Programs like senior services and home care help the elderly stay independent by providing assistance with daily living. Although most of the elderly population remains active and self-sufficient, some require assistance with medication, food and home care. These helpful programs perform invaluable services to those who need it. If you know someone who needs help, consider contacting these services. ...read more
Hospice services are very personal and caring in nature, so it does not seem right to produce a huge marketing method to sell these services. It is better to build relationships and participate in events to make your services know to potential patients. ...read more
Although we hope everyone will recover from an illness or old age, this is oftentimes not the case. In some situations, there is nothing that can be done to restore a person’s health. However, hospice care can make the end of one’s life much more comfortable through physical, emotional and spiritual assistance. ...read more
By Friends of the Family Home Health Care, LLC June 24, 2014
I was very pleased with Friends of the Family. They helped my mother in law with housekeeping and personal care. There staff is caring and professional. ...read more
By Friends of the Family Home Health Care, LLC June 24, 2014
I was very pleased with Friends of the Family. They helped my mother in law with housekeeping and personal care. There staff is caring and professional. ...read more
Sue Ansari RN, author and elder care expert announces the release of the new book,"Priceless Caregiving: Stories of Elder Care Success, Courage and Strength."Sue is a contributing author in one of the most uplifting books to be written all year. Now released in paperback, "Priceless Caregiving"can be ordered through Amazon.com or by contacting her office directly."I am so proud to have contributed to such a positive and insightful piece of literature that will help so many baby-boomers, seniors, and adult children of aging parents who are struggling with questions and concerns about an aging loved one.", states Ansari.The stories are true, heartwarming, and life-changing....showing how elder care services of all kinds have impacted the lives of senior clients and families."Priceless Caregiving"will take you on an emotional journey that will provide inspiration and hope. The stories themselves specifically show how elder care has saved seniors' families from stress, worry, and sleepless nights. The stories also teach all of us the importance of helping our aging loved ones maintainindependence and choice for life. Readers will be amazed at how caregivers have not only changed the lives of seniors, but also their family members.This insightful and inspirational book dispels the common myths and misconceptions associated with elder care services. The real-life stories within will help the reader discover how positive and motivating having a team of caregivers and a support system can be for the entire family. "Priceless Caregiving"reinforces how important it is to choose a reputable elder care service that cares about their clients like family, and provides information to help you make the right decisions for you and your aging loved ones.The book was compiled by Valerie VanBooven RN BSN who adds, "We owe great thanks and tribute to the tireless caregivers who wrote this book. Each contribution is from a real life hero for our senior population."Alice Lorraine Care Center has been providing 24-hour tender loving care for the elderly since 1994 in Monroe MI.Please visitwww.alicelorraine.comor call 734-243-4000 for additional information or to schedule a tour. ...read more
By Elder Care, Assisted Living, Monroe Michigan- Alice Lorraine Care Center December 16, 2009
An active life begins with healthy joints(ARA) - The new year often means resolutions like being healthier or exercising more often. What many people don't know is that our joints are the critical part of the body that allows us to be active and do the activities we most enjoy.Approximately one-third of Americans 35 and older say their joints prevent them from doing their favorite sport or activity in the last year and more than 50 percent of them just accepted that as part of theaging process, according to a recent study. The good news is there are simple and effective steps you can take to strengthen and protect these "forgotten soldiers" - ensuring your joints a healthy kick-off to an active year.Dr. Kevin R. Stone, an orthopedic surgeon at the Stone Clinic and founder of the Stone Research Foundation and Joint Juice, a San Francisco-based joint health beverage company, offers five tips for helping to maintain healthy joints:1. Manage your weight - You won't just look better - you'll feel better. Every extra pound puts four times the stress on your knees and other weight-bearing joints. Even a small amount of weight loss will give your joints relief.2. Be supplement savvy - Dietary supplements like glucosamine have been proven to help maintain joint function and mobility. Glucosamine is produced naturally in the body, but due to the physical demands of everyday life (let alone running, tennis or even walking), our body's supply is often not enough. Joint Juice beverages provide an easy way to drink your daily supply of glucosamine and avoid having to swallow two big horse pills a day.3. Stretch - Stretching isn't just for workouts. Take breaks throughout the day, especially at the office, to get re-energized. Range-of-motion exercises are a good way to keep muscles and ligaments flexible and strong.4. Use good technique - When sitting, standing and especially when lifting, using the proper technique will prevent fatigue and injury. Ask an expert if you don't know how to do it, but be sure to assess your technique for these simple daily activities.5. Make a date with your doctor - See a physician for a routine check-up at least once a year. Request an examination of your joints - from head to toe - and ask for tips on protecting your joints from daily stress.Courtesy of ARAcontentVisit us atwww.AliceLorraine.comfor help with an aging senior in the area. ...read more
By Elder Care, Assisted Living, Monroe Michigan- Alice Lorraine Care Center December 10, 2009
The holiday season is an ideal opportunity to check up on your aging parents. Here is a great article from agingcare.com. Visit us atwww.AliceLorraine.comfor help with an aging loved one.Holiday Visits: A Time When Adult Children May Notice a Decline with Their Aging ParentsAs the holidays approach,many long distance caregiversare now planning visits to their aging loved ones – perhaps the first opportunity in several months to personally observe older relatives.And the number of caregivers considered long distance is significant. According to a study conducted by the National Alliance of Caregiving, in collaboration with AARP, 15% of the estimated 34 million Americans who provide care to older family members live an hour or more away from their relative.Continue reading HERE: ...read more
By Elder Care, Assisted Living, Monroe Michigan- Alice Lorraine Care Center December 06, 2009