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Congratulations to Our Caregiver of the Month!

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Kiss Chapped Skin Goodbye

If cracked, dry skin plagues you every winter, simple changes could bring relief. People tend to wash their hands more frequently in the winter (we are all for healthy hand hygiene!), but it can lead to peeling, dry skin. Long, hot showers and dry air are also to blame for chapped winter skin. Read our blog for great tips on how to protect your skin during the cold winter months!

Heart Healthy Recipe

One way to be more heart smart is to incorporate fish into your diet. Two servings of salmon a week can get you to your recommended levels of omega-3's (healthy fats), which have been shown to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk for heart disease. Try this recipe for salmon from the American Heart Association:

Mustard Grilled Salmon

Dates to Remember

February 14th: Valentine's Day

February 17th: Presidents' Day

We've moved again!

Our new address is:

2040 eWall Street

Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464

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!

February 2014

Time For a Ticker Check

February is American Heart Month and a good time to check in with yourself and see how "heart smart" you are. Do you know the warning signs of a heart attack or stroke? They may be different for women than men. How about your personal risk for heart disease? Controllable, preventable conditions such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, and being overweight can all increase your risk for heart disease. Take the American Heart Association's Risk Assessment and then come up with a game plan for leading a more heart healthy life!

Congratulations to our January Caregiver of the Month, Angela A!

Home Care Plus would like to recognize Angela A. as our January Caregiver of the Month. Angela has been with our company for over two years and is one of our most valued and reliable caregivers. She has worked with a variety of clients from hospice to companionship and is very competent and loved! We look forward to many more years working with her. Congratulations Angela!

Things To Do Around Town

There is a lot to do around town this month! Mark your calendars for these fun events:

Charleston Mardi Gras Feb 3-9th

This week-long celebration features parades, art shows, street fairs, live music and a Masquerade Ball.

Hootenanny Oyster Roast & Rock Party Feb 8th

This 6th anniversary celebration features all you can eat oysters, a PBR drink truck, Bluegrass bands, corn hole games, BBQ, kids activities and more!

Southeastern Wildlife Expo Feb 14-16th

This 3 day event features the best of wildlife and nature. Fine arts exhibitions, conservation education, sporting demonstrations and parties round out this one of a kind event.

Pork, Pints and Pearls Feb 22nd

Come on out to Daniel Island for all you can eat oysters and BBQ, live music, a petting zoo, kids train ride and much more. Proceeds benefit Windwood Family Services.

Chef's Feast Feb 23rd

Chefs' Feast is a collaboration between the Lowcountry Food Bank and nearly 30 of the area's most celebrated chefs who will offer up delicious bites for guests to enjoy while listening to live music from the Ray Michaels Band and mingling with Charleston's celebrity chefs. Proceeds benefit the Lowcountry Food Bank's childhood hunger programs.

A Quilter's View of Charleston Feb 28th & March 1st

Cobblestone's quilters guild presents A Quilter's View of Charleston at the Omar Shrine Temple in Mt. Pleasant. Quilt appraisals are available and there will be a silent auction benefiting My Sister's House.

Recommended Reading

A Short Guide to a Long Life by David B. Agus, MD

Overview:

In his #1 New York Times bestselling book, The End of Illness, Dr. David B. Agus shared what he has learned from his work as a pioneering cancer doctor and researcher, revealing the innovative steps he takes to prolong the lives of not only cancer patients but all those hoping to enjoy a vigorous, lengthy life. Now Dr. Agus has turned his analysis into a practical and concise illus�trated handbook for everyday living. He believes optimal health begins with our daily habits.

A Short Guide to a Long Life is divided into three sections (What to Do, What to Avoid, and Doctor's Orders) that provide the definitive answers to many common and not-so-common questions: Who should take a baby aspirin daily? Are flu shots safe? What constitutes "healthy" foods? Why is it important to protect your senses? Are airport scanners hazardous? Dr. Agus will help you develop new patterns of personal health care using inexpensive and widely accessible tools that are based on the latest and most reliable science. Now go live life!