If you are a caregiver, you are more vulnerable to adverse effects on your health. The Rosalynn Carter Institute (RCI) for Caregivers, named after the former First Lady of the United States and founder, makes a case that the effects of caregiving are so profound that it should be addressed as a public health issue […]
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Easter Holiday Activities for Seniors and Family
Easter Holiday Activities for Seniors and Family Celebrating the Easter holidays is a special time for families. People look forward to spending time with their loved ones, arranging family gatherings, and engaging in fun activities. Easter-themed arts and crafts from grandkids: Kids will love this creative activity. Help them complete a creative task like painting […]
Why Seniors Are Vulnerable to Heat
Seniors’ bodies don’t cope as well with heat as younger people’s bodies do, making them more vulnerable to all sorts of heat-related illnesses. With Spring quickly approaching, we’re shining a light on the potential hazards of the hotter months and discussing what older adults can do to protect themselves. Seniors are vulnerable to heat for […]
Amazing Caregivers and their Heroic Actions
Being a caregiver is a calling that requires an enormous commitment of time, energy, and love. During the recent winter storms that affected most of Texas, Outreach caregivers demonstrated this devotion to helping the most vulnerable in our communities. While most Texans were able to stay warm at home, Outreach Health caregivers were hard at […]
Best Self-Care Tips for Seniors
Aging is what we make it. For some, the limited mobility and reduced performance that come with age sound intimidating, but there are steps you can take to help you age gracefully. To set yourself on the right track, taking care of your well-being is best started sooner rather than later. Self-care is critical for […]
How to stay heart healthy!
Do you love your daily stroll around the park or your neighborhood to look at the birds and smell the flowers in bloom? Well, that’s perfect because here’s a bonus: Walking may be all the exercise you need to keep your heart healthy. Just one hour of walking burns approximately 300 calories! While every step […]
Easy Recipes for Elderly
A caregiver’s daily routine is packed with activities that range from caring for the elderly to keeping the house clean. Keeping the environment safe is a huge task, and when it comes to taking care of their diet, many caregivers end up neglecting themselves. What they need are quick meal prep ideas to make their […]
Outreach receives 2023 Best of Home Care and Provider of Choice Award!
Outreach Health Care is thrilled to announce today that it has received the 2023 Best of Home Care® – Provider of Choice Award and the 2023 Best of Home Care® – Employer of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. This award is granted only to the top-ranking home care providers based on client and caregiver […]
Stress Relief Techniques for Caregivers
Many caregivers end up ignoring their own health and needs because they are busy caring for others. Caregiver stress is one of the primary reasons why caregivers feel exhausted, depressed, or overwhelmed. Caregivers take on many tasks and those chores can range from shopping, helping with bathing, dressing, monitoring medicines and accompanying them for doctors’ […]
How Can We Enchance Elderly People’s Lives
Keep them engaged in family life. Keeping elderly people engaged in the family takes extra effort — especially if they can’t travel anymore — but it’s essential for maintaining those family connections. Make an extra effort to visit elderly loved ones and to include them in family events. Stay in regular communication. You should also […]
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