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6 Foods to Help Your Liver

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Hello Seniors, Families and Friends. In todays world, we all would like to be a little more healthy physically and mentally. We will discuss mental health at another time. According to an article written by Banner Health, there are 6 foods that can aid in your liver health therefore promoting a healthier physical you. First, understand your liver plays a crucial role in processing foods and drink. Your liver’s main responsibility is to get rid of toxins and waste products that can be harmful to the body. Six foods that Banner says are good for your liver are as follows; 1.Lean Proteins, 2. Fruits and vegetables, 3. Olive oil, 4. Nuts and seeds, 5 Oatmeal and 6. Coffee and Teas. For more information on how to remain at home safely, feel free to contact us on one of the methods within.

 

VA Community Care Network Programs

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This guide provides Veterans and their families with a concise overview of potential benefits they may be eligible for. It focuses primarily on the VA Community Care Networks’ Homemaker, Home Health Aide, and Respite programs. Please note that this is a general guide and should not be construed as legal advice.

All questions regarding benefits should be addressed to your local VA Medical Center.

VA Community Care Network

Homemaker/Home Health Aide/Respite

Eligibility

• Veterans enrolled in VA health care or referred by Veterans Service Coordinators.
• Members from the military, naval, or air service separated under conditions other than dishonorable or current and former members of the Reserves or National Guard, activated under federal orders (excluding training purposes) and who completed the full duration of their active duty call.
• Requiring assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Duty Requirements

A service duration of 24 continuous months or the complete term of the active duty call.
Exceptions: Those discharged for hardship or received an “early out.”

If not currently enrolled in VA health care, Veterans should apply to determine their eligibility.

Service Hours and Care Types

The number of hours authorized, on average, ranges from 6 to 16 hours per week, depending on the needs of the Veteran and is authorized by a care coordinator or social worker at a VA Medical Center. If necessary, service hours can extend to cover twenty-four hours per day. The type of care provided, whether it be homemaker, home health aide (HHA), or respite care, will be assessed and determined based on the individual needs of the Veteran.

How to apply
– Complete the 10-lOEZ form and send it to the Veterans Administration.

– Online Application: Only one application needs to be completed via one of the two methods.

If you’re a veteran enrolled in VA Health Care, here’s how to secure home care benefits:

Appointment with PCP
Make an appointment and undergo a health assessment with a Primary Care Physician within the VA Health System.
Be candid about your health needs; now is not the time for modesty.

Care Need is identified
If a need for care is identified, your Primary Care Physician will send a referral to your VA caseworker for further evaluation.

Quantity of Care
Your VA caseworker will determine the type and quantity of care you qualify for.

Your Choice of Home Care Agency
Your caseworker will discuss the in-network home care agencies in your area with you. You have the option to select an agency yourself or have one assigned to you.

Referral is Sent to Home Care Agency
The caseworker will send the referral to the chosen home care agency.

Home Care Agency Accepts Referral
Upon receipt of the referral, the home care agency will confirm you as a client.

Care Schedule Created
The agency will work with you to create a care schedule that fits within the guidelines of the referral.

Painting Class with Seniors

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Hello Seniors, Friends and Families. We love to do activities with our seniors. We hosted a painting class at Andara Senior Living. As you can see from the video, everyone enjoyed their painting experience as well as the classical music. And, everyone painted a beautiful picture. For more information on getting us to do activities with a senior in your life, please inquire within.

What Safety Issues Exist for Seniors Living Alone?

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When seniors live alone, they must have a safe and secure environment. Staying independent means that seniors need to be able to address safety issues, either on their own or with the help of senior home care services and family caregivers.

Entrances and Exits

Entrances and exits are a huge problem for seniors because they can be common spots for falls and other injuries. Lighting issues need to be addressed and walkways need to be clear of tripping hazards. It’s also important to make sure that there are working locks on doors and windows. Home care providers can keep track of these issues and help seniors address them.

Stairs and Flooring

Inside the home, flooring and stairs can cause similar issues as entrances and exits can. Hallways and stairs need to be free of clutter and tripping hazards. They should also have sturdy handrails so seniors can grab them whenever necessary. Carpets, rugs, and other flooring types need to be secure and without tripping hazards of their own.

Kitchens

In kitchens, seniors may find that counters and cooking surfaces might not be at the right height any longer. This is especially true if they’ve started to shrink or if they need to sit to work in the kitchen. Appliances need to have easy access to controls that are also easy to read. Any dangerous items, like cleaning supplies and sharp items, might need to be secured as well.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms are a huge concern for many seniors, particularly if they’re experiencing more trouble with mobility. Adding grab bars and using assistive tools like shower benches can make it safer to use the bathroom properly. Seniors may need additional help from personal care at home if they’re having significant trouble keeping up with hygiene tasks.

Bedrooms

Seniors need to be both comfortable and safe in their bedrooms in particular. The bed should be at a safe height to get in and out easily. Using bed rails might be a good idea overnight, especially for seniors with mobility issues. A nightlight can help aging adults get to the bathroom safely overnight and it might be a good idea to make sure there is a phone or emergency call button near the bed.

Lighting

Lighting throughout the house is another safety concern. Bright, glare-free lighting helps seniors to see easily without tripping over objects or shadows. Easy-access light switches are important, but it can also be a good idea to put motion-sensing light fixtures in each room. Nightlights are also helpful everywhere in the house, not just in bedrooms and bathrooms.

Emergencies

Carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and other safety tools are crucial. There should be a fire extinguisher in the kitchen, just in case. It’s also a good idea to come up with an emergency plan for all sorts of situations so that seniors know exactly what they need to do in a given situation. These plans are also incredibly helpful for senior home care providers.

Senior home care services can offer companionship to aging adults, but they also work hard to ensure that seniors are as safe as possible at home. Home care providers can assist with home safety assessments, fall prevention, and daily safety as well.

Reference
https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/keeping-seniors-safe-in-their-own-homes

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

Painting Class with Friends!

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Hello Seniors, Families and Friends. As many of you know, we love to get out and do activities with our clients. With the help of a friend Dustin Baker and Andara Senior Living, we were able to present a painting class for our friends. Thank you Andara and Dustin for your participation. As you can see from the pictures, classical music and a paint project can be a great time.

Visiting with Post Acute Rehabilitation Center!

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Hello Seniors, Families and Friends. As many of you may know, activities with seniors is the best part of my job. In these pictures, we enjoyed sponsoring a drum circle at a Post Acute Rehabilitation Center. What a fantastic way to place joy in the hearts of seniors going through a rough time. We all had such a great time, we forgot about our issues for a short time. To have Golden Heart plan an activity at your facility, please contact us and we would love to help make it happen.

Six Ways Home Care Makes Long-distance Caregiving Easier

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Caring for a family member from far away is full of some interesting challenges, but it’s possible. Long-distance caregivers often worry that they’re missing something or that they aren’t helping enough. Having help from home care services can reduce a great many of those difficulties without making seniors feel as if they’re being restricted. Here are some of the main ways home care providers can help.

Check-ins and Updates

It can be tough for long-distance caregivers to check in as much as they really need to, especially in the right ways. Sometimes it’s a delicate balance between just enjoying the senior’s company when talking with them and not wanting to overstep boundaries. When elder care providers are there visiting seniors in person, it’s a lot easier for long-distance caregivers to get an unbiased update about what’s happening with the person they care about.

Addressing Unique Needs

Each senior has a different experience and faces different health issues and other challenges. Senior care providers understand this fact and they are prepared to look at what the person receiving care truly needs. That allows them to help put a plan together that addresses those unique needs as thoroughly as possible.

Coordinating Services

Managing multiple health issues or other challenges sometimes means that seniors rely on a variety of different services or therapies. From afar, it can be really difficult to manage those services. Home care providers can help seniors to stay on target and coordinate these different care options. This makes it easier for seniors to get the care that they truly need.

Promoting Security and Safety

Safety is a huge part of helping aging adults to stay in their own homes for as long as they can. When family caregivers aren’t able to be there in person to ensure safety, it’s helpful to have someone else available to do those checks. Elderly care providers understand what types of safety issues are a huge concern for aging adults, so they’re able to stay on top of safety at home.

Offering Companionship

Depending on health issues, where family and friends live, and many other details, seniors often find themselves battling loneliness. Over time, this can even lead to isolation and bigger problems, like depression. When senior care providers stop in to help aging adults and tackle tasks for them, they’re also offering companionship that breaks through that loneliness.

Offering Flexibility

Above all, seniors need flexibility when they’re staying in their own homes while family caregivers live far away. Being able to access the different types of assistance that they need when they need it is the most important factor to consider. Home care providers can offer that flexibility, ensuring that seniors have just as much help as they need and want.

Adapting to long-distance caregiving can feel overwhelming for family caregivers, but having the right tools and solutions in place helps. Home care services can help family caregivers stay aware of what’s happening with their aging adults while also assisting in all of the ways that seniors need.

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

How Can Companion Care at Home Help Seniors Reduce Stress?

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Navigating the challenges of aging is not for the faint of heart. Managing stress is a big part of aging gracefully, especially while dealing with health complications and other difficulties. Companion care at home can be a valuable resource for seniors who need and want support and companionship while they deal with the stress of daily life.

Engaging in Meaningful Activities

Feeling as if life has meaning is a huge part of reducing stress levels, particularly for seniors. Simple activities like playing a game or gardening offer seniors something to do, but they also help to keep brains and bodies active and engaged. These activities are a lot easier with someone else around to talk to.

Offering Emotional Support and Companionship

One of the biggest ways that companion care at home helps seniors is to offer emotional support. Seniors often end up feeling lonely and isolated for a variety of reasons. Companion care offers someone who can listen and with whom seniors can build relationships that matter.

Assisting with Small Daily Tasks

Home care providers offer hands-on help with daily tasks, like making meals and light household chores. Companion care at home is slightly different, but they might also assist with some small daily tasks. They can help seniors remember to do specific activities, for instance, like exercising or remembering to eat. If seniors need more help, different types of caregivers can offer that assistance.

Promoting Autonomy and Independence

One source of stress for aging adults is the worry that they won’t be able to continue living their lives on their own terms. Companion caregivers can offer seniors the emotional support they need to remember that there is plenty that they can still do on their own. When seniors feel empowered, they’re more likely to feel as if they still have some control over their lives.

Offering Individual Attention

Sometimes seniors feel as if they get lumped in with everyone else. But companion care at home is there to offer them individual attention according to their own needs. There aren’t any one-size-fits-all plans for the day, and that can be tremendously comforting for seniors.

Improving Safety and Security

Companion caregivers are in a unique position. They’re there to offer companionship and emotional support, but they also understand what life is like for aging adults. They know what to watch out for and what signs could indicate that seniors aren’t living as safely as they could be. This alone is a huge source of stress, both for seniors and for the family members who love them. Companion caregivers can help families to know what’s going on with the seniors they love so that they can take steps to help them be safer when they need to do so.

Companion care at home offers essential companionship and support for seniors, which can go a long way toward reducing stress levels. These caregivers can help in a variety of other ways, too, which keeps seniors happy and healthy for as long as possible.

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

CEU at a Local Hospital

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Hello Seniors, Families and Friends. Today, we did a CEU at A Local Hospital. A CEU means Continuing Education Unit. We love to share information. Dr Cohen did an amazing job with his presentation on “ The Psychiatric Risks of Hospitalization”. Thank you Dr. Cohen for your knowledge and participation. The more we share. The more we learn. The more we grow. Let’s keep growing.

Upcoming Senior Living Events

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Hello Seniors, Families and Friends. As an FYI, we have several events at Senior Living Communities coming soon. For more information on where and what, please contact us from the information within. According to Aging Care and an article written by Leah Hallstrom, the are seven levels and three stages of dementia. The three stages are Early, Middle and Late. Within those stages, there are 7 levels all having to do with cognitive decline. For more information on how to get care for a loved one or to get information on this article, please contact us from the information within.