by HomeJoy | May 31, 2018 | Educational, In-Home Care, Safety N Recovery
by Keri L Story, MS, OTR/L What is aging in place? The ability to live in one’s own home and community independently, safely, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level (CDC 2013). The aging population or silver Tsunami consists of 46.2 million...
by HomeJoy | Dec 8, 2017 | Educational, HomeJoy, Safety N Recovery, Uncategorized
Did your mother’s femur break and then she fell down or did she fall and then her femur broke? I asked this question just a couple weeks ago as I was meeting with the son of a potential client. He was trying to take care of her with the support of family, but they...
by HomeJoy | Oct 3, 2017 | Educational, Health N Wellness, Uncategorized
Drinking 8 ounces of water first thing every morning is good for your overall health for several reasons. Doing something simple like drinking water can motivate you to make other good decisions for living a healthier lifestyle. Below are just 5 reasons why drinking...
by HomeJoy | May 26, 2017 | Educational, Health N Wellness, HomeJoy, Uncategorized
I walked into the home of an elderly couple and asked them a question which I repeat almost daily, “What is the most important thing we can do for you?” The husband spoke up saying that his wife needed help at least once a week to take a shower. She wasn’t safe doing...
by HomeJoy | Mar 28, 2017 | Educational, Health N Wellness, Uncategorized
How should our clothes fit as we age? Can we still have swag when our body starts to demand certain accommodations? An elderly person may still appreciate style, but find it is hard to keep up. Not that I am recommending skinny jeans for anyone at any age, but have...
by HomeJoy | Nov 10, 2016 | Educational, Health N Wellness, HomeJoy, Uncategorized
Most people know that it is bad when medications prescribed by a physician are not taken as prescribed. It is equally as bad when a physician prescribes new medications without knowing that their client hasn’t taken their current medications properly. It only gets...
