Touching Hearts at Home Gainesville

03/08/2025

Happy national watermelon day! 🍉 Call us today for all of the JUICY details  about exceptional in-home care for seniors and adults! (352) 283-0468 ☎️

03/08/2025

This amazing senior proves that it’s never too late to make a positive impact serving others! 💜

Ed Levien, 76, is one of the oldest EMTs in Maryland. In the past 12 years, he’s responded to more than 3,300 emergency calls and worked more than 13,000 unpaid hours.

The job has become an unintended second career and has reshaped his identity.
“I never had an impact on anyone until I started doing this,” said Levien, who previously worked in advertising.

Read more: https://wapo.st/4lWkSWF

02/08/2025

BIG NEWS from the Alzheimer's Association! 📣 did you know that we specialize in Alzheimer’s and dementia care? Our award-winning, exceptional CareTeam can help your loved ones with all of the above including cognitive and social stimulation. Call TODAY for your complementary plan of care consultation! (352) 225-3727 📞

📣BREAKTHROUGH NEWS: Today marks a turning point in what we know about brain health.

The results from U.S. POINTER, a two-year, randomized controlled clinical trial, provide the rigorous data needed to say with confidence that healthy behaviors can meaningfully protect brain health across diverse populations in the U.S.

The findings, shared for the first time today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, tested lifestyle programs that simultaneously targeted risk factors for cognitive decline. The programs focused on:

✅👟Aerobic exercise
30–35 minutes of moderate-to-intense aerobic activity 4X times a week, plus strength and flexibility exercises 2X a week.

✅🧠Cognitive engagement
Computer-based brain training program 3X a week for 30 minutes, plus regular engagement in other intellectually challenging and social activities.

✅🥗Nutrition
Adherence to the MIND diet, which emphasizes dark leafy green, berries, nuts, whole grains, olive oil and fish, and limits sugar and unhealthy fats.

✅🫀Health Monitoring
Regular check-ins on blood pressure, weight and lab results.
Participants followed a self-guided or structured lifestyle program. Remarkably, cognitive function improved over the two years for both intervention groups. The group that followed a more structured program improved even more.

U.S. POINTER is the single largest research commitment the Alzheimer’s Association has made in its history. Thank you to our community, our donors, the study participants and the staff. You made these findings possible.

Learn more at alz.org/USPointerResults.

30/07/2025

Summer Safety Tips for Seniors 💦
Keeping cool in the heat is essential—especially for older adults. Here are a few easy ways to stay safe and comfortable all summer long:

🥗 Drink water & eat fresh, hydrating foods
🧴 Apply sunscreen to prevent sunburn
🌬️ Stay cool indoors or in air-conditioned places
🚿 Take cool showers or baths
🧊 Place a cold washcloth on the back of your neck
🕶️ Wear light-colored clothing & sunglasses
🌤️ Avoid the sun between 10 AM and 3 PM
💤 Rest often—especially during hot hours

Let’s enjoy the sunshine while putting health and safety first! 🌻

28/07/2025

10 Common Misconceptions About Aging
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/healthy-aging/10-common-misconceptions-about-aging

There are many misconceptions related to aging and older adults, but research has shown that you can help preserve your health and mobility as you age by adopting or continuing healthy habits and lifestyle choices.

25/07/2025

THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER for our charity, Pickleball showcase to benefit at ElderCare of Alachua County! https://www.gainesvillesportscommission.com/events/8th-annual-gainesville-indoor-pickleball-showcase/

🚨 One week left to register! Don’t miss your shot at pickleball glory in Gainesville.
💪 Regular registration ends July 30 at 12PM – $75 + $5 per additional event.
⏳ After that, late registration kicks in at $80 + $5 per additional event, closing August 6 at 11:59PM.

Lock in your spot before prices go up!

Register now: www.GainesvilleSportsCommission.com


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Campus USA Credit Union
ElderCare of Alachua County
Alachua County Sports and Events Center

25/07/2025

VIDEO: 5 Tips to Keep Your Seniors Eyes Safe
Need home care help? Call us: 352-225-3727. We value the people we serve, and those who serve them. Touching Hearts at Home offers an array of home care services for seniors, people living with medical conditions or disabilities, those in transition from hospital to home, and anyone over the age of 18 who can benefit from the help of a professional Caregiver. https://www.touchinghearts.com/gainesville/

25/07/2025

Small Steps, Big Impact
Did you know many vision issues in seniors are preventable with early detection? Take care of your eyes—they’ve seen a lot!

25/07/2025

Is your walk team registered for the Alzheimer's Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer's Gainesville? If not, join the Touching Hearts at Home Heartbeats, and let’s together! We had a blast at the meet & greet! 💜🧠👟

23/07/2025

Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/aging-place/aging-place-growing-older-home

Many older adults want to stay in their homes as they age. Find information on aging in place.

23/07/2025

Please click the link to vote for us! Thanks in advance from our exceptional CareTeam and family! 💜 Note: We do not pay advertising fees or subscriptions to win awards at Touching Hearts at Home

22/07/2025

Taking Care of Yourself: Tips for Caregivers
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving/taking-care-yourself-tips-caregivers

Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. Find tips for making time for yourself.