Caregiver Connections - February 2015
02/19/2015
Do You Know About "The Simple 7?" | Self-care for Caregivers | Socializing Benefits Seniors' Health | #Mission 22
02/19/2015
Do You Know About "The Simple 7?" | Self-care for Caregivers | Socializing Benefits Seniors' Health | #Mission 22
02/12/2015
Improving Your Well Being in 2015 | Great Books about Alzheimer's for Caregivers | Keeping Your Heart-Healthy Meals Exciting | Tech Tools That Can Help Seniors and Their Caregivers | #Mission 22
02/10/2015
Top 3 Reasons to Choose At-Home Senior Care | February is American Heart Month | Links Between Vitamin D and Brain Health | #Mission 22
01/07/2015
SYNERGY HomeCare Elders' Elves | Helpful Caregiver Blogs | Great Books about Alzheimer's for Caregivers | Keep Your Heart-Healthy Meals Exciting
12/29/2014
SYNERGY Holiday Home Care - Enjoying the Holiday Spirit - 4 Helpful Caregiver Blogs - New Year's Resolutions for Senior Caregivers
12/28/2014
Holiday Wishes for Our C.A.R.E. Team - Feeling the Holiday Spirit - Helping Your Client Go Online - Fun Activities For You And Your Client This Holiday Season
12/08/2014
SYNERGY HomeCare Elders' Elves - Feeling the Holiday Spirit - Holiday Home Care - What to Look For in a Home Care Provider
11/30/2014
Presidential Proclamation: National Family Caregivers Month, 2014 - Help Your Client Beat Holiday Loneliness - Balancing Your Life And Your Client's Life - Tips To Help Your Client Eat Right This Holiday Season - The Most Helpful Apps For Seniors
10/14/2014
Caregiver Connection October 2014 - announces Caregiver of the Year - Chronda Provost! - Why Should Caregivers Engage in Regular Exercise? - Foods That Can Lower Your Client's Risk of Dementia - Fun Fall Activities For Seniors - Talk With Your Client About Getting A Flu Shot
09/15/2014
SYNERGY HomeCare is excited to bring you the Fall 2014 Issue: Our Living Well Magazine.
07/16/2014
Caregiver Connections July 2014 - the official newsletter for SYNERGY HomeCare caregivers!
05/01/2014
The Spring Pollen Vortex Could Be Bad News for Allergies - Green Tea offers Seniors some Amazing Health Benefits - Mentally Challenging Jobs Keep Brain Sharp After Retirement - What are the Different Types of Meditation? - Staying Active Could Help Seniors Avoid Disabilities
04/21/2014
SYNERGY HomeCare is excited to bring you the Summer 2014 Issue: Our Living Well Magazine.
03/06/2014
As the saying goes, "You are what you eat". For those of us who provide care to others, we know that nutrition is an important part of sustained health, recovery and overall wellness. March is National Nutrition Month, and we are excited to feature helpful articles about nutrition in our newsletters, and on our website and social networks. Check in with SYNERGY HomeCare throughout the month for more installments on nutrition and caregiving.
02/21/2014
Our February issue of the Arms Around Family Caregivers newsletter features content that will really speak to families caring for their loved ones. From "2 Ways to Adjust to a New Caregiver", to "How Can Our Caregivers Help You?", there is something in this newsletter for everyone.
02/14/2014
The February issue of the Provider's Perspectives newsletter covers what to look for in a home care provider, illnesses to watch for in 2014, a synopsis of fibromyalgia, the relationship of concussions and Alzheimer's, and the positive effects of consistent daily routines for seniors. Check it out!
01/15/2014
SYNERGY HomeCare is excited to bring you a special issue for January 2014: Our Living Well Magazine.
12/13/2013
11/15/2013
07/18/2013
July issue of the Arms Around Family Caregivers Newsletter
06/13/2013
Safety is one of the first things on your mind when it comes to the well-being of yourself or your loved one.
05/09/2013
May issue of the Arms Around Family Caregivers Newsletter
04/11/2013
This issue of the Arms Around Family Caregivers Newsletter focuses on preventing hospital readmission
03/14/2013
The March 2013 issue of the Arms Around Family Caregivers newsletter focuses on brain injury care and prevention and brain health.
02/14/2013
This issue of the Arms Around Family Caregivers newsletter focuses on senior independence.
01/17/2013
This issue of the Arms Around Family Caregivers newsletter focuses on helping family caregivers to make decisions about home care.
03/08/2012
There are many ways to prevent accidents and injuries and promote safety. For people not quite ready for home care, we have a great "meet in the middle" solution.
02/09/2012
Did you know that 1 in every 4 deaths are attributed to heart disease? According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death in women. Men are also at risk, factoring in one half of deaths due to heart disease. Since February has been named American Heart Month by the American Heart Association, SYNERGY HomeCare would like to contribute to the awareness and prevention of heart disease.
01/12/2012
January is the month where people adopt new trends and resolve to (once again) be healthier. In fact, a list of popular New Year's resolutions published by usa.gov lists six of thirteen resolutions that relate directly to well being. People want to lose weight, eat better, exercise more, stop smoking, curb alcohol consumption, and manage stress. As we look forward to 2012, there are a few things that will stick around past January and continue to become popular in years to come. Organic foods take up more space in the grocery store, gaming systems double as personal trainers, and home care is increasingly popular among seniors, baby boomers and retirees.
12/08/2011
On behalf of SYNERGY HomeCare, I would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. One unique aspect of the holidays that always sticks out to me is that people focus on general goodwill toward everyone in need rather than a specific cause. Grocery shoppers contribute coins to the Salvation Army, organizations adopt families and people volunteer at homeless shelters and nursing homes. With this general feeling of goodwill, this is a great time to turn our thoughts toward people with disabilities and their family caregivers.
11/01/2011
In the healthcare arena, one of the most conflicted subjects is the issue of care at the end of life. From life support to life expectancy, patients and families alike are part of life and death decisions. A 2008 report from the Hospice Association of America shows that across the US population, more people of every race, age and condition are choosing hospice and palliative care services over ongoing hospital treatments. Hospice services allow people to have peace instead of pain and most importantly, their home environment instead of a hospital facility. While it is physically and emotionally difficult, the end of life is a natural part of being human. When hospice is supplemented by home care, you have an additional source of comfort and support.
10/13/2011
Recently, a member of the SYNERGY HomeCare corporate team shared an inspiring story with me. When she was in high school, a close friend of hers was rushed to the hospital for an acute asthma attack, only to be diagnosed with lymphoma. Upon further investigation, the doctors found a tumor the size of a softball sitting on her friend's lung. As Kate spent time with her friend, she was surprised to find that her friend was extremely social and active for a person undergoing cancer therapy, even reaching out to others to teach and uplift. Kate's friend left cancer behind years ago, and went on to achieve world class recognition in skeet shooting, thus earning full-ride scholarships for her Bachelors and Masters degrees.
09/15/2011
For our newest franchise owner Jay Portadin in Bordentown, New Jersey, the anniversary of 9/11 is very personal. Jay is a retired NYPD officer and was one of the first responders to the emergency calls from the World Trade Center and an eyewitness to the events at Ground Zero ten years ago. Jay is also an example of brave acts of our nation’s law enforcement officers and veterans.
05/10/2011
The families we serve know the round-the-clock nature of caregiving, especially for loved ones with long-term disability after stroke. For stroke patients and family caregivers alike, it is important to look forward and celebrate milestones in the rehabilitation process.
04/05/2011
For the many people with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers, daily activities can be a challenge. No matter how hopeful you are for the future, your day-by-day approach to life with this disease affects your outlook and your health. The best medicine is often a personal strategy to overcome the obstacles we face each day and become active participants in our everyday life.
12/01/2010
Hello Friends and Family, The memories of holidays past are warm reminders of the importance of family. As we gather around the fireside, many of us cherish the quality time we spend with loved ones.
11/01/2010
Hello friends and families, This month, I would like to talk about a specific group of people that we feel very close to at Synergy HomeCare: family caregivers. Although family caregivers represent roughly 30% of the adult population in the United States, only a small number of these people identify themselves as family caregivers.
10/01/2010
Hello friends and families. The month of October is a special time when we enjoy the fall season and look forward to the holidays that are soon to come. As the days get shorter, the weather becomes crisper and we gear up for winter traditions, our hopes become brighter.
09/01/2010
Hello friends and families. How surprised would you be to hear that there’s an epidemic among the elderly that is the number one cause of injury and injury related death that could easily be put in check?
08/01/2010
Hello friends and families. Respite care is a valuable and vital service offered by Synergy HomeCare that offers family caregivers a much-needed break from their daily responsibilities.
07/01/2010
Hello friends and families. All of us at Synergy Homecare would like to thank you for your tremendous response to our e-newsletter. When we launched this letter, our goal was to create another Synergy innovation in home care by bringing you useful information, relevant news and expert opinion in a format you’d find convenient and enjoyable. From your many positive comments, it seems we are right on track.
06/01/2010
Hello friends and families. I’d like to take this opportunity to address a widely misunderstood topic that affects thousands of families on a daily basis; long-distance caregiving.
05/01/2010
Hello friends and families. The days of summer are just around the corner, and we can once again dust off the barbecue and gather with those who matter most to us. As Memorial Day draws near, we remember those who have fallen in sacrifice for our great country, as well as all those veterans who we are fortunate to still have with us. It really is a spectacular time of year, reminding us how every moment, and every loved one, truly matter.
04/01/2010
Hello friends and family, I hope you are doing well. I am excited to tell you about the great things happening with Synergy HomeCare.
01/01/0001
Nutritious meals are an important part of staying healthy at any age. By planning and preparing good food, you can help improve the wellness of everyone in your home. March is National Nutrition Month, and we are excited to feature helpful articles about nutrition in our newsletters, and on our website and social networks. Check in with SYNERGY HomeCare throughout the month for more subject matter on nutrition and caregiving
01/01/0001
Arms Around Family Caregivers June 2014 Issue - a newsletter for you and your family!
01/01/0001
3 Fun Ways For Seniors To Exercise, Working Through Family Disagreements With Clients, Sunburn versus Sun Poisoning: Do Your Clients Know The Difference?, Overcoming Isolation With Technology, What to Look For in a Home Care Provider
01/01/0001
The Fall Issue of Living Well is here! - Memory Games For The Modern Senior - Warm Up With These Fun Fall Exercises! - Great Apps For Caregivers
01/01/0001
The Most Helpful Apps For Seniors - Seniors Can Take A Genealogy Class to Learn About Family History - Laughter and Sleep Are Key To A Long Life - Volunteer Opportunities For Seniors - Best of Home Care
01/01/0001
Presidential Proclamation: National Family Caregivers Month, 2014 - Helping Seniors Deal With Stress - Tips To Help Your Client Eat Right This Holiday Season - Keep Holiday Decorations Safe This Season
01/01/0001
Presidential Proclamation: National Family Caregivers Month, 2014 - Help Your Client Beat Holiday Loneliness - Protect Your Client from Money Scams - Winter Safety Tips for Seniors - How Can Our Caregivers Help You or a Loved One?