Atlanta Home Care Partners

Sleeping problems, loss of appetite and lethargy can be causes for concern for the mental wellbeing of aging adults. Caregivers can learn how to detect these signs and more in our latest blog post. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//mental-wellbeing/

Congratulations to Tiffany Burch, our Caregiver of the Month! Tiffany brings a wide range of skills and talents to Atlanta Home Care Partners. She graduated from the Harris School of Business with a degree in phlebotomy, is a phenomenal hairdresser, started her own business called Divinely Unbroken to help women in need, is exploring the field of ministry, AND is a compassionate, kind, and selfless senior caregiver! She loves helping others and bringing a smile to the faces of everyone she meets. We're delighted to have her on our team!

Family caregiving can feel overwhelming at first, but there are strategies to help you get started. New caregivers can learn more in our latest blog post. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//new-to-family-ca/

Allowing older adults to assist with daily tasks can have a great impact on their self-esteem. Learn more in our latest blog post. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//independence-thr/

Before you can help manage behaviors of Alzheimer’s related shadowing, it’s important to understand why it happens in the first place. Learn more about this dementia triggered condition in our latest blog post. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//alzheimers-relat/

Creating a memory book for a loved one with dementia can help him or her hold onto and share memories while sparking visual cues to make sense of daily life. Read our latest blog post for tips on creating your own memory book. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//visual-cues-for-/

A cold-shock protein present in a swimmer’s blood is showing promising results in slowing the progression of dementia in mice. Read our latest blog post for more details on this exciting breakthrough. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//slowing-progress/

Spending time with our elderly loved ones this holiday season will require some creativity to celebrate safely and prevent social isolation. Read our latest blog post for tips on how to keep connected during this time. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//celebrating-safe/

Congratulations to Valrie Bernard, our most recent Caregiver of the Month! Valrie was born in Westmoreland, Jamaica. She later relocated to the United States with her children and began her caregiving career. According to her eldest daughter, Valrie is a patient, compassionate and empathetic caregiver - and we couldn't agree more! Valrie always wanted the best life path for her children, and in particular, making sure they had a hot, nutritious meal for breakfast every day was very important! Valrie is a woman of faith and loves to be with her family. She enjoys watching action movies and comedies, and is an avid crocheter/knitter. Valrie goes above and beyond for her clients and families, and for that, we sincerely thank her!

Humidifiers can be either helpful or harmful for seniors and those with COPD, and it’s important to know the facts before utilizing them. We have the information you need in our latest blog post. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//copd-and-humidif/

Forgetfulness is common as we grow older, but it can be difficult to identify whether mild cognitive impairment is the start of dementia, or just related to normal aging. Learn more in our latest blog post. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//dementia-or-seni/

Know the ins and outs of proper medication disposal for unneeded and expired prescriptions for seniors with these helpful guidelines. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//proper-medicatio/

Overcome the struggles of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s who refuses to change clothes with these helpful recommendations from our dementia care team. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//alzheimers-refus/

Follow these guidelines to safely bring the help of a senior care professional into your home to help relieve family caregiving duties for aging parents. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//home-care-for-ag/

Congratulations to our August Caregiver of the Month: Pauline Jeffers! Pauline was born on the beautiful Caribbean island of Antigua but moved to the island of Montserrat as a young woman where she was married, raised her four children, spearheaded fundraisers and outreach programs to care for the sick, shut-in, and elderly, while also serving as a member of the Red Cross and running several businesses. After moving to Atlanta, Pauline’s passion and commitment to the elderly... led her to pursue a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She has dedicated her life to caregiving for the past 22 years, working in nursing homes, private homes, and with hospice facilities - always available to support and encourage families and give her clients "lots of love and attention." Pauline is described by friends and family as having the most open, loving, selfless, and caring heart. She is often heard saying, "It is my passion and ministry to serve". See more

Alzheimer’s disease can lead to a large variety of behaviors, but for most families, the socially unacceptable actions such as rude comments or sexual remarks that come with disinhibited behaviors are the hardest. Learn ways to help manage these behaviors. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//disinhibited-beh/

Happy Birthday to AHCP client Mr. Holmes!

Falls among seniors are fairly common, but can lead to serious complications, and even after healing from a fall, the fear of falling again can cause even more issues. Learn how to help seniors regain their confidence after experiencing a fall. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com/fall-p/fall-safety/

Happy 96th Birthday to AHCP’s Ms. Nell!!!

The pandemic put many things on hold, including elective medical procedures. Learn some of the questions to ask health care providers when deciding whether or not to schedule medical procedures for seniors. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//are-elective-med/

Congratulations to our June and July caregivers of the month, Johnnie and Dedra! Thank you for being part of the AHCP team and for sharing your dedication, compassion, and skill with our clients! Johnnie Primes - June Caregiver of the Month: Johnnie Primes credits her mother and grandmother for planting the seeds of patience, love, compassion and honesty in her, all traits that come through in how Johnnie cares for her clients at Atlanta Home Care Partners. Johnnie’s mother ...was a caregiver in central New York in the sixties and her grandmother cared for homebound people, soothing the dying and hugging the bereaved. As a third generation caregiver, Johnnie is grateful for the opportunity to help others. In turn, her children have chosen careers in healthcare, building onto a growing family legacy of caring for people. Dedra Mobley - July Caregiver of the Month: Dedra Mobley is a native of Atlanta with 3 children, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild on the way. Caring for others is in Debra’s blood and she has been providing care since she was young, starting with her grandfather who had Alzheimer’s. Debra knows how to bring out the best in her clients and gain their trust though wonderful get-to-know-you conversations. She feels that if her client smiles at the end of the day, she has fulfilled her purpose in life.

AHCP’s Senior Staffer Warren and client Big Larry truly enjoy each other's company!