Comfort Keepers West Columbia

Personal Care
Comfort Keepers’ trained caregivers aid with personal care needs ranging from stand-by assistance to full care depending on each client’s individual needs
Bathing, grooming and overall appearance
Mobility assistance
Assistance with position changes and transfers for those clients that are bedbound or may need assistance with getting in and out of bed
Incontinence care, toileting needs, and safety in the bathroom
Assistance with preparing and serving meals, and support for special diets
Care for those with memory issues or cognitive impairments
Medication reminders and management
Assisting with outings, social events, shopping trips, and other activities of interest to maintain engagement both physically and emotionally
Support for physician-prescribed nutrition and exercise programs
Change in condition monitoring
Fall risk assessment and assistance with fall prevention

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Studies have shown that seniors who maintain social connection and relationships lead healthier lives, both physically and mentally. 🤗

Today, there are so many platforms that allow for meaningful interaction. At Comfort Keepers, we wanted to share some ideas for socially connecting from home:

💬 Start a family group chat for life updates, photos & conversation with loved ones

✍️ Become a penpal—include drawings, photos or small momentos in your letter

♟ Play together online! Choose from classics like Scrabble, Monopoly, trivia or chess

Find more ways for seniors to remain socially connected:

Comfort Keepers | Info Center The Comfort Keepers Information Center gives you access to, features of interest to seniors and caregivers, answers to frequently asked questions and links to a vast array of valuable online resources.

Welcome Autumn with your beautiful colors and celebration time.

If you are interest in taking the COVID vaccine, check the SC government portal to find a location: https://vaxlocator.dhec.sc.gov/
All South Carolinians age 16 and older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Need assistance? Call 1-866-365-8110 for help with COVID-19 vaccine questions and provider information

It’s time to have the talk with your family to ensure you’re all aligned on the safety measures and plan of action this year. Here’s a few things you might consider discussing with your friends and family:
● Staying extra-safe the weeks leading up to the event
● Reducing the amount of holiday gatherings you’ll attend
● Speaking with the family early and often about the plan
● Planning virtual events as a contingency plan, or planning a virtual game for those who are safer by staying at home

The applicant must have proven experience with personal care, to have a reliable transportation. The job consist in take care of seniors and other adults in their houses or ALF and help with personal care, light house keeping, transportation, cooking, companionship, errands, etc.

Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you are older or have health problems. It is important to get relief from the heat quickly.
Being hot for too long can be a problem. It can cause several illnesses, all grouped under the name hyperthermia. Some common symptoms are:

- Heat syncope - Heat edema
- Heat cramps - Heat exhaustion
- Heat stroke

Headache, confusion, dizziness, or nausea could be a sign of a heat-related illness. Get out of the sun, drink fluids, lie down and rest and go to the doctor or an emergency room to find out if you need treatment.

BE SAFE AND ENJOY THE SUMMER!!!

We are honored to have rated higher for customer service than any other home care provider in Newsweek’s America’s Best Customer Service survey.

This is what elevating the human spirit looks like, and we are proud to live our mission every day.

For our amazing caregivers who should be no more than proud of themselves due to the beautiful job developed. Thank you very much! Caregiver Jobs Now

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To all of the caregivers working hard during this time, share your caregiver moments by using our "Proud to be a Caregiver" frame.

📲 Try It: Celebrate your pride with friends and family.

To slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, millions of Americans have been asked to stay at home for protection and only go out for food or medicine, to provide care, or to exercise in their neighborhoods while staying 6 feet away from others.

Taking these actions will slow the infection rate and reduce the number of people who get sick at the same time (“flatten the curve”).

This keeps health care systems from getting overwhelmed and helps severely ill people get the specialized care they need.

To protect your older adult, yourself, and those in your community, focus on learning the facts and following the CDC’s recommended prevention tips.

Fount: Daily Caring website

Comfort Keepers West Columbia updated their website address.

“Social distancing” is a phrase that’s dominating news headlines and working its way into everyday conversation. A month ago, most Americans had never heard of it.

“It’s a strange term,” admits Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — one of the federal agencies that has been pushing the practice of social distancing as a way to slow the spread of the illness caused by the new coronavirus.

“Usually when we talk about health and wellness, it’s all about connectedness and really reaching out and being together with community, family, friends, loved ones. But social distancing means trying to keep some space between you and other people,” Schuchat adds.

For many communities across the country, this idea of space is quickly becoming the new normal. School districts have canceled classes, professional sports leagues have suspended their seasons, and crowded parks and museums have closed their gates.

It may seem excessive for those unaffected by the illness. But experts say it works.

Fount: AARP

It's now easier to contact Comfort Keepers West Columbia.