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Meal Prepping for Seniors Seniors often skip meals because they find too tiresome to cook for themselves or do not find themselves as hungry as they used to. Make sure that they are eating properly by preparing meals they can easily heat and eat. #MealPreparation #Seniors

Who Needs Speech Therapy Speech therapy is commonly used to help speech disorders that develop in childhood. However, it can also assist adults with speech impairments due to injury or illness, such as a stroke or a brain injury. It can help with the following speech and language impairments: 1. Articulation, fluency, and resonance disorders... 2. Receptive disorders 3. Expressive disorders 4. Aphasia (affecting a person’s ability to read and write) 5. Dysarthria (slow or slurred speech) #SpeechTherapy #LanguageImpairments

Happy Thanksgiving It is once again the time of the year for the family to gather around the Thanksgiving feast. Let us take this time to not only enjoy our Thanksgiving turkey but also be grateful for the blessings in the past year. #ThanksgivingDay #BeGrateful

Making Your Routine Easy Some activities that you considered part of your routine may now be difficult if you are old, suffer from an injury, or are managing a chronic illness. Have someone make your day easier through our home health aides. #DailyRoutine #HomeHealthAides

Common Post-Surgical Complications While you typically experience discomfort such as nausea and vomiting, sore throat, and other symptoms after surgery, there are still serious complications you need to check. These can include: 1. Shock a severe drop in blood pressure... 2. Bleeding 3. Would infection 4. Deep vein thrombosis a blood clot in a large vein deep inside a leg, arm, or another part of the body 5. Pulmonary embolism a blood clot that traveled from the vein to the lungs (Source: www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx) #PostSurgical #CommonComplications

Spare Some Time for Exercise While most elderly try to steer clear of physical activity in fear of accidents and falls, studies have proven that the benefits of physical activity far outweigh its risks. Spare some time in your day for some light exercise. #Exercise #PhysicalActivity

Is Your Bath Gentle Enough? Seniors' skin is not as plump and supple as it used to. This makes it prone to dryness and irritation. Make sure to avoid frequent hot baths and harsh soaps during your bath that can strip your skin of natural oils. #SkinCare #Seniors

Prevent Falls at Home Slips and falls account for most hip injuries in the United States. Prevent these accidents in the household by keeping walkways, stairs, and entryways free of clutter. Also, ensure that these areas are well lit and have handrails. #FallPrevention #HomeSafety

Fun Mental Health Activities for Seniors As much as it is important to exercise to maintain physical health, it is also necessary to engage in activities that stimulate the brain. Keep your brain smart by engaging in the following activities: 1. Word games and puzzles... 2. Chess and other strategy games 3. Reading 4. Activities involving hand-eye coordination such as sewing, knitting, playing an instrument, etc. #FunActivities #MentalHealth #Seniors

Happy Veterans Day Today we honor our military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. With their strong patriotic spirit and belief in the common good, we are enjoying the peace and independence we have today. #VeteransDay #Veterans

Join Our Family Looking for a career as a skilled nurse or a caregiver? We are always in need of your assistance to care for our clients. We provide a positive environment for you and our clients. Come and join our family. #JoinUs #SkilledNurse #Caregiver

Keeping Yourself Safe With most stores and places reopening, it may be tempting to head out and have fun like usual. Make sure to keep yourself and your family safe during this pandemic and only go out when necessary. #StaySafe #RelianceHomeCareAgencyInc

Healthy Eating for Seniors Eating healthy is much more important as we age. Here are some useful tips: a. Eat foods with lots of nutrients without the extra calories... b. Pick foods that are low in cholesterol and fat c. Drink enough liquids d. Avoid empty calories e. Add color and texture to make your food more interesting (Source: medlineplus.gov/nutritionforolderadults.html) #HealthyEating #Seniors