Category: In Home Senior Care
Managing A Chronic Disease At Home
Many people prefer to manage a chronic disease at home. It is cost-effective, and you are in the place where you feel most comfortable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that six in ten adults in the United States have a chronic disease, with heart disease, cancer, and diabetes as the main… Continue reading Managing A Chronic Disease At Home
When Caring For A Loved One, A Sense of Humor Is Important
It is hard to have a sense of humor when you are suffering from caregiver burnout. Maybe you don’t even know how to describe what you are experiencing because you are so tired or mentally drained. Here at UMC HomeWorks, we appreciate everything you do for your senior loved one, and want you to know… Continue reading When Caring For A Loved One, A Sense of Humor Is Important
How to Include Your Home Health Aid in Your Holiday Celebration
For many, a home-health aide truly does become like family over time. They spend countless hours with you, not only helping you with unmanageable tasks but also sharing in memories and laughs. With the holidays around the corner, it only feels right to include your home health aid in your holiday celebrations. If youre unsure… Continue reading How to Include Your Home Health Aid in Your Holiday Celebration
A Thanksgiving Day Stuffing Recipe from The Team at UMC
Tis’ the season for obsessive conversations about food, so lest we be remiss…let’s talk stuffing! Whether you’re one who prefers the out-of-the-box stuffing, or someone who likes to add all the extra fixings to your stuffing (like cranberries and walnuts!) – our expert chefs at United Methodist Communities have you covered. Their recipe is for… Continue reading A Thanksgiving Day Stuffing Recipe from The Team at UMC
Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
Chances are you have already heard of this popular saying, yet more often than not we still don’t prepare the way we should. While sometimes we can get away with just a little preparation, less is not more when it comes to preparing a home for the unpredictability of winter weather – especially, if that… Continue reading Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance