Staying Safe in the Heat

Right at Home, an international leader providing in-home companionship, personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently, is continually monitoring issues that impact our clients and their families from an emotional, physical and financial perspective.

All across the country, it’s been an exceptionally hot summer so far, with more heat and humidity to come. Extreme heat can have severe negative impact on health. Every year, people are lost in extreme heat conditions. In hot conditions, it’s critically important to adequately hydrate, avoid excessive exertion and seek shelter in shade and air conditioning if possible.

If air conditioning isn’t available, many cities offer cooling stations during periods of extreme heat that offer a respite from brutal heat conditions.

While extreme heat is most hazardous to children and the elderly, it can harm anyone if they aren’t careful. Right at Home wants to help you beat the heat. Here are some tips for staying safe in the summer heat:

Center for Disease Control Extreme Heat Guide

9 Ways to Stay Safe in Summer Heat

Staying Safe in Extreme Heat

Stay hydrated and cool out there, and enjoy the rest of your summer!

Founded in 1995, Right at Home offers in-home companion and personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently. Right at Home directly employs all care-giving staff, each of whom are thoroughly screened, trained, bonded and insured prior to entering a client’s home. All ongoing care is monitored and supervised by more than 185 local independent franchisees. Right at Home’s global office is based in Omaha, Nebraska, with franchise offices located in 40 states nationwide, as well as in the UK. For more information on Right at Home Winston-Salem, contact Greg Brewer or visit rightathome.net. To sign up for Right at Home’s free adult caregiving eNewsletter, Caring Right at Home, please go to http://www.caringnews.com.

Social Wellness Month

Right at Home, an international leader providing in-home companionship, personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently, is continually monitoring issues that impact our clients and their families from an emotional, physical and financial perspective.

While a person’s health has long stood as the primary measure of their well being, Wellness is a concept that incorporates 7 key lifestyle factors to paint a more vivid portrait of one’s physical and mental health. The University of California at Riverside defines wellness as “much more than merely physical health, exercise or nutrition. It is the full integration of states of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.”

There are 7 core “dimensions” of wellness: Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Environmental, Occupational, Intellectual and Physical. Social Wellness refers to one's ability to interact with people around them. It involves using good communications skills, having meaningful relationships, respecting yourself and others, and creating a support system that includes family members and friends. Social wellness follows these tenets:

· It is better to contribute to the common welfare of our community than to think only of ourselves.

· It is better to live in harmony with others and our environment than to live in conflict with them.

So, how would you rate your social wellness? Do you strive to build and maintain positive relationships with loved ones and colleagues? Social wellness is an important pillar of overall health and well being, and Right at Home encourages you to take this Social Wellness Inventory. See how your Social Wellness stacks up and learn what you could be doing to improve your social wellness!

Social Wellness Inventory

Founded in 1995, Right at Home offers in-home companion and personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently. Right at Home directly employs all care-giving staff, each of whom are thoroughly screened, trained, bonded and insured prior to entering a client’s home. All ongoing care is monitored and supervised by more than 185 local independent franchisees. Right at Home’s global office is based in Omaha, Nebraska, with franchise offices located in 40 states nationwide, as well as in the UK. For more information on Right at Home Winston-Salem, contact Greg Brewer or visit rightathome.net. To sign up for Right at Home’s free adult caregiving eNewsletter, Caring Right at Home, please go to http://www.caringnews.com.

July 6-12 is Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Week

Right at Home, an international leader providing in-home companionship, personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently, is continually monitoring issues that impact our clients and their families from an emotional, physical and financial perspective.

Alzheimer’s Disease is a devastating medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. Also known as the “Brain Wasting Disease,” Alzheimer’s takes a devastating toll on its victims and their families. There is no known cure for this terrible ailment, and the number of American’s affected is growing at an alarming rate.

While normally diagnosed in older adults, Alzheimer’s can strike much younger victims. It’s imperative for all Americans to increase their awareness of this issue, so that they can keep an eye out for warning signs in themselves and loved ones. If you or someone you know has been personally affected by Alzheimer’s, then you know firsthand how devastating the mental and physical effects become as the disease progresses.

Right at Home is here to help suffering patients fight their conditions from the comfort of their own homes. We will always be a trusted source of compassion, support and community – but we greatly prefer that you stay healthy, happy and independent! So do some research on Alzheimer’s Disease.


Right at Home wants to help you and your loved ones participate in Alzheimer's Awareness Week. Get to know the facts and be prepared!

Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet

Alzheimer's Risk Factors and Symptoms


Founded in 1995, Right at Home offers in-home companion and personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently. Right at Home directly employs all care-giving staff, each of whom are thoroughly screened, trained, bonded and insured prior to entering a client’s home. All ongoing care is monitored and supervised by more than 185 local independent franchisees. Right at Home’s global office is based in Omaha, Nebraska, with franchise offices located in 40 states nationwide, as well as in the UK. For more information on Right at Home Winston-Salem, contact Greg Brewer or visit rightathome.net. To sign up for Right at Home’s free adult caregiving eNewsletter, Caring Right at Home, please go to http://www.caringnews.com.

Fireworks Safety

Right at Home, an international leader providing in-home companionship, personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently, is continually monitoring issues that impact our clients and their families from an emotional, physical and financial perspective.

The 4th of July is one of this country’s defining holidays - it’s a time for celebration, family, fun and for many people, fireworks. It’s no secret that Americans love their fireworks. Unfortunately, they are too often used irresponsibly, and the results are tragic.

This summer, we encourage you to celebrate July 4th as safely as possible. Don’t let small children play with dangerous fireworks. Follow all instructions on fireworks packaging. And above, please understand how dangerous fireworks can be. Treat them for what they are – explosive materials – and not as toys!

Here are some resources that shed some light on the potential danger of fireworks, and tips for enjoying them safely:

FireworksSafety.com

National Fire Protection Association

Kids Health

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Founded in 1995, Right at Home offers in-home companion and personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently. Right at Home directly employs all care-giving staff, each of whom are thoroughly screened, trained, bonded and insured prior to entering a client’s home. All ongoing care is monitored and supervised by more than 185 local independent franchisees. Right at Home’s global office is based in Omaha, Nebraska, with franchise offices located in 40 states nationwide, as well as in the UK. For more information on Right at Home Winston-Salem, contact Greg Brewer or visit rightathome.net. To sign up for Right at Home’s free adult caregiving eNewsletter, Caring Right at Home, please go to http://www.caringnews.com.