Community Care of the Northeast is proudly celebrating serving and caring for seniors and persons with disabilities since 1985. Jean E. Langenbach, RN, BS and Nancy H. Steinke realized that the elderly poor and persons with disabilities were in need of services to age safely in their homes. Community Care of the Northeast began in Holmesburg Methodist Church and through the years moved to a Presbyterian church, then to Frankford … [Read more...]
Benefits of Fresh Air for Seniors
It’s spring! Time for breezy days with open windows, blooming flowers, and no more winter coats. Spring is the perfect time for seniors to get out and breathe in the benefits of fresh air. Benefits of Fresh Air for Seniors Vitamin D from the sunlight. Vitamin D helps reduce fractures and other injuries from falls since Vitamin D increases bone strength. Good news! It only takes about 30 minutes outside to get the daily recommendation. … [Read more...]
Should a Dementia Patient Be Moved?
Michelle has been taking care of her aging mother for a while. At first, mom just needed help with physical things, but now she has been having trouble with her memory, too. It started with not remembering names, but lately, it’s progressed to not remembering if she took her medicine or not and a few times Michelle has caught mom about to take her pills when she had already taken them. Recently, Michelle’s mom was officially diagnosed with … [Read more...]
Keep Yourself Young and Active with the Help of Homecare
Growing older has its advantages. Growing older means you have the wisdom to share a life of full of experiences. Growing older means you have a whole store of treasured memories. Growing older means you can enjoy senior citizen discounts at all your favorite restaurants! Growing older has its disadvantages, too. You may not have enough strength or energy to fix things up around the house. Some aspects of daily life may become a challenge for … [Read more...]
Why Choose Community Care?
When the senior loved one in your life is in need of homecare, there are many options in the Northeast Philadelphia area. What makes Community Care of the Northeast the best choice for your family? We have a lot more experience than other agencies in the area. Community Care of the Northeast has been serving seniors at home for over 30 years. In 1985, Jean Langenbach, RN, BS had the vision of providing services to seniors and persons with … [Read more...]