It’s All in the Details
Client care goes so much deeper than "customer service" When caregivers are engaged with clients in their homes, relationships are built on trust, time and care. There are many things a home care agency must do, as required by state regulations, but real client care comes when we reach beyond regulations and build real [...]
Caregiver of the Month – April 2018
Congratulations to Nelly our April Caregiver of the month! Nelly is one of our "go to" caregivers. We can count on her to be dependable, kind and caring to all of our clients. The first thing she asks is, "What do you need?" which is the epitome of her caring nature. We know when [...]
Caregivers Summit 2018 at Research Triangle Park
We are excited to have signed up to attend the 2018 Caregivers Summit in a brand new location - Research Triangle Park - on June 14th! The summit is a full day event providing education, resources, and respite for both family and professional caregivers. www.caregiverssummit.org Caring for a loved one can be challenging and, [...]
Meditation and Its Benefits
Meditation is often referred to as a “practice”. We refer to it in that way because it is something we do on a regular basis, it’s always changing and evolving. It is not something to be “mastered”. What is meditation? It is the practice of being still, calming the mind and moving into a [...]
Mental Health for Seniors
Addressing mental health concerns in our senior community is so important. Mental health issues have become prevalent in our senior population and are directly correlated with a decrease in quality of life and overall wellness. One of the biggest mental health problems in our senior population is depression. Depression is a concern across all [...]
Mental Health and How You Can Help – Lunch and Learn
HomeChoice Home Care Solutions attended a lunch and learn presented by Silver Linings and hosted by Preston Pointe. The lunch and learn was titled "Mental Health and How You Can Help". Mental health is often thought of as a secondary or "lessor" illness, but mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, and bipolar [...]
HomeChoice and Meditation 101: An Introduction to Meditation
Thank you to Waltonwood Cary Parkway for hosting Meditation 101: An Introduction to Meditation. Niya Stafford-Hooks, Marketing Manager, was instrumental in bringing this talk to the residents and staff. It was a joy to talk about meditation basics, its benefits and to do some meditating with our friends at Waltonwood Cary Parkway- what a [...]
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimers Disease
Tony Rogers, co-owner of HomeChoice Home Care Solutions, presented "The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimers Disease" at the Bladen County Dementia Awareness Series in Elizabethtown, NC. He is pictured here with Rachel Hodnett, Lumber River Council of Governments today.There were 65 people in attendance including an Elizabethtown Town councilman. Tony loves being [...]
Caregiver of the Month – March 2018
Congratulations to Jordan, our March Caregiver of the month! Our scheduler calls Jordan a "gem" and her clients just can't get enough of her. They wish they could see her even on days when they don't have care. Jordan loves dogs and is very close to her grandparents and family. She is taking nursing [...]
Brian Perruccio of HomeChoice Home Care in the Victory Ride to Cure Cancer
On Saturday, May 19, 2018, I'll be riding 30 miles in the Victory Ride to Cure Cancer, a cycling event benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research. I've committed to raising $1,250 to help the V Foundation declare victory over cancer because I believe a cancer-free world is possible, and I believe the V [...]
Talking to Dad about Home Care Services for Mom
Your mother and father have been married for over 60 years. They met shortly after he returned home from World War II, fell in love, and were quickly married. For the most part, they had a wonderful marriage, but they certainly had challenges along the way. Your mother recently suffered from a stroke and [...]
Preventing Falls Through Experienced Home Care for the Elderly
Falls are the number one cause of accidental death among seniors at home. They can be caused by a number of factors. It could be the result of less strength the senior possesses in their legs, causing them to lose balance and be unable to regain it in time. It could also be caused [...]