by HomeJoy | Jun 5, 2015 | Educational, Health N Wellness, Uncategorized
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you are far from being alone. According to the American Diabetes Association, ADA, about 29.1 million Americans have diabetes. This is a large enough number to bet that everyone reading this article has a friend or a family...
by HomeJoy | Mar 31, 2015 | Educational, Health N Wellness
When I am visiting my clients I think to myself, “Slow down and relax.” They are often already dealing with anxiety and I feel like I shouldn’t show up with all of my busyness and commotion. I see their lives changing and I don’t want to make it harder for them than...
by HomeJoy | Jan 31, 2015 | Caring N Engagement, Educational, Health N Wellness
Most everybody knows at least one person, who calls them self a “Shut In”. You often feel sorry for their difficulty, but what they may really enjoy is something you could provide. Here are seven ideas that could make the winter months easier; Add some romance to...
by HomeJoy | Aug 1, 2014 | Health N Wellness, Safety N Recovery, Uncategorized
Falling and becoming weaker is not a normal part of aging. Let me repeat myself, falling is NOT A NORMAL PART OF AGING! Most people have the belief that as they get older they will become weaker and eventually fall. This is not true. Yes, most of the time falling is...
by HomeJoy | Apr 28, 2014 | Health N Wellness, In-Home Care, Uncategorized
When I make a skilled nurse visit to a client’s home for medication set up I notice swollen ankles and puffy fingers. I know the client’s habits, so I ask questions about last nights dinner, today’s fluid intake, or how long they were out for a family get together....
by HomeJoy | Apr 16, 2014 | Health N Wellness, Safety N Recovery, Uncategorized
There are many myths (untrue stories) about pain. No matter what you have heard, here is what’s true: Most people don’t have to live with pain. There are pain treatments that work for most people. If your doctor has not been able to help you, ask to see a...
