Companionship

September 2016

Senior Safety

2020-06-01T08:32:00+00:00September 7th, 2016|Categories: Awareness, Safety|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Americans are living longer, healthier and more productive lives these days. With more people turning age 65 than ever before in history, what was previously known as the “Age Wave” is now being referred to as the “Silver Tsunami.” In [...]

Thriving With Independence

2020-07-16T15:52:30+00:00September 1st, 2016|Categories: Awareness, Health Care, Safety|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Today, older people are living more active, vibrant lives than ever before due to healthy habits, positive attitudes, modern medicine and caregiving services, such as those provided by Compassionate Home Care Partners. Your happiness and independence depend on your overall [...]

August 2016

Getting Heart Smart

2020-07-16T15:53:43+00:00August 31st, 2016|Categories: Health Care|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

At New Years people everywhere make resolutions to eat better, lose weight and quit smoking. Unfortunately, the majority of them will only make it until February before they resume their old habits and revert to a more sedentary lifestyle. Whether [...]

Easing Into Life Transitions

2020-06-01T08:33:06+00:00August 30th, 2016|Categories: Awareness|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

People who hope to complete a marathon don’t just wake up one day and decide to run the race. Instead, they start a training regiment and ease into it by gradually increasing the  distances they run in order to build [...]

Caregiver Bill of Rights

2020-06-01T08:33:27+00:00August 29th, 2016|Categories: Awareness|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The people who provide in home and personal care for others for any reason are called “Caregivers”.  Caring for another person, be it a new born baby, child with special needs, a healthy person after a sudden accident, an aging [...]

Caregiving Stress Reduction

2020-06-01T08:34:05+00:00August 28th, 2016|Categories: Awareness|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Stress is both universal and individual – everyone encounters stress; however, the source of stress and the approach to managing it varies by person. Words commonly used to define the term stress include pressure, anxiety, anger, strain, tension and uncertainty. [...]

Family Caregivers Appreciation

2020-06-01T08:27:55+00:00August 28th, 2016|Categories: Awareness|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Family members who unselfishly provide support, encouragement, and assistance with daily living activities are quite deserving of recognition,” said Dr. Catherine Onuoha of Compassionate Home Care Partners of Polk County Florida. Family caregivers provide much needed help for loved ones [...]

Does Your Loved One Seem Different Lately?

2020-06-01T08:28:41+00:00August 28th, 2016|Categories: Health Care, Safety|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

At any time over the recent holiday season did you have a reason to believe that Mom or Dad might be struggling due to age-related limitations or health issues? Does anything stand out as being odd, or does any of [...]

Leaving the Hospital – Who is There to Help?

2020-06-01T09:00:30+00:00August 28th, 2016|Categories: Health Care, Safety|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Routines are nice because you generally know what to expect; however, if you’ve ever been unexpectedly hospitalized, life can quickly become anything but routine. Upon being discharged, people often find themselves facing a world of uncertainty. In an attempt to [...]

Health Care Considerations for Long-term and Acute Care

2020-06-01T08:29:51+00:00August 28th, 2016|Categories: Health Care|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

“Overwhelmed, uninformed and unprepared are words we commonly hear from new clients and their family members as they encounter chronic or life-threatening illnesses, serious injuries and age-related limitations,” said Dr. Catherine Onuoha, co-owner of of Compassionate Home Care Partners of [...]

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