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Love Your Heart and Live Longer

by CHritz 6. February 2010 01:13
Heart Disease could kill you or not....read on to learn more. [More]

Celebrate Senior Independence Month

by Meredith Troy 30. January 2010 03:19
February is National Senior Independence Month. This is a time for senior citizens to evaluate their lifestyles with help from family and friends. This is a sensitive topic, but one that can be addressed respectfully.At Interim Healthcare, we strive to help seniors keep their independence as much as possible by providing a number of services which will allow them to live happy enriched lives. Rather than being forced to move into assisted living facilities, our clients are able to live active, safe, healthy, enriched lifestyles with help from our home health care providers.Interim HomeStyle Services focuses on our non-medical senior care. We feature light housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, medication reminders and transportation services for errands or doctors’ appointments. People using our non-medical home care agency can be comfortable in their own apartment or house, even if they have certain limitations.For example, seniors who no longer drive can still go to doc... [More]

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Anticipating Needs Makes Things Better

by CHritz 21. January 2010 02:37
a client testimonial about an Interim HealthCare employee who exemplifies what it takes to care for others and knows how to anticipate their needs. [More]

When Is It Time To Hang Up The Keys?

by Meredith Troy 15. January 2010 19:33
One of the most sensitive issues we see at Interim Healthcare involving our senior citizens is driving.While it is primarily a safety issue, most seniors think of it as one about independence. As we age, our vision, hearing and reflexes decline. Sometimes memory, range of motion and temperament are affected as well. While this may be a result of the natural aging process or due to health problems, the hazards must be considered. At some point, it may no longer be safe to operate a vehicle. Safety for passengers and other drivers is important.For our in home elder care clients, it might be time to consider handing over the keys if you or a loved one has had more than one of the following happen recently:Getting LostForgetting where you are going is a warning sign. No longer knowing how to get somewhere you have been many times is another. Close CallsTake a look at the car. Are there dings, dents and scrapes? Cutting it close while parking is one sign that the driver is not capable of sa... [More]

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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month--have you had your eyes check lately?

by CHritz 9. January 2010 02:25
Interim HealthCare wants you save your sight--January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, do you know the symptoms of this sight stealing condition? [More]

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Resolve to Invent Conservation this New Year:

by CHritz 31. December 2009 22:31
Make a resolution this year to get to know a senior. Learn and listen as they are a wealth of information and interesting stories. [More]

A Godsend to My Life

by CHritz 31. December 2009 00:39
A client testimonial on how one of Interim's home care givers has bettered his life during the holiday season. [More]

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Last minute tips for spending the holiday with a Senior

by CHritz 24. December 2009 17:26
Tips for keeping senior citizens safe during your holiday visit. [More]

Eating Healthy for the Holidays

by CHritz 21. December 2009 23:47
The holidays can be challenging for anyone trying to follow a special diet. When throwing a party or inviting guests over for holiday meals, try to remember that other people may need to watch what they’re eating. If you’re not sure, err on the side of caution and include some low-sugar, low-salt or low-everything items on the menu. Healthy food benefits everyone, even those without notable medical conditions.At Interim HealthCare we see a special struggle with our home eldercare patients. Due to diabetes, hypertension and heart conditions, many of our at home senior care clients are on very strict diets.From feeling self-conscious about admitting health problems to being tempted by sensational sights and smells, people on these plans often avoid the simplest way through it. Just ask. If the host or hostess questions it, they should briefly explain that the doctor would be unhappy if you didn’t follow his instructions.On the other hand, cooking for people with dietary... [More]

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Attributes Exemplified in a Home Care Hero

by CHritz 16. December 2009 20:39
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Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation's oldest proprietary national organization providing health care personnel at all skill levels in all settings. Through our network of more than 300 franchise offices, we provide diverse services including home care services, staffing and non-medical support services. Interim employs more than 75,000 health care workers and provides nurses in medical facilities and home care services to approximately 50,000 people each day.