"Can I get your recipe?" This question is a true compliment to any cook. I think most people would agree that when they find something they really like, they want to know the secret so they can enjoy it again. We usually think of recipes in terms of food. I know I cherish certain family recipes for tried-and-true dishes we have enjoyed through the years. My mother and my Aunt Gail have put together several cookbooks and these are a true treasure.
I recently thought about recipes in a different way. Not long ago, I heard a wonderful sermon entitled, “The Recipe for Joy.” That sermon got my attention and caused me to think about times when we seek after recipes for things other than food. Joy seems to be something many people today are looking for, and in our current culture, it seems few live their lives with joy. The Bible says in Nehemiah 8:10 that the joy of the Lord is our strength. The source of our joy is Jesus.
Often, I have found people are looking for a recipe to help in an area of their life that is causing concern. Sometimes this trouble is a physical challenge, sometimes an emotional battle, and other times it may be a mental hurdle they are struggling with. JoyCARE helps our clients by providing a recipe for living life to the fullest. Our primary goal is to help maximize the independence and the quality of life in those we serve. We help our clients step by step follow a recipe to help them meet their individual goals.
Do you know someone that is struggling physically, emotionally, or mentally? Please continue reading to find out if JoyCARE may be just the recipe they need to try!!!!
If you would you like to contact JoyCARE for more information please call Jennifer at 601-573-6344.
JoyCARE SERVICES PROVIDED:
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
JoyCARE, Inc. is unique because we offer the benefits of skilled individuals who provide attention and services that maximize the independence and safety of our clients. Every session is individualized to help each client meet his or her personal goals. JoyCARE, Inc. strives to keep clients as active and mentally alert as possible. While we are not a therapy service, we are much more than a traditional sitter service. JoyCARE, Inc. can help maintain the emotional well-being of our clients and help improve quality of life
I am a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist with more than fifteen years’ 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 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.
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22
Could you or someone you know benefit from JoyCARE?
Please call Jennifer Joy Bird at (601) 573-6344 for more information.
