Veterans Day Parade and Post Rededication

City of Buckeye Veterans Day Parade and Post Rededication

Mayor and Other City Officials

Honored to have 2 WWII Veterans

Commander Les Manuel and General Manager Daniel Carter of DJC Rock Home Care also with 2 WWII Veterans.

The gentleman on Daniel's right-hand side is from the 101st Airborn Division and is one of the last surviving members of WW2.

101st Airborne Division

DJC Rock Home Care Clients

Mayor of Buckeye

Eric Orsborn and his wife Tina

Post Rededication

City of Buckeye Officials

DJC Rock Home Care

Dedicated to Providing the Best Senior In-Home Care!

480-442-7365

VetAssist - Veterans Home Care

Seniors Health and Wellness #djcrockhomecare

 

DJC Rock Home Care Dedicated to Providing the Best Senior In-Home Care! 480-442-7365   Your Health and Wellness The American Heart Association announced a new checklist to measure cardiovascular health, which now includes healthy sleep – a response to the latest research showing that sleep impacts total health, and that people who get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night tend to manage other health factors more effectively. Life's Essential: Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, as defined by the American Heart Association. Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems.   What’s new in 2022: Adding more sleep as a component of heart health. Creating a new guide to assess diet. Accounting for vaping and secondhand smoke. Adjusting cholesterol and blood sugar measures. Scoring each component above to average an overall heart health score on a scale from 0-100. Eat Better   Aim for an overall healthy eating pattern that includes whole foods, lots of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, nuts, seeds, and cooking in non-tropical oils such as olive and canola. Learn how to eat better with our fact sheet. My Life Check can help: Now that you know about Life’s Essential 8, use My Life Check, an online tool to assess your own heart health and better understand your risk for heart disease and stroke.   My Heart Score Resources Healthy Eating Fitness Quit Nicotine Sleep Losing Weight Cholesterol Diabetes Blood Pressure When you need in-home care services, look to DJC Rock Home Care to deliver the excellence and compassion you deserve. Learn more about the experience of senior in-home care​ that we deliver. Call to Schedule Your Free Initial Visit

Stroke Recovery with DJC Rock Home Care

Seniors Care Information #djcrockhomecare

 

DJC Rock Home Care Dedicated to Providing the Best Senior In-Home Care! 480-442-7365

DJC Rock Home Caregivers are here to help too! DJC Rock Home Care caregivers provide the most important long-term support for your loved ones who are recovering from stroke. We will take good care of your loved ones. You’re not alone in facing the challenges to balance your loved ones daily needs. More than 53 million Americans are receiving non-medical in-home care pertaining to strokes.

Recovery From Stroke: There is life – and hope – after stroke. With time, new routines will become second nature. Rehabilitation can build your strength, capability and confidence. Stroke Warning Signs: Recognize the warning signs and call 9-1-1 immediately. This can make the difference between a strong recovery and disability or even death.

Stoke Prevention: Whole body wellness can help you feel stronger, healthier and mentally sharp – and it can also reduce your stroke risk.

Stroke Symptoms  By learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke.   Call 911 if these signs are present   F.A.S.T. Warning Signs Use the letters in F.A.S.T to spot a Stroke   F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven? A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred? T = Time to call 911 Other Stroke Symptoms   Watch for Sudden: NUMBNESS or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body CONFUSION, trouble speaking or understanding speech TROUBLE SEEING in one or both eyes TROUBLE WALKING, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination SEVERE HEADACHE with no knowledge of how it started

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Services with DJC Rock Home Care

 

DJC Rock Home Care Dedicated to Providing the Best Senior In-Home Care! 480-442-7365 Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Services   The caregivers at DJC Rock Home Care are trained in dementia friendly practices. We offer support to the individual living with a cognitive disease and support to the family. Please contact DJC Rock Home Care to review the options of memory care services that are offered. 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or other dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. If you notice any of them, don't ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor. The difference between Alzheimer’s and typical age-related issues.   Signs of Alzheimer's and Dementia Typical Age-Related Changes Poor judgment and decision-making Making a bad decision once in a while Inability to manage a budget Missing a monthly payment Losing track of the date or the season Forgetting which day it is and remembering it later Difficulty having a conversation Sometimes forgetting which word to use Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps to find them Losing things from time to time What to do if you notice these signs If you notice any of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's in yourself or someone you know, don't ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor. With early detection, you can explore treatments that may provide some relief of symptoms and help you maintain a level of independence longer, as well as increase your chances of participating in clinical drug trials that help advance research.   Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures   Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report released by the Alzheimer's Association reveals the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation's health care system. The accompanying special report, More Than Normal Aging: Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), examines the challenges that physicians and the American public face in understanding and diagnosing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is characterized by subtle changes in memory and thinking. It is estimated that 10% to 15% of individuals with MCI go on to develop dementia each year. Quick Facts   More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia. It kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. In 2020, COVID-19 contributed to a 17% increase in Alzheimer's and dementia deaths. In 2022, Alzheimer's and other dementias will cost the nation $321 billion. By 2050, these costs could reach nearly $1 trillion. More than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias. In 2021, these caregivers provided more than 16 billion hours of care valued at nearly $272 billion. Fewer than 1 in 5 Americans are familiar with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which can be an early stage of Alzheimer's. 90% of physicians say it's important to diagnose MCI due to Alzheimer's, but over half say they are not fully comfortable diagnosing it. About one-third of people with MCI due to Alzheimer's disease develop dementia within 5 years of diagnosis.

Health & Wellness With DJC Rock Home Care

 Health & Wellness

The American Heart Association announced a new checklist to measure cardiovascular health, which now includes healthy sleep – a response to the latest research showing that sleep impacts total health, and that people who get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night tend to manage other health factors more effectively. (https://www.heart.org/)

Learn about Life’s Essential 8 for heart and brain health

 

Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home

It's important to know how to correctly monitor your blood pressure at home, especially if your doctor has recommended that you monitor it on a regular basis.

How To Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home