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1. Be well informed always ask a professional questions, and remember to take a notebook and pen to appointments.

2.Keep Positive remember each day will be different do your best.

3.Practice self care make sure to schedule alone time, Schedule medical appointments to maintain your health if your 

   sick you won't be able to help a love one.

4. Stay connected join support groups it can help manage stress, and allow you to communicate with someone who understands your concerns.

5.Use Respite care not just for vacations, use it for a few hours, few days to get a break to rest, recharge. Caring Companions offers Respite care.

6.Seek and Accept help ask friends, neighbors, community resources, to help manage your love ones care. Caring Companions        offers Free  Assessment. We can help with Bathing, Dressing, Personal Care, Meals, and more Call Today.     

Tips to Prevent Falls for Seniors

1.Know side effects of medication

2.Have vision checked regularly

3.Look around home for any hazards

4. Make sure pathways are clear

5. Check shoes for non-slip soles

6. Utilize Adaptive equipment

7.Make sure proper lighting

8. Check wheelchair,walker to make sure in good working condition

9. Keep frequently used items in reach

10. Notify MD if change in Gait or Balance

INFLUENZA VACCINE

 Are recommened for high risks

• Person with chronic medical conditions
• Person with weakend immune systems
• Persons with long term heatlh condition

SYMPTOMS INCLUDE

• Chills
• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle Ache
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Fatigue

PRECAUTIONS

• Allergic to eggs or any vacine component
• Guillain-Barr'e syndrome
• Severly ill

SIDE EFFECTS

• Soreness at site shot given
• Fever
• Headache
• Itching

As precaution check with your doctor before getting vaccine

We at Caring Companions wish you health and happiness if we can assit with any home care needs please call 856-817-6113