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As essential workers, our caregivers are valued and supported as much as the clients they care for. They really are the superheroes here, says Bunny Levyn in this Philadelphia Inquirer article: https://www.inquirer.com/sponsored-content/

Taking care of our hearts is an important part of self-care that sets a healthy example for others. During #AmericanHeartMonth, learn the latest heart-healthy recommendations for you and your senior loved ones. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/heart-healthy-living

Tony Bennett's family has revealed that the 94-year-old singer is living with Alzheimer’s but that’s not stopping him from bringing joy to the world: https://www.npr.org//9/tony-bennett-has-alzheimers-disease

#BlackHistoryMonth fact: Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston learned about sickle cell disease firsthand as a Philadelphia General Hospital intern. Her later groundbreaking research on the disease led to the establishment of a national newborn screening program.

For all of us at Comfort Keepers, showing appreciation for our caregivers is a year-round effort but we do like to make a special celebration on National Caregivers Day! Please join us in doing something nice for someone who cares for others personally or professionally.

What does in-home care involve? It’s personalized and focused on companionship and engagement. Our caregivers can help with meal prep, transportation, grooming, and so much more: https://www.comfortkeepers.com//philadelphia//in-home-care

Retirees over 65 who volunteer often live to be older than their non-volunteer peers, according to a study done by The American Geriatrics Society. In fact, volunteering has many health benefits! Here are just a few: - Volunteers have better social networks and social engagement leads to reduced stress. - Volunteering leads to a more active lifestyle, which can reduce risk of disease and boost the body’s immune system. - Volunteering builds self-confidence and shows us how ...much we have to offer at any age. At Comfort Keepers, our caregivers are able to support clients in exploring virtual volunteer opportunities and help them get the resources to begin. https://www.comfortkeepers.com//seniors-reap-benefits-from

Today on World Cancer Day, help fight cancer in all its forms by taking the 21-day challenge at https://www.worldcancerday.org/21DayChallenge! Caring for someone with cancer? Try this resource guide: https://www.cancer.org//care/caregiver-resource-guide.html

Peace and joy to you and yours on Christmas and all year long!

Respite: Providing or being temporary care in relief of a primary caregiver - Merriam-Webster Dictionary Respite care is by definition a temporary role of providing relief for the primary caregiver, which allows them to provide the best possible care for their loved one. Finding the right time to ask for support can be challenging, but we’re here to help you. Talk to your family about the benefits that respite care can provide. It gives seniors an opportunity for socializa...tion and a fresh perspective, and it allows family caregivers to recharge and rest so they can give the best care possible to their loved one. Is it time for your family to ask for a helping hand? Find out here: https://www.comfortkeepers.com//when-it-is-time-to-conside

Today is the first day of winter when we experience the shortest daylight of the year. It’s a good season for keeping warm and checking on your loved ones!

Prepare to be amazed as a former prima ballerina living with Alzheimer’s comes to life when she hears Swan Lake. Our bodies remember! https://www.facebook.com/199098633470668/posts/8408081715905611/?vh=e

Our nutritional needs change as we age and that means our dietary habits should change, too. Learn how to help senior loved ones adapt at https://www.webmd.com//features/nutritional-needs-change-a