Cross Rivers provides companionship care services that include meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands and shopping, and of course, companionship. #crossrivers#companioncare
Less than half of older adults protect their skin from the sun when outside for an hour or more on a warm, sunny day. This may raise their risk of getting skin cancer. #skincancerawareness#skinprotection#olderadults
Physical activity is both a key component of fall prevention and crucial to recovery. If a loved one has recently fallen, it is important to investigate the cause of the fall and to determine whether this is likely to happen again. #fallprevention#fallrecovery
Cross Rivers can help you apply for Medicaid by assisting you with your application through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Just DM us! #crossrivers#homehealthcare
Gardening has become known by doctors, psychologists, and researchers alike to have powerful effects on the body and mind. The health benefits of gardening for seniors are even more significant in different ways. #gardening#elderlyactivity
Brain signaling slows down, so while body temperature may be higher than 98 degrees, we don’t necessarily feel hot. Our skin thins and that means there are fewer pores available to produce sweat and the cooling response of evaporation. #crossrivershealth#elderlysunsafety
“The aides at Cross Rivers were very professional. They paid attention to my every need and gave me the help i needed for my disability.” #happyclients#attentiontodetail#crossrivers
Osteoarthritis, a “wear-and-tear” type of arthritis is another common cause of back or neck pain. The joints that connect the vertebrae are lined with cartilage, a flexible, elastic tissue. #inflammation#backpain
Cross Rivers is not your typical home health care service. We go the extra mile to provide our clients with the care they deserve. Not only do we provide an excellent service, we also work with the best of medical professionals. #crossrivershealth#extramile#excellentservice
Performing physical therapy exercises at home can make seniors feel more comfortable. Not only do seniors get to avoid the hassle of transportation, but they also avoid having to perform exercises in an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar faces. #physicaltherapy#transportation
Having caregivers run errands on behalf of the seniors helps keep the seniors relaxed and free from the stress of having to plan for and execute all the required errands. #errandsrun#stressfree
For some people aging renders grooming and being hygienic to become increasingly difficult tasks that are a hardship to complete without the aid of a caregiver. #dailyhygiene#selfsufficient#caregivertasks
Many people with symptoms of depression don’t describe themselves as feeling depressed. Some people don’t recognize the symptoms in themselves, while others may have a hard time admitting they feel depressed. #depression#warningsigns#lovedones
The body is made up of about 60% water. But we are constantly losing water from urine and sweat. To prevent dehydration it is recommend to drink eight 8 ounce glasses, which equals about 2 liters, or half a gallon of water per day. #eightglassesaday#dehydration
Everyone is at risk for getting COVID-19 if they are exposed to the virus. Some people are more likely than others to become severely ill, which means that they may require hospitalization or intensive care. #cdcguidelines#covid19#hospitalization
Flexible and reliable service that caters to your specific needs. Home visits by our caring, certified medical assistants. 24 hour care hotline! Call us anytime. We are always available for you. #homevisit#medicalassistant