Seniors Feel Safer With In-Home Caregivers
Caregiver in Hampton Bays NY One of the biggest benefits a senior receives from an in-home caregiver is feeling safe. Many seniors have trouble with daily living tasks, or they’re nervous about living alone because of the risk of falling or having a medical event. Still, they don’t want to say anything to their adult…
Read More‘Behind every small business, there’s a story worth knowing.’
At Artful Home Care, we want you to know our story. Recently, both Lauren and Gwen of Artful Home Care had the pleasure of attending the Small Business Showcase held at the Brookhaven National Laboratory on Thursday, April 23, 2015. At this showcase, they learned ways to tell our story, and to make you want to know our story. A bright spot of the event was when speaker Evelyn Landini, of the Brookhaven Site Office Business Management, spoke of all the small business success stories; they had all once failed, and are now beyond successful. Such stories that she spoke of are those of Walt Disney, Macy’s, and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. All started as a small business, and now, well you know where they are today.
Read MoreParrish Art Museum’s 2015 Spring Fling Benefit
Beth McNeill and Marla Schwenk at the Parrish Art Museums 2015 Spring Fling benefit (photo by Tom Kochie). Artful Home Care was pleased to sponsor this event. We far surpassed our fundraising goal. Thank you to all those who supported!!
Read MoreHonesty is the Best Policy when Discussing Home Care Options
Home Care in Water Mill NY Having difficulty approaching the topic of home care with an elderly loved one is not all that uncommon. A lot of people have many misconceptions about professional caregivers. Home care is the best option for seniors who require some type of assistance, whether it’s just for one day for…
Read MoreSeniors Need to Face the Music!
Senior Care in Montauk NY Music has long been called “The International Language” because everyone who listens to it can understand it as it fuels the senses. You don’t need to speak a certain language in order to appreciate music; all you need is a receptive ear and an appreciative audience. This is especially true for…
Read MoreWriting Letters to Loved Ones Can Help Share Memories: Senior Care Activities
Senior Care in Bridgehampton NY Just a few decades ago the most common way people communicated with one another, especially if they lived in different countries or on opposite sides of the United States, was to write letters and send cards. Today, email and texting has almost completely eliminated the art of writing letters. One…
Read MoreHow Home Care Can Help with Foot Health
Home Care in Amagansett NY April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and for good reason. Foot health can directly impact health of the entire body, and it is an extremely important issue for diabetics to keep in mind. Foot problems can cause issues with quality of life and productivity, both which can directly impact…
Read MoreFrom the Desk of Beth McNeill-Muhs, Owner, Artful Home Care
Having immersed myself in the field of fine art over the last 15 years I have developed a greater understanding of how therapeutic art can be in ones life. Whether you surround yourself with art, create it, or appreciate it, it is undoubtedly true that art can have a strong healing effect.
Read MoreThe Best Pets for Those Who Need Some Type of Elder Care
Elder Care in East Hampton NY Relying on elder care could mean many things to different people. For some individuals, it could be a sign that the end of their life is approaching. That can lead to depression, anxiety, and stress. There may be certain physical or health problems that have developed that make it…
Read MorePractice Drills and Home Care Services: Do They Matter?
Home Care in Southampton NY If you’ve ever witnessed professional emergency response teams running drills, it’s quite a sight. Homeland Security, the National Guard, fire departments, police departments, and much more often run numerous practice drills in order to stay sharp, get real world experience, and be ready for any potential emergency. It might not…
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