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It’s hot! Stay cool.

Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults Learn about heat-related illnesses—hyperthermia (e.g., heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and more)—and seek help for symptoms of heat stroke.

Did you know? One year of leg strengthening workouts preserves vital leg strength up to four years later!

Leg Workouts Around Retirement Could Keep You Mobile With Age US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

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.

Celebrating Nurses Week. 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

Did you know? San Antonio Nurses Home Health offers physical therapy in the home for those who qualify. Learn more here - https://sanurseshomehealth.com/blog/

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

Is aging in place right for you? Seniors need to know about their options.

Home Care Services and In-Home Assistance for Seniors Learn about home care services for seniors that can help you age in place, maintain your independence, and stay at home for as long as possible.

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.

Exercise and weight loss are still the best ways to reduce arthritis pain.

Arthritis Update - Hope on the Horizon? - Senior Planet from AARP An injectable cell therapy may offer hope to people with osteoarthritis (OA), the joint disease that affects about 32.5 million U.S. adults.

Over 60 and trying to watch your weight or lose weight? Here's some healthy advice.

Losing Weight After 60: Best Diets for Seniors Read more about the best diets for seniors that promote general health and weight loss.

Helpful tips for aging gracefully.

Aging Gracefully - San Antonio Seniors Embracing the Golden Years with Elegance and Health

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.

#1 Top 10 Tips for Caring for Older Adults is to keep them home if possible. We couldn't agree more.

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.

Scammers are on the rise these days and anyone can fall victim, including seniors. Be aware and educate yourselves on ways to avoid scams.

Calm, positive body language is the better way to speak with a person with Dementia.

How to Talk to Someone With Dementia: Calm, Positive Body Language – DailyCaring Use these 6 nonverbal communication techniques to talk to someone with dementia to reduce confusion, agitation, & anger and improve cooperation.

Questions about home healthcare? Visit our FAQ page and learn more. https://sanurseshomehealth.com/faqs/

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 ... 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" and enjoy the day!

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.

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!

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

New logo, same great service!

Please join us this holiday season bring joy to families in need.
For the 2nd year in a row, SA Nurses Home Health and St. John’s Hospice will be hosting a toy drive in collaboration with SA PD Blue Santa.
Drop off new and unwrapped toys at our office from November 16th through December 16th.
Drop Off Location: 4414 Centerview Dr. Ste 210, San Antonio, Tx 78228

We are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care. Our team is ready to help with your home health needs so give us a call today!

SA Nurses Home Health Agency is rapidly expanding and we are hiring certified nursing assistants effective immediately. We work with patients of all ages and backgrounds who require daily care in their homes. We hire the most compassionate and thoughtful talent in the field. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, so time management skills and the ability to work independently are essential. However, it is important to provide each patient with the time and attention necessary to meet his or her needs. If you enjoy working one-on-one with patients outside of a clinical setting, please submit your resume.

Certified Nursing Assistant Responsibilities:

-Enables patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services and teaching families.
-Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output and exercise.
-Assists patients by providing personal services, such as dressing, bathing and grooming.
-Helps patients care for themselves by teaching the use of a cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
-Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient.
-Advises on nutrition, cleanliness and housekeeping.
-Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal and notifying the nurse supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
-Maintains a safe, secure and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions and prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
-Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements.
-Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
-Listen to the patient and respond to concerns or requests.

Home Health Aide Qualifications/Skills:

-Creating a safe, effective environment
-Health promotion and maintenance
-Patient services
-Dependability
-Verbal communication
-Listening
-Training
-Emotional control

Education, Experience and Licensing Requirements:

-High School Diploma or GED
-Licensed CNA
-COVID-19 vaccination required
-Minimum 1 year+ professional experience assisting individuals with disabilities, mental health illnesses or challenging behaviors preferred
-CPR