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Checking In: Is Mom or Dad OK on Their Own?

Whether you live 5 minutes or 50 miles away from your aging parents, it can be difficult to assess how they are doing on their own as they get on in years. You may worry about whether they are able to handle the day-to-day domestic chores of life and keeping a house. Maybe you've even taken on a number of bigger household tasks for them-mowing the lawn, house cleaning once a week, minor repairs, dropping by with dinner a few times a week. How can you tell when it is time to take the assistance to the next level? Most likely your parents want to remain independent in their own home for as long as possible, but is it safe?

Read our blog to learn the warning signs that your aging parent might not be safe on their own.

Heart Healthy Recipe

If you haven't tried quinoa yet, it's time to add it to your list of superfoods to incorporate into your diet. Quinoa ranks high in fiber, protein and minerals according to Quinoabenefits.org. It's protein content is unique in that it contains all 9 essential amino acids. In addition, studies have shown it can help lower cholesterol. So how do you prepare it? The most popular ways are to use it instead of oats for a hot breakfast or substitute quinoa the next time a recipe calls for rice.

Dates to Remember

August 18th: First day of school for Charleston County

We've moved again!

Our new address is:

2040 eWall Street

Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464

August 2014

Adults Need Vaccines Too!

We all need shots (also called vaccinations or immunizations) to help protect us from serious diseases. Home Care Plus is helping raise awareness during National Immunization Awareness Month.

Shots can prevent serious diseases like the flu, measles, and tuberculosis (TB). It's important to know which shots you need and when to get them. Click here to view the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's adult vaccine schedule.

Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu shot every year. Other shots work best when they are given at certain ages.

Shingles is a painful, potentially debilitating disease caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, and one in three seniors over age 60 suffer from shingles. A one-time shingles vaccination could spare you this painful skin rash and its complications.

For more information on adult vaccinations and their benefits, visit the CDC's website.

Voted #1 For In-Home Health Care!

We want to thank everyone who voted us #1 in the category of in-home health care in the Moultrie News Readers' Choice Awards! We are honored and excited to be selected as this year's winner! Let us know how our compassionate, caring team of non-medical home caregivers can help you or your loved one today!

Things To Do Around Town

Hooked on Life Fishing Tournament August 9th

This is LifePoint's 3rd Annual catch and release fishing tournament and a great way to show your support for organ, eye and tissue donation.

Quilting Bee August 20th

Join experienced quilters at the Charleston Museum and try your hand at quilting. The project is a reproduction Chimney Sweep album quilt on a traditional frame.

Movie in the Park August 22nd

Bring your lawn chair or blanket out to Mt. Pleasant's Memorial Waterfront Park at sunset for a viewing of the movie Princess Bride. Food and drinks available for purchase!

The ARK 5k Run/Walk
August 23rd

This is the 15th annual ARK event being held in Summerville. The ARK offers assistance to the individuals and families of those suffering from Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.

Home Care Plus is Hiring!

Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Home Care Plus team as a caregiver? If you are compassionate, dependable, and have a current CNA certificate from an approved program in South Carolina, we are looking for you! Visit our website for a complete job description. Make a difference in someone's life today--become a caregiver!