Talem Home Care Blog

A holiday tip: NEVER catch snowflakes with your tongue until all of the birds have gone south for the winter! May you and your family have a safe and happy holiday that is full of making happy memories. The holidays is a time of giving, and we'd like to give you a huge thanks to all of you. We hope your holiday season fills your home with joy, your heart with love, and your life with laughter.

Gina Estupinan, a senior care expert at Talem Home Care and Placement Services - West Orlando shares some ideas on how to help our elder loved ones stay cheerful during the holiday season. In this article, we will uncover some data on senior loneliness, suggest gift ideas and activities for seniors in the Windermere, Florida area.

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The Orlando Florida area seniors now have a new resource to assist them in the aging process. Gina Estupinan, CSA, with Talem Home Care & Placement Services recently completed a comprehensive course through the Society of Certified Senior Advisors® (SCSA) and has earned the certification of Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®. The CSA designation in conjunction with 15 years of experience as a paramedic and doctor in health care means that seniors and their families now have a resource they can rely on to meet their long-term care needs.

When a loved one or someone close to us becomes incapable of managing normal, daily tasks or you start worrying about them living alone and being able to care for themselves, you may wonder what options there are if they wish to remain in their home.

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Consider different strategies that help provide more safety for elderly people who want to remain in their homes.

Caring for others is something that you’ve always done. It’s simply a part of who you are. That’s why there was no hesitation when a loved one needed help. You stepped in without a second thought.

We’ve all been told to eat healthy throughout our lives and it is very important, but sometimes it’s not always easy. March is National Nutrition Month and it’s a great time to start considering some changes to our diets that will improve our nutrition.

February is National Self-Check Month. We recommend checking yourself for different health ailments on a regular basis, but now is a good time to remind everyone of the importance of self-checking.