Companion Home Services

11/11/2020

We are grateful for our veterans and their service to our great country, today and every day. We salute you. Thank you.

03/13/2020

As a Division of The Carpenter Health Network, we are closely following guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the effort to protect our patients, employees and vendors from COVID-19.

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The Carpenter Health Network has established safety and infection control protocols to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

02/18/2020

For most older adults, medication is an important aspect of managing health care needs and overall quality of life.

Medications can be very beneficial, but it is important for seniors and their caregivers to be aware of medication related problems and ways to prevent them.

Read to learn more:

Medications have the power to help AND to harm. Find out about 6 common medication problems in seniors and get 6 ways to minimize problems drugs can cause.

02/14/2020

Give the gift of physical activity this Valentine’s Day! Being physically active can be more fun when you’re with someone you love. Try some of these family fun activities for grandchildren of all ages:

Make exercise a family affair! Getting the whole family moving can make it easier to stay motivated to exercise. Try some of these activities with your family.

02/11/2020

A recent study found that controlling high blood pressure with hypertensive medication can reduce the risk for dementia and Alzheimers. Read more about this study at:

A global team of scientists cross-referenced data from six big studies that tracked the health of over 31,000 older adults and found that treating high blood pressure reduced the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

02/05/2020

February is American Heart Month! Celebrate by doing one of these things to help keep your heart healthy, from the National Institute on Aging: https://bit.ly/35R8WxB

Find out how your heart works and how the heart and blood vessels change with age. Read about what heart disease is, and get some tips on how to prevent it.

01/28/2020

It’s TUESDAY aka CHOOSEDAY! What will you choose?

01/27/2020

Unnecessary tests, medication and surgeries can have dire consequences for elderly patients. This article shares 5 common types of overtreatment in elder care to considered carefully before making a decision. Read here: http://bit.ly/2upccDq

01/21/2020

If we all were being encouraged and encouraging others, the world would be a far more beautiful place. Just imagine! - Cathy Burnham Martin

01/20/2020

Stories of adult caregivers complaining about their siblings not helping to care for their parents abound. This articles reminds us of the old saying, "there are always two sides to every story."

For more insight into these situations and some solutions, check out this article: http://bit.ly/2rYBYgQ

01/18/2020

Many people have trouble describing their pain when it comes time to discuss it with their doctor or nurse. Check out this list of questions to help you prepare for your next appointment:

Find out how to manage pain with exercise, complementary and alternative medicine, and help from a pain specialist. Learn how to manage pain without getting addicted to the medicine.

01/14/2020

A good reminder for this Tuesday morning.