by GoldLeafCare | Apr 4, 2019 | In-Home Care
There are many challenges that manifest itself through an injury, after surgery or aging. It might be possible that any of the above would cause what was once easy for us to accomplish become more difficult. Everyday activities as simple as brushing teeth or getting... 
by GoldLeafCare | Mar 5, 2019 | In-Home Care
There’s a term that many people are familiar with called “cabin fever.” Generally speaking, it’s the mental discomfort from being in one place for too long. While most people who suffer from cabin fever won’t turn into Jack Nicholson from The Shining, they can still... 
by GoldLeafCare | Feb 5, 2019 | Home Care
Many people believe that heart disease is something that happens to other people, as if they could never develop it themselves. Still others think heart disease is something that older people are more prone to. The truth is that younger people are starting to have... 
by GoldLeafCare | Jan 18, 2019 | Home Care
If you’re a caregiver without any help, then you know that it can be one of the most tiring jobs on the planet. There’s seldom a feeling of relief or any downtime. Even when you are out of the house, you feel as if you are on call to rush back home and deal with any... 
by GoldLeafCare | Dec 7, 2018 | HomeHealth
Cold is in the air, and on your hands and on whatever you touch. In 2017-2018 the flu season was considered a high severity season. It caused high levels of outpatient clinic and emergency room visits for influenza-like illnesses. Cold and flu season takes a huge toll... 
by GoldLeafCare | Nov 9, 2018 | In-Home Care
“This month, we acknowledge the dedication and compassion of all those who work to improve their family members’ lives, and we renew our commitment to supporting them in their labor of love.” This caption from a presidential proclamation issued this year. These are... 
by GoldLeafCare | Sep 5, 2018 | HomeHealth
A healthy diet is imperative to stimulate the healing process. For years, you probably told your children how important it was to eat their veggies and follow a healthy lifestyle. As we grow older the body needs nutrients to develop and remain healthy and strong.... 
by GoldLeafCare | Aug 6, 2018 | In-Home Care
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately 5.7 million Americans are currently suffering from the disease. Some have estimated that the real figure places Alzheimer’s third on the list, surpassed only by heart disease and cancer. A full... 
by GoldLeafCare | Jun 7, 2018 | In-Home Care
A home assessment…how can it help? As we get older, many of us reach a point when we will have to decide if moving into an assisted living or retirement community is safer than living at home. At Gold Leaf Care we believe that is of the utmost importance to hold... 
by GoldLeafCare | May 3, 2018 | In-Home Care
If you have ever suffered a severe physical injury, then you know that the pain of the injury is often secondary to the lingering pain of physical recovery. Physical therapy can be a long, drawn-out process that puts a lot of strain on a person. But it is very...