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Healthy Food Choices for Budget-Conscious Seniors
February is American Heart Month
Congratulations to our December Caregiver of the Month
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Healthy Food Choices for Budget-Conscious Seniors


Eating well as you age is important on so many levels. Many chronic health conditions that plague older Americans, including heart disease, diabetes, joint pain, cancer, and even digestive problems, are the result of poor eating habits and excess weight. The National Institute on Aging's article Eating Well As You Get Older

delves into the many benefits of healthy eating and the benefits it offers to aging seniors. So how can you balance the need for quick, affordable meals while making sure you are eating nutritious, balanced food that can give you the energy you need to be active and healthy? Visit our blog to find out!
Super Sweet Potato

Need a simple and healthy swap to get more nutritional punch out of dinner? Substitute a sweet potato for your normal potato. Sweet potatoes are one of the best sources of vitamin A, which is an antioxidant praised for its anti-cancer and anti-aging properties as well as the role it plays in promoting healthy vision. You can bake them in the oven (or pop it in the microwave) and top with pecans and cinnamon. Cut it into cubes and toss with olive oil and sea salt and bake at 375 degrees until tender for sweet potato "fries," or try pureeing a couple of boiled sweet potatoes with some almond milk, a little brown sugar and cinnamon for a creamy soup.

Dates to Remember 

February 14: Valentine's Day

 

February 16th: Presidents' Day

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 February 2015
February is American Heart Month
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. During a month filled with images of paper hearts and romantic love, let's turn our focus to our real hearts and cardiovascular health. What better way is there to say "I love you" than committing to a heart-healthy lifestyle?

You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have heart disease. To lower your risk:

  • Watch your weight.
  • Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.
  • Control your cholesterol and blood pressure.
  • If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
  • Get active and eat healthy.
  For more information on heart health, visit www.heart.org
Our December Caregiver of the Month is Angela!
    


 

Home Care Plus would like to recognize Angela B. as our December Caregiver of the Month. Angela has been with us for almost two years and is a trusted and reliable caregiver.  She is always willing to step in at a minutes notice and help out, even with the clients that may need a little more care and attention.  She has proven herself to be a caring and compassionate member of our team. 


 

Congratulations Angela!

Things To Do Around Town
Calling all bacon (and bourbon!) lovers. This unique event features delicious bacon creations from local chefs, bourbon tastings, a Cigar Cabana, laser skeet shooting,bull riding championship and live music. Proceeds support the Junior League's homelessness and hunger initiatives.

If bacon and bourbon isn't your thing, head to the Chocolate Affair instead, an annual gala featuring mouthwatering chocolate creations from local restaurants and a signature chocolate martini. This black tie optional affair features a live and silent auction as well as a fun live band. Proceeds benefit Communities in Schools, a local non-profit that provides support programs to at-risk students to help them stay in school and graduate.


 

This event, which celebrates wildlife, nature, fine art and highlights the importance of conservation, is the largest of its kind in the U.S. Over 40,000 are expected to attend the many sporting, art, and educational demonstrations throughout the weekend.

 

 Concert Pianists Christina & Michelle Naughton Feb 16th

Hosted by the Charleston Concert Association, these twin-sisters have achieved global recognition for their performances of the celebrated works of the great composers.


This will be the 11th annual "Party with a Purpose," with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association. All restaurants on Shem Creek are participating this year. So meet your friends for a day of eating, drinking and celebrating, just don't forget the designated driver!
Do You Know How to Recognize the...
 
Signs of a Heart Attack?
  • Chest pain that is either persistent or comes and goes (could be described as pressure, fullness or squeezing)
  • discomfort in other areas of the upper body
  • shortness of breath
  • nausea, dizziness, cold sweats

 

Signs of a Stroke?

Remember the acronym FAST:

  • Face drooping
  • Arm weakness
  • Speech difficulty
  • Time to call 911
Visit the American Heart Association's website for more information on heart attack and stroke.
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!