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Yesterday was World Sickle Cell Day. A day to recognize Sickle Cell Disease. Learn more about this lifelong illness

What Is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen through the body. Misshapen red blood cells can block blood flow causing lifelong health problems. The only cure is a blood and bone marrow transplant, but treatments are available to manage t...

June is National Alzheimer's Awareness month. National Institute on Aging offers tips to assist caregivers during this time of life. Tips include those for bathing, dressing, and grooming. The more you know, the better you can manage your time. Visit:

Bathing, Dressing, and Grooming: Alzheimer's Caregiving Tips Get safety tips and advice for helping someone with Alzheimer's disease take a bath or shower, care for their teeth and nails, get dressed, and more.

Inspired HomeCare, the heart of compassionate service, provides home healthcare and in-home care services for those who qualify. Remember that you do have a choice in home healthcare. Call us today for more information.

Nurses make the difference!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year Mental Health America has partnered with the National Council on Aging to help older adults learn how to access mental health resources through Medicare. More info can be found on the MHA website. https://www.mhanational.org/depression-older-adults

Enjoy our Inspired company newsletter recently released. https://inspiredhomecare.net/inspired-newsletter-q1-2024/

Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home

Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home Many older adults want to stay in their homes as they age. Find information on aging in place.

We love hearing about how our services are helping our patients. One of our agencies received a lovely note with kind words of praise for our staff and our ICAN Memory program, recently.

“Happy New Year! I would like to express my gratitude for the services you provide and the wonderful employees you have. Memory Care has been a fantastic program for my mother. She looks forward to her visits with Tammy and I see a sharper spark on those days. Not only does the program provide thinking skills that would not be part of her normal day, but there is laughter and friendship Tammy is wonderful, professional, and caring…”

To read the full testimonial and to see more testimonials about our fantastic team and services, visit our testimonials page

Testimonials – Inspired Homecare Testimonials Video Testimonials Jay’s Testimonial Jay is a patient with Inspired Homecare of Arizona. “Good morning, I just finished inspired home health care with two individuals. Brian being my physical therapist. Who is here approximately 4 to 5 weeks once a week to go over exercises after my...

Ten Steps to Healthy Aging

10 Steps to Healthy, Happy Aging Small lifestyle changes can have a big impact on how well you feel as you age. Adopting even a few of the habits listed here will start you on the right track to healthy aging.

Inspired HomeCare helps people recovering from serious illness or injury to remain in the place they call home. Learn what people say about our team here

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Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

Holidays Bring Joy And Sadness – Especially For Elderly
“Happy holidays!” We hear it everywhere – at stores, on television, from our neighbors and family. The lights and sounds of the season are unavoidable. For many, it is a wondrous and joyful time of year. However, it can be a very sad time for anyone who has suffered loss or loneliness. Our elderly population are especially vulnerable if they live alone or if their circumstances or living arrangements have changed. The loss of a spouse, child, friend, pet or companion brings a unique kind of inner pain that may become bearable over time but does not ever go away completely. Moving from a lifelong home into a community living environment is another kind of loss that can contribute to feelings sadness or depression during the holidays.

For people suffering from loneliness or loss, those joyful words, “happy holidays,” ring hollow. But there are ways people can share the joys of the season without triggering additional unwelcome feelings in those who are going through difficult times.

1. Be present. Presents are nice but sometimes gifts can bring anxiety and stress. (“Oh my, I didn’t get her a gift and now I feel bad.”) It’s important to be mindful of the individual during this time. Perhaps they would like a gift. But more importantly, they would appreciate having someone actually being present, spending real time with them, listening to them, and letting them know that someone truly cares about them.
2. Be mindful. Invitations to holidays celebrations can be exciting yet stressful for people suffering emotionally. Don’t exclude them from your celebrations thinking you are being thoughtful. Instead, consider having smaller gatherings with people they are most comfortable. A simple message, added to the invitation, encouraging them to participate to the degree they are comfortable can help to alleviate stress. Remember to always encourage them to join you but don’t make them feel bad if they don’t come.
3. Be supportive. The holidays can be busy for everyone. Make sure to make time in your busy schedule to check up on and visit with your struggling loved one or friend by visiting in person, or calling to let them know you are thinking of them.
4. Be respectful. The holidays can mean different things to different people. Different religions and traditions should always be respected.

The most precious gifts we can give each other any time of the year are love and compassion. Take time to listen and to be present. Those two acts can truly make the holidays happy.

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We are thankful for all our caregivers, staff, and families. Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

Stretching exercises done 2 - 3 times a week are very beneficial for senior adults.

Stretching exercises for seniors: Back, neck, and more Stretching around 2–3 times per week can help maintain flexibility and stability as an older adult. Stretches include neck stretches, back stretches, and stretches for the inner thighs.

The #1 top 10 tip for caring for older seniors it to keep them home, if possible.

Top 10 Tips For Caring For Older Adults Advice for those who want their loved ones to age as comfortably, independently, and vibrantly as possible.

Welcome Fall! It’s time to “find your spark”.
“You often feel tired, not because you’ve done too much, but because you’ve done too little of what sparks a light in you.” (Alexander Den Heijer) Here's a quick read to help you get started - https://inspiredhomecare.net/enjoy-the-fall-season-with-recreation/

ENJOY THE FALL SEASON WITH RECREATION – Inspired Homecare Each year, as the weather begins to shift to welcome Fall, I feel giddy. Warm drinks, fires in the fireplace, cozy sweaters, and holiday preparations swarm my thoughts. Changes of season can also feel like new beginnings. We are saying goodbye to hot weather and trading our lemonade for hot cocoa an...

The Inspired HomeCare Newsletter for Q3 2023 is now available.https://inspiredhomecare.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Inspired-Newsletter-Q3-2023-August.pdf
Inside find: AgencyUpdates, StarRatings, VBP Performance Report, HHCAHPS Superlatives and more.

Did you know that recreation, doing things that you enjoy for pleasure, can contribute to your overall good health? In fact, recreation activities can help distract us from ‘debilitating feelings of this mood disorder,” according to a post on Advanced Psychiatry Associates’ website. Outdoors you can read a book in the park, have a cup of coffee on the patio, take a walk, ride a bike – enjoy nature and brighten your day literally. Indoors are great for arts and crafts, reading, knitting – just plain doing things helps us all. Keep doing things and enjoy the day!

Inspired Home Care of Maryland Inspired HomeCare is a growing, multi-state homecare network, with immediate focus on deep community

PETS, RUGS AND FURNITURE CAN CONTRIBUTE TO FALLS FOR SENIORS
Each year, nearly two million people over the age of 65 receive treatment in an emergency room as a result of a fall. Of those, about 25% require hospitalization. Hazards in the home account for at least one-third of all falls.
Some Fall Hazards
• Objects on the floor,
• Pets laying on the floor or running in front of the person.
• Loose rugs,
• Furniture in pathways,
• Poor lighting, and
• Lack of or poorly installed grab bars.
Learn about how to prevent falls in your home at https://inspiredhomecare.net/prevent-falls-in-the-home/

Do you know your numbers?
High blood pressure usually has no warning signals and is often called the “silent killer.”
Know your numbers and take care of your heart.
Have your blood pressure taken regularly and make the needed changes to help prevent or limit damage.

Inspired Home Care of Maryland Inspired HomeCare is a growing, multi-state homecare network, with immediate focus on deep community

Home healthcare is about recovering from serious illness or injury in the comfort and security of your own home. It's prescribed by a physician and is paid for by Medicare for those who qualify. Learn more at our website

DEFINING HOME HEALTHCARE – Inspired Homecare Home healthcare is often confused with private duty homecare. However, while home healthcare may include some home care services, it is medical in nature. Home healthcare professionals are often licensed nurses, therapists, or home health aides, most of whom work for home health agencies who are lic...

Happy Mother's Day to all who nurture and support others every day.

Nurses Week (May 6 - 12) gives us the opportunity to recognize the service and commitment of our nurses throughout this great land. Thank you for your selfless acts of service all year round!

When your home healthcare nurse or other clinician is on their tablet, they aren't playing games, they're documenting. Learn why documentation is important on our blog: https://inspiredhomecare.net/documentation-understanding-its-importance/

Documentation | Understanding It’s Importance | By: Diana Porter – Inspired Homecare Documentation | Understanding It's Importance | By: Diana Porter “Our patients change daily, so each encounter brings a fresh set of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, each of which we are called to address. In addition, the imperative that we fully, completely, and immediat...

Finding a good home healthcare agency is important when your loved one is recovering from a serious illness or injury. Your physician will be able to provide you with a list of Medicare certified agencies who are licensed to provide home healthcare for those who qualified. However, you have a right to choose who provides that service. Medicare.gov/care-compare offers assistance in comparing agencies in your area. Company testimonial pages can help, as well. Visit Inspired HomeCare’s Testimonial page to learn about the wonderful care our teams provide. https://inspiredhomecare.net/testimonials/

Testimonials – Inspired Homecare Testimonials Video Testimonials Jay’s Testimonial Jay is a patient with Inspired Homecare of Arizona. “Good morning, I just finished inspired home health care with two individuals. Brian being my physical therapist. Who is here approximately 4 to 5 weeks once a week to go over exercises after my...

Inspired HomeCare is honored to serve, providing in-home care. Check out our latest video testimonial by a home healthcare client, Jay.
https://youtu.be/khf8UBTdQSY

Jay's Testimonial Jay's TestimonialsJay is a client with Inspired HomeCare in Arizona!For questions please contact [email protected]: ...

iCare - Companion Care Plan - It’s Simple!
Inspired’s iCare Companion Care Plan is the simplest, most basic form of private duty care available. It provides clients with the day-to-day services that are most often needed, without requiring a nurse. Best of all, it costs less than standard private duty care. Call Inspired HomeCare of Maryland today, at (410) 602-2843.

Inspired Home Care of Maryland Inspired HomeCare is a growing, multi-state homecare network, with immediate focus on deep community

Inspired Holiday Edition newsletter is here!https://inspiredhomecare.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Inspired-Holiday-Newsletter-Q4-2022.pdf

Check on your seniors, be it family, neighbors or whomever. Do they have heat? Are they okay? Cold weather can be deadly. Check on your seniors. We are our brothers' keeper.
https://inspiredhomecare.net/keep-warm-even-when-inside/

KEEP WARM EVEN WHEN INSIDE – Inspired Homecare “Shake, shiver and shovel!” That’s what The Farmers’ Almanac says about the coming Winter weather which predicts a colder than normal winter with more snowfall than usual this year. Although most meteorologists don’t put much stock in the almanac, many people do. Whether the weather is or ...

This blessed holiday season, from Thanksgiving to New Years, we are especially thankful for our staff, our clients and their families.