A Long Term Companion

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A Long Term Companion is in the running for the Jewish Exponent Best of Jewish Philadelphia Awards, and we’re calling on our amazing community to help us take the top spot! 💙

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2024 Readers Choice - Jewish Exponent Philadelphia Jewish Exponent is excited to bring you our annual Readers’ Choice Awards. We always enjoy hearing from our readers, but this is a time when we are particularly welcome your feedback as you weigh in and share with us your favorites. Our categories cover everything from your favorite r...

🌟 Happy National Senior Citizens Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the incredible wisdom and love that senior citizens bring to our lives. At A Long Term Companion, we are honored to serve and support the seniors in our community, ensuring they enjoy their golden years with dignity, comfort, and companionship.

Let's take a moment to express our gratitude and appreciation for the seniors who have influenced our lives. Whether it's a thoughtful note, a phone call, or a visit, let's show them how much they mean to us today and every day.

🌟On this National Caregivers Day, the HCAOA extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the dedicated caregivers who tirelessly provide essential care and support to those in need.

Today, and every day, we salute you for your exceptional commitment to enhancing the quality of life for others and for being the heart of home care. ❤️

Happy National Caregivers Day! 🎉

We are so excited to have earned 2024 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice, and Leader in Experience awards, in addition to the Top 100 in Experience award, the highest honor a home care provider can earn from Home Care Pulse

Thank you to our dedicated team of remarkable professional caregivers and our fabulous clients who make our career serving others so fulfilling!

The list of the Top 100 in Experience Award-Winners is now live!

This award is the highest honor we bestow, recognizing the 100 agencies with the highest Overall Satisfaction (OSAT) scores in North America. This annual award is based on the results of your client and caregiver experience surveys.

View the list of winners to all the following Best of Home Care Awards:

🏆 Top 100 in Experience: https://hubs.li/Q02hMpvS0

🏆Leader in Experience: https://hubs.li/Q02hMys90

🏆 Provider of Choice: https://hubs.li/Q02hMQLV0

🏆 Employer of Choice: https://hubs.li/Q02hMpxG0

🏆 Leader in Training: https://hubs.li/Q02hMy1_0

Congratulations to all on making the industry a better place!

We are thrilled to have received the distinguished 2024 Best of Home Care – Top 100 Leader in Experience Award from Home Care Pulse! 🎉

Being recognized as the #13 home care provider in North America and the #1 home care provider in Pennsylvania – as rated by clients and caregivers in third-party satisfaction surveys – is an incredible honor, and we are so proud of the entire ALTC team for earning this remarkable achievement! 🏆

A Long Term Companion | Home Care Services A Long Term Companion is committed to providing quality and compassionate in-home care to elderly and other adults in need of assistance. Our dedicated and trained caregivers help maintain independence and quality of life so loved ones can continue living safely at home.

Happy Father's Day!

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States.

Some easy, yet healthy, practices in arthritis prevention include exercise and eating foods like garlic, tart cherries and colorful vegetables.

May is . Use this time to become familiar with the facts, symptoms and treatments for arthritis. http://blog.arthritis.org/news/arthritis-awareness-month/

May Is National Arthritis Awareness Month - News May is recognized each year as National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a disease that impacts more than 50 million Americans, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. That means 1 in every 5 adults, 300,000 children and countless families are affected by arthritis. These...

Stretching is important for everyone - and especially for older adults - since it can improve balance, release muscle tension, and reduce the risk of injury. Try these senior friendly stretches to start your day! https://youtu.be/tCjk66PIEyI

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As comes to an end, please enjoy this fun sing-along video for seniors
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Singalong Music Group for Seniors | Songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s Today we explore songs from the 1950s, '60s, and '70s. We touch on topics like days at the beach, music and movement, and what makes this world wonderful.Pro...

Did you know that Music Therapy has benefits for older adults?

Music therapy can be active - as in you're participating in the music - or receptive - meaning that you are practicing mindful listening to the music.

If active, music therapy is a great way to encourage physical activity. And both active and receptive music therapy have also been connected with positive health impacts. Music can decrease stress, help with communication as well as stimulate memories of one's past.

So in honor of , we encourage you to find your favorite playlist and sing along!

We are always grateful to receive client feedback. Thank you, Rick, for sharing your experience!

We are sharing his comments with permission.

A Long Term Companion has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Care Accreditation.

The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care, and The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

Since 2010, we have been dedicated to providing the highest level of home care services to families throughout the Delaware Valley. By pursuing accreditation, our staff will continue to work together and develop and implement approaches that have the potential to improve care for our clients and individuals in our community.

Today is the first ~official~ day of spring, which means warmer weather is right around the corner!

And that means it's time to start planning for your favorite warmer weather activities.

Need some ideas? We have plenty! Here's a few to get you in the spirit:
- Start an herb garden
- Find a local park with a scenic walking path
- Visit your local farmer's markets
- Go golfing
- Do outdoor yoga or stretches

Let us know what you're looking forward to most as the weather starts heating up.

According to a new study by Johns Hopkins, socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher chance of developing dementia than older adults who aren’t.

Per to the CDC, social isolation has previously been known as a dementia risk factor and linked to heart disease and depression.

At first glance, these headlines are extremely alarming, however they should also bring hope in showing how connection can contribute to improved health for older adults.

Most people who haven’t received home care services think of caregivers as only assisting with ADLs and IADLs, but time and time again, A Long Term Companion clients and their loved ones praise the companionship and socialization that they receive from our professional caregivers.

Please take a few minutes to read this article, as tomorrow’s well-being begins today.

https://www.npr.org/2023/01/17/1149512488/social-isolation-dementia-risk-study

Social isolation linked to an increased risk of dementia, new study finds Socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher chance of developing dementia, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins. The findings suggest that simple interventions could be meaningful.

As we conclude National Heart Month, remember, heart disease is extremely common but its symptoms are not always obvious. This is why it's important to educate yourself. hearttruth.gov

Taking care of your heart can be as simple as the ABCS.

Talk with your health care team about Aspirin, Blood pressure control, Cholesterol management, and Smoking cessation.

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ABCS of Heart Health Read and share this easy-to-understand content about the ABCS of heart health (Aspirin when appropriate, Blood pressure control, Cholesterol management, and Smoking cessation).

We appreciate our amazing ALTC caregivers every day, but being National Caregivers Day, we'd like to take a moment to celebrate the compassionate and special people that you are! Thank you!

Tomorrow is - a day to recognize the professional and family caregivers that selflessly provide personal care, physical support, and companionship to those they serve.

is a great day to call your elderly loved ones and tell them you care about them!

Devoting just a few minutes of time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting your heart health. Self-care, like moving more, preparing healthier meals, and getting quality sleep, helps . http://bit.ly/3wplXy9

Self-Care Tips for Heart Health This fact sheet provides an overview of what self-care for your heart means. It also offers ideas on how to make your heart health part of your self-care routin

A Long Term Companion is going green this week to support our Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII
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Please join us tomorrow to bring greater awareness to heart disease! Wear Red for

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National Wear Red Day®: Get #OurHearts Pumping! National Wear Red Day® is celebrated each year on the first Friday in February, to bring greater attention to heart disease as a leading cause of death for Americans.

February is . Practice self-care and prevention by knowing risk factors and making heart-healthy choices.

Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3GV2Bpu

What Is Heart-Healthy Living? Heart-healthy living means understanding your risk, making healthy choices, and taking steps to lower your chances of heart disease. These actions can lower your risk of heart disease and improve your overall health and well-being.