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New Year, Same You-Only Better

If you're like most people, you spent the holidays overindulging and are looking ahead to the New Year as a chance to return to (or perhaps begin) healthy habits. Having a game plan going into the New Year can help you hit the ground running-pun intended-so read our blog for tips to make lasting changes that you'll be celebrating come next New Year's Eve.

Healthy Eating Habits for the New Year

Is one of your resolutions to eat healthier or lose weight? Instead of trying a fad diet that might help you shed pounds initially but is unsustainable longterm, try to make one or two small tweaks to your diet each week for a month. Some ideas:

Eat breakfast-start your day with oatmeal, scrambled eggs or a fruit and vegetable smoothie
Cut the amount of cream or sugar you put in your coffee by half
Eat an apple for a mid-morning or mid afternoon snack
Have a cup of tea with a splash of lemon juice when you feel the urge to snack
Eat grilled fish at least once a week (simply drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder)
Toss your veggies in olive oil and sea salt and roast in the oven at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes, then leave them out on the counter for snacking.
If you eat out a lot, order an appetizer as your entree. Resolve to cook at home at least 4 times a week. A good way to cutback is to bring lunch to work.

Small changes can equal big results over time. They are easier to live with and are less likely to leave you feeling deprived!

Dates to Remember

January 1: New Year's Day

January 19th: Martin Luther King Day

We've moved again!

Our new address is:

2040 eWall Street

Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464

January 2015

A Little Help Can Go a Long Way

If you're a family caregiver, you may be familiar with the terms caregiver burnout or caregiver stress. The physical, emotional and financial burden of caring for a sick or declining loved one can easily become overwhelming. How can you determine if you are reaching your breaking point? Be on the lookout for changes in your diet or sleeping habits, a lack of desire to see family and friends or a loss of enjoyment in hobbies. Feelings of depression, helplessness, or the urge to hurt yourself or the person you are caring for are more serious signs that you should seek help from a doctor or other professional immediately.

As an in-home, non-medical senior care provider, Home Care Plus can help shoulder the burden. Perhaps you've been handling the caregiving for a loved one but an advancement in their disease has made it impossible for you to meet all of their needs. Maybe your loved one is recovering from a recent hospital stay or surgery and you work full-time, but both of you would be more comfortable with someone looking after their needs during the day. Or maybe you realize that the stress of caregiving is negatively impacting your health and happiness. Regardless of the reason, you can rest assured that our professional team of compassionate, dependable caregivers will be there for you and your loved one. Call for a free quote today (843) 628-3642!

Our November Caregiver of the Month is Linda C!

Home Care Plus would like to recognize Linda C. as our Caregiver of the Month for November. We have been lucky enough to have Linda on our caregiving team for over three years. She is the primary caregiver for a client with dementia and has been a godsend to both the family and client. Her kindness and compassion are just two of the characteristics that make her such a great caregiver.

Congratulations Linda!

Things To Do Around Town

Charleston Restaurant Week Jan 7-18th

With over 100 of Charleston's finest restaurants offering mouth-watering prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at great prices, you better hop on Open Table to make your reservations now!

Charleston Marathon Jan 17th

Enjoy the scenic water views and historic downtown Charleston during this half or full marathon. Shorter distance runners can participate in the

Shrimp and Grits 5k run through historic Park Circle in North Charleston. The race finishes with a celebratory street festival featuring live entertainment.

Charleston Boat Show Jan 23-25th

The 35th annual boat show at the Charleston Area Convention Center offers something for every boater's taste--from powerboats to jon boats, skiffs, cruisers, yachts and ski boats. If you are a boating enthusiast, you won't want to miss the deals on all things boating as well as the marine education and family-friendly entertainment.

Lowcountry Oyster Festival Jan 25th

Featuring over 80,000 pounds of oysters, contests, children's activities, live music, beer, wine and a Food Court for those craving something besides mollusk, this "top 20 event in the Southeast" is the largest oyster festival in the world.

Shuck-A-Rama Oyster Roast Jan 31th

In case you didn't get your fill of oysters at the Lowcountry Oyster Festival, here's a second chance to enjoy an unlimited amount of fresh oysters, food for non-oyster lovers, beer, wine, soft drinks, and beach music. Don't forget your shagging shoes so you can hit the dance floor. Proceeds benefit the Brain Injury Association of SC.

Give the Gift of In-Home Care!

Do you know a family caregiver that could use an extra hand during the week? Are you worrying about an aging loved one's ability to manage day-to-day household and hygiene tasks safely? Our trusted team of compassionate caregivers is here to make life a little easier and bring you and your family peace of mind.

Home Care Plus was recently voted #1 in the category of non-medical in-home health care in the Moultrie News Readers' Choice Awards. Give us a call today--we are here to help!

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!