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Caregiver

READ MORECaregiver of the Year – Siling Zhu

September 26, 2013

SYNERGY HomeCare was honored to present the 2013 Caregiver of the Year award to Siling Zhu, a caregiver for our San Mateo, California location. This award is the highest honor a caregiver can earn with SYNERGY HomeCare. Siling was flown out to the Annual Franchise Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she received her award in front of the entire SYNERGY HomeCare system.

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Caregiver

READ MORECaregiver Excellence in Upland, CA

September 26, 2013

We are excited to highlight Caregiver Excellence award winner, Julianna Chaffee. A breast Cancer survivor, Julianne is one of the stars of the caregiving staff at the Upland, California location of SYNERGY HomeCare. In the past nine months, Julianna has worked 225 shifts and logged 1,325 hours for 14 clients, five of them on a regular basis. Thank you Julianna for always being mindful of ways to enrich the lives of your clients.

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Brain

READ MOREHealthy Brain Foods

September 25, 2013

Keeping your brain on top of its game and healthy is important for aging adults. While at-home senior care can help with incorporating the right foods into you or your loved one’s diet, it’s good to know what foods will benefit the brain.

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Companionship

READ MORECompanionship Can Help Seniors Ease the Loss of a Spouse

September 17, 2013

Coping with the death of a loved one is always difficult, but when a senior loses a spouse, his or her adult children may have to worry about their parent’s mental well-being. Aside from being concerned about their ability to move on, family caregivers often have to address the feelings of loneliness that come with the loss of a spouse, so it’s important to recognize some of the personality changes that may accompany a spouse’s death.

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Health

READ MOREWays to Feel Healthier and Happier

September 10, 2013

If you noticed that you’ve been feeling down and a little out of it lately, there are things you can do to feel both happier and healthier. Your mood can have a significant impact on your overall health, so it’s important to remember that these two really go hand-in-hand. 

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READ MORECommon Conditions to Look for As You Age

September 10, 2013

As you age, there are different illnesses and issues to look out for that could be problematic. Although the body changes with age, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy your life to the fullest while being conscious of your health. Read below for more information about what to expect as you age and how to live a long and happy life. 

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Home Care

READ MOREHome Care Can Play Role in Successful Aging

September 10, 2013

The concept of successful aging can vary considerably from person to person. While some may place an emphasis on staying physically active, others are more concerned with maintaining a high level of mental acuity. Regardless of what older adults value, experts say that their attitude toward aging is what plays the biggest role in determining their quality of life.

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Family

READ MOREConcerned Family Members: It's Okay to Ask for Help

September 10, 2013

Having a parent who needs Alzheimer’s care is challenging. It demands a lot of physical and emotional energy from you and you’ll find yourself giving more and more as the disease progresses. As time goes on, it is easy to feel burnt out and frustrated.

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READ MOREPreparing for Long-Term Care

September 4, 2013

Government officials estimate that almost 70 percent of Americans will require the use of long-term care at some point in their lives, but new findings suggest that many of them are not doing the things they need to ensure they get the care they need should any health issues arise, according to The Associated Press.

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READ MOREHow to Maintain Balance as You Age

September 4, 2013

Maintaining good balance and strength as you age can be difficult, especially if you have home care for conditions such as Parkinson’s disease.

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