Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
Happy New Year!!!
The staff at All Generations Home Care is personally grateful to every one of you for your tremendous support in 2013. We wish everyone a rewarding, joyous new year and look forward to working with you in 2014!
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Four tips for discussing in-home care
by ElderCarelink
For senior adults who take pride in their independence, admitting they might need help around the house can be challenging. They might resist the thought of someone being in their home on a regular basis, even if that person has their best interests at heart. Preparing your loved one for in-home care is an important step toward a smooth transition. In-home care allows your elder to remain independent, maintain the comforts of home, and reap the benefits of a part- or full-time caregiver.
Approach the topic with patience and understanding, and keep these tips in mind along the way:
1. Emphasize the positive. Point out the many things they can still do on their own. Talk about their freedom to make choices, and assure them they will still be in charge.
2. Talk about what a caregiver can do for them. Ask them what burdens they might want lifted. Do they worry about forgetting their medication? Would they like to have their meals prepared for them? Making decisions together can open the doors to change.
3. Talk to the doctor. Sometimes hearing the encouragement of a physician can help overcome resistance to an in-home caregiver. At the very least, the recommendation can open doors to further discussion.
4. Interview caregivers together. Make the decision with your loved one. If they know their opinion is valued, they might feel more in control, and be more accepting of in-home care.
By involving your loved one in every step of the decision for in-home care, you are showing them how much their opinion matters, which can help the transition for everyone.
ALL GENERATIONS HOME CARE is available 24/7...PLEASE CALL 336-610-8300 for your FREE IN-HOME Care assessment.
by ElderCarelink
For senior adults who take pride in their independence, admitting they might need help around the house can be challenging. They might resist the thought of someone being in their home on a regular basis, even if that person has their best interests at heart. Preparing your loved one for in-home care is an important step toward a smooth transition. In-home care allows your elder to remain independent, maintain the comforts of home, and reap the benefits of a part- or full-time caregiver.
Approach the topic with patience and understanding, and keep these tips in mind along the way:
1. Emphasize the positive. Point out the many things they can still do on their own. Talk about their freedom to make choices, and assure them they will still be in charge.
2. Talk about what a caregiver can do for them. Ask them what burdens they might want lifted. Do they worry about forgetting their medication? Would they like to have their meals prepared for them? Making decisions together can open the doors to change.
3. Talk to the doctor. Sometimes hearing the encouragement of a physician can help overcome resistance to an in-home caregiver. At the very least, the recommendation can open doors to further discussion.
4. Interview caregivers together. Make the decision with your loved one. If they know their opinion is valued, they might feel more in control, and be more accepting of in-home care.
By involving your loved one in every step of the decision for in-home care, you are showing them how much their opinion matters, which can help the transition for everyone.
ALL GENERATIONS HOME CARE is available 24/7...PLEASE CALL 336-610-8300 for your FREE IN-HOME Care assessment.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
NORTH CAROLINA IS AGING
Here are the facts.
*Our 65 and older population will almost double in the next 20 years from 1.3 to 2.3 million.
*While North Carolina is 10th nationally in the size of the population, we are 9th in those 60 and older.
*By 2025, 86 of the NC's 100 counties are projected to have more people over the age of 60 than age 17 and under.
*In 2025, one in four North Carolinians will be 60 and older.
*Over the next two decades, 75-84 age groups will be the fastest growing population with a growth of 96 percent than the 65-74 and 85 and over age groups with a growth rate of 70 percent.
*The number 85 and older will grow fastest beginning in 2030, when the oldest of our 2.4 million baby boomers near their 85th birthday.
Source: NC State Data Center, American Community Survey 2007-2011
Here are the facts.
*Our 65 and older population will almost double in the next 20 years from 1.3 to 2.3 million.
*While North Carolina is 10th nationally in the size of the population, we are 9th in those 60 and older.
*By 2025, 86 of the NC's 100 counties are projected to have more people over the age of 60 than age 17 and under.
*In 2025, one in four North Carolinians will be 60 and older.
*Over the next two decades, 75-84 age groups will be the fastest growing population with a growth of 96 percent than the 65-74 and 85 and over age groups with a growth rate of 70 percent.
*The number 85 and older will grow fastest beginning in 2030, when the oldest of our 2.4 million baby boomers near their 85th birthday.
Source: NC State Data Center, American Community Survey 2007-2011
At All Generations Home Care our care specialist look forward to helping our clients and their family members in many ways. We can assist around the home with task so you can have more time to enjoy your friends and family and enjoy the Holiday Season. Call today and schedule a free get-acquainted visit to discuss how we can help make this Special time of year easier so your time together can be spent making Cherished stress-free Holiday memories. 336-610-8300 27/7
Friday, November 1, 2013
All
Generations Home Care offers many benefits to improve the quality of
life of senior clients and the whole family: our Non-Medical In-Home
Care Service helps lessen the daily workload for families. Care
Specialist can keep the house clean, prepare nourishing meals, do med
reminders, provide transportation and companionship along with personal
care. Family Caregivers are grateful for the help and peace of mind, and
senior clients usually feel better about not having to impose on loved
ones for tasks they could once manage on their own.
We can provide service 24/7 including Holidays. Inquiries Please call:336-610-8300.
We can provide service 24/7 including Holidays. Inquiries Please call:336-610-8300.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Chatham Community
Business Showcase
October 29, 2013
12:00 - 5:30 p.m.
http://www.ccucc.net/sites/default/files/BusinessShowcaseFlyer2013.pdf
Hosted by
Pittsboro Ford
1245 Thompson Street, Pittsboro
For More Information
Chatham Chamber of Commerce
919.742.3333 | info@ccucc.net
OPEN TO ALL - NO ADMISSION FEE
There will be something of interest for all at the Chatham Community Business Showcase.
1. 50+ Businesses will showcase their products and services.
2. Free chair massages - New Branch Chiropractic
3. Free chair, hand, arm massages, and reflexology - Spa at Bell House
4. Health Screenings with physicians available to discuss screenings - Chatham Hospital
5. Blood Pressure Checks - Piedmont Health
6. Courtesy brow waxing, simple haircuts, hair feathers, nail polish & ornaments, color consultations and more - This is it Cuts+
7. Fitness Activities - Chatham Y
8. Cornhole Game - Carolina Farm Credit
9. Fatal Vision Goggles experience - Chatham Sheriff’s Office & Pittsboro Police Dept.
10. Taste Samples - Local Restaurants
11. Many hourly door prizes and more!
2. Free chair massages - New Branch Chiropractic
3. Free chair, hand, arm massages, and reflexology - Spa at Bell House
4. Health Screenings with physicians available to discuss screenings - Chatham Hospital
5. Blood Pressure Checks - Piedmont Health
6. Courtesy brow waxing, simple haircuts, hair feathers, nail polish & ornaments, color consultations and more - This is it Cuts+
7. Fitness Activities - Chatham Y
8. Cornhole Game - Carolina Farm Credit
9. Fatal Vision Goggles experience - Chatham Sheriff’s Office & Pittsboro Police Dept.
10. Taste Samples - Local Restaurants
11. Many hourly door prizes and more!
WORKSHOP FOCUSED ON GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
HOSPICE OF DAVIDSON COUNTY OFFERS WORKSHOP
FOCUSED ON GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
LEXINGTON, NC (October 28, 2013) –
Hospice of Davidson County is offering a workshop to support individuals who
are grieving as the holiday season approaches.
“Handling the Holidays” is a free
workshop that will be held on Tuesday, November 19 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Hospice
of Davidson County, located at 200 Hospice Way, off of Highway 64 East in
Lexington.
The holidays can be a particularly challenging time for those who are
experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one. This workshop will help those experiencing a
loss to explore realistic and healthy coping skills during the upcoming holiday
season. Led by Bereavement Counselor
Tonya Ragan, the program is free for attendees, but advanced registration is
required by November 15. To register,
please call (336) 475-5444.
For more than 28 years, Hospice of Davidson County has surrounded
patients and families with exceptional medical support and compassionate care
through their end of life journey. Each
year, the United Way agency cares for more than 700 patients and families
facing a life-limiting diagnosis or terminal illness in a variety of settings,
including private homes, skilled care facilities and at our inpatient facility,
The Henry Etta and Bruce Hinkle Hospice
House. Hospice of Davidson County is
recognized by the Accreditation Commission of Health Care and is a member of
the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. For more information about Hospice of
Davidson County, please visit www.hospiceofdavidson.org
or call (336) 475-5444.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Halloween safety Tips for the Elderly For
most of us Halloween holds childhood memories of dressing up, carving
pumpkins and going door to door for candy and treats. And for the
elder population this memory expands to giving out candy and treats
to the costumed children at their door.
Friday, October 11, 2013
It's that time again for the TROY/MONTGOMERY SENIOR CENTER "Senior Fun Day" 2013. This years event will be held on Wednesday, October 16, from 10am-1pm. The event is being held at the James Garner First Bank Conference Center, located on 211 Burnett Street in Troy. We are looking forward to a Great Day of Fun & Fellowship. If you have an questions please contact Sylvia Hurley @910-572-4464.
Current Events Depression and its Treatment in Older Adults This educational webinar is being held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM MST.
Current Events
Depression and its Treatment in Older Adults
This educational webinar is being held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM MST.REGISTER HERE
Friday, August 30, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
ONE-DAY GRIEF CAMP
HOSPICE
OF DAVIDSON COUNTY OFFERS FREE, ONE-DAY GRIEF CAMP
FOR
CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
Free
camp will help children and adults who are grieving a loss
LEXINGTON,
NC (August 22, 2013) – Hospice of Davidson County is offering a one-day
family camp for children, youth and adults who are grieving the loss of a loved
one. The camp, called “Bridges of Hope,” will be held on Saturday,
September 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hospice of Davidson County
campus, located at 200 Hospice Way, off of Highway 64 East in Lexington.
The free,
one-day camp is designed for children and youth in grades first through tenth
(grades 1-10), and the adults in their lives who are grieving a loss.
Participants will have opportunities to express their feelings while interacting
and gaining support from peers who are also experiencing a similar loss.
Skilled Hospice of Davidson County staff, qualified community leaders and
trained volunteers will offer grief support through music, pet therapy, crafts,
sharing stories, adult grief classes, creative play, and intergenerational
activities. Lunch will be provided to all participants.
Advanced
registration is required for this free, one-day camp. To register, please
call (336) 475-5444 before September 20, 2013 or visit the website, www.hospiceofdavidson.org
and download the registration form.
For more than 28 years, Hospice of Davidson County has
surrounded patients and families with exceptional medical support and
compassionate care through their end of life journey. Each year, the
United Way agency cares for more than 750 patients and families facing a
life-limiting diagnosis or terminal illness in a variety of settings, including
private homes, skilled care facilities and at an inpatient facility, The
Henry Etta and Bruce Hinkle Hospice House. Hospice of Davidson County
provides services to more than 17 communities across the county, is recognized
by the Accreditation Commission of Health Care, and is a member of the National
Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. For more information about
Hospice of Davidson County, please visit www.hospiceofdavidson.org,
call (336) 475-5444.
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