one has dementia, they can make a treatment plan. From there, you can make a plan to care for them at home. This plan might include you helping with their household chores and having them receive companion care at home services.

Loss of Mental Functions

Your elderly loved one’s doctor will look for a loss of mental functions if you or they suspect dementia. They will talk to your elderly loved one to see how they communicate. They will ask questions to see what your elderly loved one can remember or retain. If they determine there is loss of mental functions, a dementia diagnosis could be given. However, they may want to see your elderly loved one more than once to determine if the loss of mental functions are a regular thing.

Forgetting Things Formally Learned

How is your elderly loved one’s recall with things they formally learned? Their doctor will be looking to see if things are forgotten that your elderly loved one has known for a long time. They can measure this by the amount of things your elderly loved one has forgotten from 50 years, 30 years, 10 years, or the last year.

Not Handling Daily Tasks Well

How is your elderly loved one doing with daily tasks? The doctor will ask your elderly loved one if they have difficulties with things such as doing the laundry, vacuuming, making food, or taking their medications. If your elderly loved one isn’t in the proper state to answer these questions, the doctor may need you or a senior companion to answer for them.

Conclusion

Have you thought that your elderly loved one may have dementia? If so, you should schedule a doctor’s appointment for them. The doctor can assess the state of your elderly loved one’s mental functions, ability to do tasks, and recall. If there are significant issues that point to a dementia diagnosis, the doctor may want to order more tests. After all the testing, if a dementia diagnosis is given, your elderly loved one might need companion care at home. They may need you and the senior care providers to help them on a regular basis.

Sources
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/dementia/index.html

If you or an aging loved one is considering companion care at home in Ahwatukee, AZ, please call the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Scottsdale at (480) 284-7360. We are here to help!

Congratulations Cynthia!

Posted on by Craig Bass

CONGRATULATIONS CYNTHIA! Golden Heart Senior Care is proud to announce that Cynthia is receiving a Caregiver Award today! Rodney and I saw two different clients in the past few days who raved about her excellent care. Cynthia is skilled clinically and has a BIG HEART! She is kind and compassionate. Cynthia ALWAYS picks up extra shifts to help and is respectful to the Office. Cynthia will get a bonus for this award. CONGRATULATIONS CYNTHIA AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK! Laurie

Thank You Bertha!

Posted on by Craig Bass

Golden Heart’s Lead Scheduler, Bertha, rocks hundreds of schedules every day. She manages the delicate dance of client and caregiver needs. Bertha has 26 plus years’ scheduling experience. Bertha is a tireless, passionate advocate for seniors. #goldenheartscottsdale

 

If you or an aging loved one is considering home care in Scottsdale, AZ, please call the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Scottsdale at (480) 284-7360. We are here to help!

Golden Heart Senior Care HEARTS Vanessa!

Posted on by Craig Bass

Golden Heart Senior Care HEARTS Vanessa, our Care Coordinator, works closely with all office team members to assure excellent care and smooth schedules for our clients. Vanessa is a CNA and has worked in memory care facilities and the field. She is amazing and puts up with all of my rapid-fire intakes and 4 am emails. She always volunteers to help get whatever needs to be done. Thank you Vanessa! #goldenheartscottsdale

 

If you or an aging loved one is considering home care in Scottsdale, AZ, please call the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Scottsdale at (480) 284-7360. We are here to help!

Meet Brittney!

Posted on by Craig Bass

Golden Heart Senior Care is proud of Brittney, a wonderful addition to our Office team. As Office Manager, she is responsible for overall running of the office; HR; recruiting and administration. We are thrilled to have her! Brittney has an excellent background in healthcare and recently moved to AZ! Welcome Brittney!

 

If you or an aging loved one is considering home care in Scottsdale, AZ, please call the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Scottsdale at (480) 284-7360. We are here to help!

Make “Let It Go” Your New Motto

Posted on by Craig Bass

What do you do each day? You’re probably up and at your parents’ house before they get up. You have breakfast started so that you’re ready to help them with showers and grooming. After they eat and take their daily pills, you clean the kitchen and start the housework. There are beds to make, laundry to do, carpets to vacuum, and surfaces to wipe down. You have sinks to clean, the tub/shower to scrub, and floors to sweep and mop. The tasks seem endless. Before you experience caregiver burnout, learn how to make “let it go” your motto. Bringing in home care providers to help lighten the load is one of the best places to start.

Find Ways to Release Stress

Ease stress through meditation. Put on beginner Yoga or Tai Chi videos and work out to them. If your parents want to join you, let them. These exercise routines are good at strengthening muscle, improving balance, and easing stress.

Journaling, meditation, and dance are all ways to ease stress. Crank up some music and dance around the house while you take care of routine chores like mopping and vacuuming. Your parents may want to join in, which helps improve everyone’s mood on a dreary day.

Get outside and let the power of fresh air and sun help ease stress when you can. A brisk walk around a park or neighborhood can help reduce stress and clear your mind. If there are nature trails nearby, studies show that time spent in nature is the best way to improve your mood.

Set Time Aside for Fun Activities

One of the best ways to avoid caregiver burnout is by making sure there is time for fun activities each day. Set aside an hour or two to do things you and your parents enjoy. They love musicals. Rent a new or old musical, make popcorn, and get some drinks ready. Have a lazy movie afternoon together.

Plan one day a month to go to a local museum or historic site for an afternoon. Stop at a café for lunch and tour the attraction together. When the weather cooperates, you could tour a botanical garden or zoo.

Have fun at home after purchasing some craft kits. Purchase kits to make stained glass suncatchers, embroidered wall hangings, or papercrafts. Work on them with your parents when you have some free time.

Have Home Care Aides Help With Housework

How do you free up some time for fun? Stop trying to do everything on your own. Hire professional home care providers to help with some of the daily chores. While you prepare your parents’ meals, caregivers could do the laundry and housework.

Home care aides make it easy to let some things go. You don’t have to be the only one caring for your mom and dad. Enjoy spending quality time with them by having home care aides handle some of the time-consuming daily chores. Call to learn more.

Sources:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/caregiver-stress/art-20044784

If you or an aging loved one is considering home care in Scottsdale, AZ, please call the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Scottsdale at (480) 284-7360. We are here to help!