The winter months can be hard on everyone, but for the elderly it can be especially dangerous. With cold/flu season and below zero temperatures among us, it’s difficult to keep ourselves healthy. Here are 6 tips to help get you through the winter safe and healthy!
Read MoreThe New Year is a time to refresh. It’s a time for starting new goals or re-starting old goals. No matter what you’re striving for in 2018, we’ve compiled a list of 4 ways to make sure this next year is off to a great start!
Read MoreThere are substitutions and delicious recipes out there that are sure to leave you wondering why you didn’t just try them in the first place! Here are 5 of them:
Read MoreLow-sodium diets can be a hassle, but in some situations they are necessary for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Still, it can be hard to stay motivated to keep up with these diets if you find yourself often wondering "what's the point?". This "part 1" post explains a low-sodium diet and how it's beneficial to you or your loved one.
Read MoreGrowing up, my grandparents had a huge impact on my life. As many of our clients are also grandparents, I want to share some stories about mine. Three of my grandparents have passed away: Bob Rogers, Erna Totton and Richard Totton. I would like to share with you a little about each of them and my journey to find peace in their passing in particular grandma Erna who passed away in January.
Read MoreFor those who haven’t heard of “A Butterfly to Remember,” AseraCare Hospice has put on the event annually for the last ten years. It was created for people to come and enjoy a meal, live music, and hear speakers tell stories and share memories of friends or family that have passed.
Read MoreModern Woodmen of America and Kore Cares sponsored an informational session at the Hartford Senior Citizen Center on May 23rd at 12:30 p.m. to help educate participants on long-term care services and planning. The session, which was presented by Wendy Simmermon from Modern Woodmen and Gabby Hoing from Kore Cares, encouraged participants to put a plan in place.
Read MoreWe often get questions from people who aren’t completely sure what in-home care can include. We’re here to give you 10 ways we can help you!
Read MoreSlow cooker (crock-pot) meals are a simple (and tasty) alternative to your everyday stove-cooked meals. They are easy to prepare, take almost no maintenance while cooking, and are great for leftovers.
Read MoreYou need care in your home, now what? How do you know if you need home care, home health or hospice? What is the difference between home care, home health, and hospice?
Read MoreWe have been blessed with the ability to serve many home care clients and build a great team of caregivers to care for people in the comfort of their home. Due to this growth, we saw a need for a new office space. If you haven’t already noticed we have moved from our office on the corner of 49th and Louise to an office on 41st in Park Place Center which is above Fuddruckers and across the parking lot from Olive Garden.
Read More"I've decided that my 2017 is going to start February 1st... January was a free trial month." I recently saw this quote on Facebook and thought it was fitting. Where did January go? Where did 2016 go? What did we accomplish in 2016? What could we do better in 2017? As we make goals for 2017 we reflect on what we learned from 2016.
Read MoreAs you may have noticed, our Facebook posts and blog on our website has been a little scarce these last few months. So what has Kore Cares been up to?
Read MoreAssisted livings are residential settings that provide a variety of services to residents including meals, housekeeping, personal care services, medication management, and 24-hour assistance. In addition to this, assisted livings provide activities that promote socialization and emotional and physical well-being.
Read MoreKore Cares is a proud to sponsor the number 55 street stock owned and driven by John Hoing. John is a part of the Late Model Street Stock (LMSS) touring series and races at a variety of tracks. He finished 6th in the LMSS touring series points this season. You might be asking yourself why a home care agency sponsors a stock car. There are many reasons, but here are a few:
Read MoreAt Kore Cares we strive to invest in our employees (but we call our team members or caregivers). What does that mean? It means we believe that we must care for our caregivers, so they can care for our clients. In order to do this, we get to know our caregivers and the gifts and talents they have been given. We provide them training to enhance and refine those gifts and talents so they feel confident and well equipped to serve those in need. We treat our caregivers with the same dignity and respect that we expect them to give to our clients. Then we provide them with the opportunity to use their gifts and talents to serve others.
Read MoreMany people think Medicare will pay for all their medical expenses as seniors including in home care services, nursing home care and medical bills. While Medicare is a wonderful benefit that pays for some medical care, it does not cover everything.
Read MoreDid you know March is national social work month? Last week, during the South Dakota Social Worker Association Conference, we had the privilege of meeting some of the social workers in South Dakota and the opportunity to learn more about the field of Social Work.
Read MoreMy grandparents live in a 55+ community in Texas during the winter months each year. This past week, while still at their winter home, my grandpa was suddenly hospitalized and admitted to the ICU unit. Luckily, I was able to find a flight on short notice to be with him and my grandma during the hospitalization.
Read MoreLet’s say you or your loved one has identified the need for home care services. Perhaps you need help with grocery shopping, transportation to doctor appointments, housekeeping, or with personal care such as assistance taking a shower or getting dressed. You know what services you need, but how do you chose the right home care agency? Asking the right questions can help you decide which agency is the best fit for you.
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