Grace Home Care has great Care Assistants available for all shifts.
October 30, 2008
Grace Home Care has several qualified, loving, and caring Care Assistants available for all shifts. Whether you need assistance for part of the day, the night, or a 24 hour live-in shift, GHCS can provide you with the immecable care services that you need. We also provide Care Assistsants to Nursing Homes, Adult Family Homes, and Hospitals.
So call today for more information.
Telephone: 206.328.6251
E-mail: ttgracehomecare@gmail.com
Don’t admit your loved one into a nursing home!
October 30, 2008
Reports of serious, physical, sexual and verbal abuse are “numerous” among the nation’s nursing homes, according to a congressional report released today.
The study, prepared by the minority (Democratic and Independent) staff of the Special Investigations Division of the House Government Reform Committee, finds that 30 percent of nursing homes in the United States — 5,283 facilities — were cited for almost 9,000 instances of abuse over a recent two-year period, from January 1999 to January 2001.
Common problems included untreated bedsores, inadequate medical care, malnutrition, dehydration, preventable accidents, and inadequate sanitation and hygiene, the report said.
Many of the abuse violations caused harm to the residents, the report said.
In 1,601 cases, the abuse violations were serious enough “to cause actual harm to residents or to place the residents in immediate jeopardy of death or serious injury,” it said.
Grotesque Abuse
In some reported cases, a member of the nursing home’s staff was accused of committing physical or sexual abuse. In others, staff were cited for failing to protect people from abuse by other residents.
The report documents instances of residents being punched, slapped, choked or kicked by staff members or other residents, causing injuries such as fractured bones or lacerations.
Some of the violations uncovered are particularly disturbing. In one case, according to the report, an attendant walked into a resident’s room, said “I’m tired of your ass,” and hit her in the face, breaking her nose.
Grace Home Care’s annual Holiday Discount Baazar is back!
October 28, 2008
The holiday season is among us, and it’s time for the annual Grace Home Care Holiday Discount Bazaar. By signing up to recieve any of our offered services, you will save 10% on every invoice through 01/02/ 09. So call today to take advantage of our limited time offer.
Services:
- Lifestyle Enhancement Program (LEP)
- Certified Home Health Aide
- Assistance with Daily Activities ( personal hygiene, grooming, moving around, exercise programs, and meal preparation.)
- Homemaker (laundry, shopping, personal errands.)
- Companion
- Bathing and Tuck-in
- House Sitting
- Respite Care
**New Customers only.**
Elderly Male Models Storm the Spring ’09 Runways
October 28, 2008
Designers in Paris went gaga over older guys when casting their spring ‘09 shows. Yohji Yamamoto started the trend casting a handful of men over 60, one of whom, as we delightfully noted, appeared to “slightly drag a leg,” for his Paris show last week. Ann Demeulemeester picked up where Yohji left off, sending ten elderly gentlemen out on the runway. And agnès b.’s show kicked off with a cheery, aging chap playing the flute.
Promising news for Osteoporosis sufferers.
October 28, 2008
Major study finds that there is a new drug that significantly strengthens bones, and patients need to take it only once a year through IV drip for only 15 minutes.
Ten healthiest foods for seniors.
October 28, 2008
Walk easier in just five minutes!
October 24, 2008
By follwing along with these gentle chair yoga exercises you will be walking with more ease, and less pain in no time.
Many seniors are pushed into nursing home care, when in fact all they require is supervision. Nursing homes are now being looked at as an excessive and unnecessary expense. While many of the elderly require the level of care that nursing homes provide, in home care is a excellent alternative. As it allows the senior to remain independent in the comfort of their own homes.
Grace Home Care offer new Lifestyle Enhancement Program
October 24, 2008
Extend and enrich your aging loved ones life through our Lifestyle Enhancement Program.
The Life Style Enhancement Program will significantly raise your loved ones quality of life through a personalized care routine. The entire week will be planned and documented with client and family approved activities. With minimal caregiver down time, you are reassured that you love one is receiving the care that he or she needs to remain healthy and happy.
Lifestyle Enhancement Program
• Highly trained professional care assistants.
• Client approved weekly pre planned meal menus.
• Client approved weekly pre planned day trips.
• Daily range of motion low impact exercise. *Exercising set provided.
• Daily hair and nail regimen suited to the clients desires.
• Daily skincare regimen suited to the client desires
• Proper laundry care: washing, drying, ironing, hanging, and folding.
• Immaculate housekeeping services of all rooms. Including kitchen, bath, living, and all bed rooms.
• Errand and transportation services: postal office, grocery stores, dry cleaning.
Do you qualify for the Basic Food Program(Food Stamps)?
October 23, 2008
Important Changes to Basic Food Program (Food Stamps): Easier to Qualify
Beginning October 1, 2008, the Basic Food Program is expanding to help more people in Washington state get more food. The expansion is the result of increased income limits (up to 200% of federal poverty level), as well as asset and net income waivers.
Also known as the “food stamp program,” Basic Food provides eligible households with an electronic benefit card (EBT) which can be used to buy food at participating grocery stores and farmers markets. Participants receive a monthly benefit amount which is determined by income, household size and living expenses.
The program changes make Basic Food more appealing and accessible to older adults:
- Easier to qualify—higher income limits: up to $1,734 for a household of one; $2,334 for 2 people.
- Easier to apply—applications are accepted online, or at any DSHS Community Service Office, and on the phone by calling 1-877-514-3663.
- Telephone discounts—people who receive Basic Food can also enroll in the Washington Telephone Assistance Program to receive low-cost local phone service.
Visit www.foodhelp.wa.gov to apply on-line, or call Senior I&A at 1-888-435-3377 (WA only), or (206) 448-3110.
