This is one of our awesome care givers, Loretta. She was very excited to share the decision of getting vaccinated. Golden Heart Walnut Creek clients and caregivers are moving forward together.
“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.”- Phil Jackson
Each year on the first Friday in June, people participate in National Doughnut or Donut Day, celebrating the doughnut and honoring the Salvation Army Lassies. The Salvation Army Lassies are the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during WWI.
In 1917, the original “Salvation Army Doughnut” was first served by the ladies of the Salvation Army. It was during WWI that the Salvation Army Lassies went to the front lines of Europe. Home-cooked foods, provided by these brave volunteers, were a morale boost to the troops.
Celebrate the day with us by enjoying your favorite doughnut!
Being dressed and ready for our day helps us feel more confident. When we feel confident we are naturally are more comfortable interacting with others. A variety of health conditions can make dressing difficult: Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke, arthritis, limited mobility, surgery recovery, and others. Golden Heart caregivers are here to help you or your love one get dressed safely every day of the week. Call us today to get started. (925) 203-3039
“Family comes first.” – Michael Schaufler
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures out there! We especially want to say Happy Father’s Day to the owner of Golden Heart Walnut Creek, Michael Schaufler. Thank you for being a great leader! You display passion, dedication and integrity in all you do. Golden Heart Walnut Creek is more than a company but a close knit community and that’s all because of you. Thank you! We hope all the fathers out there have a wonderful day.
Your senior might not be getting the nutrition that she needs for so many reasons. She may have lost her sense of taste, eating may be difficult or painful, or she might simply be too exhausted to make healthy meals for herself. The problem is that when she stops eating a healthy diet, that leaves her open for malnutrition and other health issues. Here are a few tips for getting proper nutrition for your senior and how elderly care providers can help.
People of all ages, but especially seniors, need to get the right mix of nutrients, which includes vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional building blocks. Some of the vitamins your senior needs for good health include:
These nutrients serve as building blocks for your senior’s body to keep her immune system functioning, to protect her bone health, and to keep her muscles strong.
If getting nutrition from her food is difficult for your senior, she might want to consider supplements. Your senior’s doctor can help her to determine what supplements she needs and in what amounts. It’s possible to overdo it with some supplements, so that’s why it’s important to have her doctor involved. Taking supplements consistently is important.
It’s vital for you to be able to spot when your elderly family member isn’t getting enough nutrition so that you can make changes to help. Some of the more obvious signs could be that your elderly family member is fatigued more easily and is less active. She may also start to lose weight without trying to. Also, pay attention to what your senior is eating. She may be eating processed foods that offer little nutritional value, which may not give you visible signs.
Making homemade meals for your senior that include lots of healthy ingredients is probably the best answer, but you may not have the time you want for that. Another option is to hire elderly care providers to cook for your senior. This offers companionship, help with other tasks, and the reassurance that your senior is getting plenty of healthy foods at every meal.
Staying on top of your senior’s nutrition can help her to be healthier overall and to experience a better quality of life. Putting even one or two simple solutions in place can make a big difference for her very quickly.
Happy Monday! Here at Golden Heart Senior Care in Walnut Creek, we believe there is nothing more important than for a person to receive the highest quality care to live a full independent life in the comfort of their home or a setting of their own choosing. We offer home care in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas that include: companion care, home help services and personal care right in the comfort of your home. Call us today! 925-203-3039
Cooking and be a challenge for those who are recovering from an injury, surgery or other medical reasons. Golden Heart caregivers can help so you or your loved one can rest while also eating healthy meals. Our awesome caregivers can assist with meal planning, preparing meals, shopping for groceries and assistance with eating. Call us today to learn how we can get you started.
Legal planning is important for all people to consider, but for those who have been diagnosed with a disease such as dementia, it’s even more important, and the timing of the planning is vital as well. The individual with dementia needs to act quickly in order to ensure that he or she can participate fully and clearly express wishes in the planning. Visit our website to see the list of resources we have listed that can help you and your loved ones.
As people age, they tend to lose flexibility, strength and often their balance, so maintaining the desired level of fitness becomes increasingly challenging. Loss of these functions could lead to a fall that could cause serious injury. Golden Heart caregivers are able to assist with exercises and therapies. Call us today to get set up with a caregiver that fit your goals. (925)203-3039
NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY is proudly observed annually on MAY 20. When it comes to four-legged friends, they improve the human condition by leaps and bounds, barks, and yips. It’s hard to imagine a more loving, worthy companion. We want to celebrate with you! Snap a quick picture of your rescue dog to share!
