Monthly Archives: March 2012

March for Meals

Posted on March 28, 2012 by synergyhomecare

The Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) has between 800,000 and 1.7 million volunteers, making it known for being the “largest volunteer army in the nation.”[1] This March, the MOWAA celebrates its annual March for Meals campaign, which is all about raising awareness for the problem of senior hunger and encouraging members of every community to get involved. Continue reading →

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Multiple Sclerosis and Courtesy Care

Posted on March 23, 2012 by synergyhomecare

You may think that in order to receive home care, you or your loved one need to be bed-ridden or require round-the-clock assistance. However, many people are able to take care of themselves and only need intermittent help. If you or a family member has Multiple Sclerosis (MS), this may be the case for you. Continue reading →

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Wellderly Week

Posted on March 21, 2012 by synergyhomecare

This week is Wellderly Week- a week dedicated to celebrating seniors who are young at heart. Here at SYNERGY HomeCare, we would love to kick off the party and share some great ideas on how to celebrate being young at heart. Continue reading →

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When You Are Away

Posted on March 15, 2012 by armsaroundfamilycaregivers

Every experienced family caregiver has their routine. They know the right medication to give their loved one at the exact time. When emergencies occur, they have back-up plans and are even CPR certified. Even over the phone, they can tell if the day is good or bad for their loved one. You may be familiar with this scenario. You may see yourself mastering family caregiving. You may also be new to caring for your loved one. It doesn’t matter how comfortable you are with your role as a family caregiver; you will always worry when you cannot be there to ensure your loved one’s safety and well being. Continue reading →

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A “Meet in the Middle” Solution

Posted on March 8, 2012 by petertourian

When it comes to care of non medical and medical services, the safety of the client is of very high importance. As it happens, this week is Patient Safety Awareness week, sponsored by the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF). Some of the safety concerns of the NPSF are: improper dosing of medication, infections acquired during medical care, falls, hospital readmissions, and diagnostic errors (which often occur due to miscommunication). Continue reading →

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Making Alzheimer’s Disease a National Priority

Posted on March 7, 2012 by synergyhomecare

Recently, after years of fighting for more funding and awareness of this disease their Alzheimer’s Association has made a HUGE step in nationwide awareness. The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) offers a historic opportunity to address the many challenges facing people with AD and their families. Continue reading →

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