Spring Forward. New Beginnings. Fresh Starts. These are all phrases associated with springtime. What a wonderful time of the year when we see new growth and new life blossom all around us. For Christians, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We celebrate our Risen Savior and the hope He gives to us. It has been said that a person can live without a lot of things, but a person cannot live very long or very well without HOPE. What do hope and JoyCARE have in common? Please continue reading to find out!
Do you know someone who is currently having a hard time performing basic day to day tasks of living? Maybe they have been isolated for the past two years due to the virus and have declined due to a lack of social interaction with others. Maybe you know someone who has suffered a physical decline and needs a little more help and encouragement with their walking and mobility. It could be that you know someone who has declined recently with their mental processing and thinking skills which has led to increased difficulty with simple home management tasks such as paying bills, light cooking, and laundry tasks. You may know someone currently residing in a senior living facility who feels alone, isolated, and in need of some extra attention. Last, but not least, you may know someone who seems to be living without anything to look forward to and without hope that tomorrow could be better than today. If any of these situations sound familiar, please know there is help, and there is hope. Let me share about a service that was created to provide help and hope for those in need of a professional, caring, individualized approach to home care.
JoyCARE, Inc. is a service that I started many years ago. We serve primarily senior adults and strive to enhance their lives through an individualized approach to care.
I am a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist with more than fifteen years of experience treating the geriatric population. Upon graduation from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, I began my career at Methodist Rehabilitation Center where I gained experience treating victims of strokes and brain injuries, orthopedic surgery cases with emphasis on hip and knee replacements, amputees, and clients with generalized weakness. Following my tenure at MRC, I found my true passion caring for the geriatric population in home and various assisted living facilities. I have served as an Occupational Therapist and a Director of Rehabilitation Services. I am committed to providing quality, individualized care that enhances the lives of those I serve.
The following areas of enhancement offered to seniors include:
Life Skills
Feeding
Grooming (taking care of nails and hair, applying makeup, and maintaining proper oral care)
Dressing tasks
Educating clients in safety
Light cooking
Managing home tasks
Promotion of an Active Lifestyle
Encouraging clients to get up and be active
Taking clients on walks
Gentle exercises
Engaging clients in activities to encourage movement
Planting flowers and simple gardening
Mental Alertness
Playing cards and using activities to help increase attention, concentration, problem solving, alertness, sequencing, and memory
Engaging in games to stimulate thought processes and provide interaction with others
Helping clients adjust to their current living environment
Companionship
Assisting with letter writing
Reading books, magazines, etc.
Listening and engaging client in meaningful conversation
Reminiscing
Improving self-esteem through crafts and hobbies
Organization
Eliminating clutter to reduce tripping hazard
Sorting and filing mail
Managing trash and throwing away junk mail
Writing appointments on calendar
Organizing closets and drawers
Education
Education with emphasis on fall prevention
Education including ways to simplify tasks and conserve energy
Give JoyCARE, Inc. a call today at 601-573-6344 to schedule a free initial consultation to see what JoyCARE can do for you.
