Golden Heart’s amazing August Caregiver of the Month is Kimberly Kimbrough! Originally from Chicago, Kimberly says she was inspired to become a caregiver after assisting her disabled sister for two years. Something Kimberly is proud of is her job as a caregiver; she says “It’s hard work but I really do care about my clients.” Her greatest talent is being a mom to her son, whom she raised as a single mother. Kimberly says “being a single parent was hard for me but I made it through and I’m proud of him. I love my son with all my heart.” Kimberly’s long-term goal is to be able to take care of her mom for the rest of her life. Kimberly, we adore your compassion and loyalty. Your heart is truly Golden!
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Strength Training – How Does It Work and What Are the Benefits?
You’ve heard all about the recommendation that adults get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day. Your mom goes for walks with her dog, but that’s all she does. Her doctor recommends that she start adding strength training to her daily routine.
What is strength training? What types of activities does it cover, and how are they going to help her? Learn more about the benefits of strength training and tips for getting started.
The Benefits of Strength Training
Strength training involves exercises that build and strengthen the muscles you have. As you strengthen the muscles, it improves balance and coordination. It reduces the risk of falling. You also improve bone density.
Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million men and women in the U.S. When you strengthen the muscles, it also helps maintain the bones. Strength training reduces your mom’s chances of developing osteoporosis.
Strength training also helps lower the risk of other chronic health conditions and improves flexibility. Plus, strong muscles and joints can help prevent severe arthritis pain.
A 2015 study looked at the health data for close to 400,000 adults up to 80. Those who completed strength training exercises twice a week were less likely to have conditions like obesity and diabetes.
Aim For Twice a Week
Your mom wants to work on strength training exercises two days a week. The best fitness plan is one that varies the activities. She could walk twice a week, do strength training twice a week, and ride a bike or swim laps on the other days.
What types of activities should she engage in? Strength training workouts focus on the muscles in different areas of the body. One day, she could do legs and hips. On the next day, she could do her arms and shoulders. Abs and back muscles round out her plan. If she keeps circling through these areas, she’ll find muscle strength improves within weeks.
Getting Started With Strength Training
Ask your mom’s doctor if it would be advisable to have her work with a physical therapist. If she has health issues or has fallen in the past, it’s a good idea to have her work with therapists. She’ll target her strength training to match her wellness goals.
If her doctor says there are no limitations as long as she doesn’t push herself too hard, start with beginner videos. Some require equipment like weights or resistance bands. Decide if that’s worth the expense. Otherwise, look for videos that don’t require equipment.
With home care services, she stays safe when she lives alone by having help with daily chores. This is important if she has fallen in the past. She also gains companionship, which makes a difference when it comes to staying motivated with exercise routines. Call a home care agency to make arrangements.
Sources:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/strength-training-builds-more-than-muscles
https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(18)32137-8/fulltext
If you are considering home care in Las Vegas, NV for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Summerlin. 702-800-4616.
July 2021 Caregiver of the Month
Our amazing caregiver Makala Messenger was named Golden Heart’s July 2021 Caregiver of the Month! Makala is originally from Houston, TX. Something that is important to Makala is her family; an older brother and two little sisters. Her favorite part about caregiving is “taking care of those that once took care of us through all of their former professions.” She loves that gets to learn and experience something new every day. Her best memory on the job is singing to her client Maria; she says that just those few minutes made her day so bright! Makala is currently working on getting her lash certification, because she “loves making women feel beautiful!” She is also pursuing her LPN degree to get her closer to being an RN. Another goal of Makala’s is to build her dream home in the next five years. Your future is so bright Makala! Thank you for being you!
Employee of the Month
Golden Heart Senior Care’s June 2021 Caregiver of the Month is Emily Rivera! Emily is originally from Los Banos, CA. Emily has been inspired to give back and help people in need since she was 15, and she feels that caregiving allows her to do just that. Emily’s five-year goal is to get licensed as a Nurse Anesthetist. Her favorite part of doing in-home care is connecting one-on-one with her clients. She says “some people really just want to talk, and it’s nice to hear different stories and backgrounds from them.” Emely’s favorite memory on the job was meeting one of her clients who is in remission from cancer treatment; she says the experience was so heartwarming.
We love having Emely on our team and we admire her compassion. We can’t wait to see her grow and reach her goals!
Caregiver Training
Golden Heart is proud to announce that we have completed another successful caregiver training session with our team members. This month’s training covered proper transferring, and caregiver safety.
Everyone had a great time and enjoyed lunch and team member bonding. We want to thank all of the team members who participated in this month’s training session!
We are proud to share with you our updated Core Values and Mission Statement for Golden Heart!
Golden Heart is proud to announce the new company Mission Statement and updated Core Values. These two documents surmise what Golden Heart is all about. We operate and manage the business by these values each and every day. We are very happy to share this information with you!
May 2021 Employee of the Month
Pictured are Christy Swadkins, Owner of Golden Heart Senior Care, and Idolina Walton, the May 2021 Employee of the Month.
Please join us in congratulating Idolina Walton as Golden Heart’s May 2021 Employee of the Month. Idolina is an AMAZING caregiver, we are very fortunate to have her on our team.
Idolina has shown her dedication and passion to her clients as a caregiver at Golden Heart. She is dependable, flexible and always going the extra mile. We are proud of Idolina as she is Simply the Best!
We are so excited to announce the roll-out of our new Caregiver Rewards program called Point$!
Golden Heart Senior Care is proud to announce the rollout of our newest caregiver reward program!
Point$! is a reward program to recognize our caregivers for all the AMAZING things they do for our clients.
Once Point$! are earned, our caregivers can spend them on amazing gifts from Apple, Amazon, Bath & Body Works, Sephora, Best Buy, Starbucks, Target, Walmart, and many other wonderful places!
If you are interested in joining an AMAZING home care agency that CARES about its caregivers, please visit us at www.GoldenHeartSummerlin.com or call 702-268-4399.
Four Benefits of Home Oxygen Therapy for Your Senior
Home oxygen therapy is something that your elderly family member’s doctor has to prescribe for her. There are qualifications for receiving oxygen therapy at home and it is used to treat conditions like asthma, COPD, and even sleep apnea. If your elderly family member is considering oxygen therapy, she may want to keep these benefits in mind as she goes through her decision-making process.
It May Prolong Her Life
People who have lung illnesses may struggle to breathe. This is a serious concern that doesn’t just get better on its own. By having access to oxygen therapy, it is highly likely that your elderly family member is able to prolong her life. This is often the biggest reason that your elderly family member’s doctor may prescribe oxygen for her, either as an overnight treatment or continuously.
She May Have Fewer Complications
Illnesses like COPD and asthma have complications and symptoms that can take a huge toll on your elderly family member. Some, like fatigue and dizziness, could lead to a fall. Complications from COPD can even lead to heart failure or to a stroke. Having access to oxygen therapy reduces those complications for your senior. Your elderly family member might also experience fewer exacerbations if she has COPD.
Oxygen May Help Her to Move More
Lack of oxygen can keep your elderly family member from moving much at all on a consistent basis. She needs to conserve her energy when she’s experiencing shortness of breath and for many people with lung issues, just breathing is difficult enough. With supplemental oxygen, your elderly family member may find that she feels well enough to exercise, even just a little bit.
Her Overall Quality of Life May Improve
The bottom line is that oxygen can help your elderly family member to breathe better, which helps her to sleep better, can help to improve her mood, and can lower anxiety. She is also likely to feel less fatigued and more mentally alert each day. These factors all contribute to a much higher quality of life than your senior might experience without supplemental oxygen therapy.
Learning to use home oxygen therapy can feel complicated at first. There are also a great many safety considerations for you and your elderly family member to become familiar with very quickly. That’s why it can be beneficial to hire home care providers for additional assistance with oxygen therapy at home.
If you or an aging loved one is considering home care in Las Vegas, NV, please contact the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Summerlin. 702-800-4616.
Golden Heart Conducts a SUCCESSFUL Job Fair!!
Golden Heart Senior Care conducted a very successful Caregiver Job Fair at their corporate office in Sun City Summerlin. There were more than 25 participants who attended the Caregiver Job Fair, with many being hired. The successful candidates were also eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $750.
We want to say a BIG “Thank You” to our staff who spent many hours getting the job fair organized to run as smooth as possible.