Living independently is how most seniors choose to live these days, but there are some challenges they may experience when they’re living alone, like loneliness. If your mom or dad is living alone and you suspect they’re lonely, it’s not your fault. You can’t provide all of the social connection that your senior parent needs. […]
See MoreTouching Hearts at Home of Central Kansas celebrated the year with a Christmas Party at their new office location 121 W Marlin, Suite 300, McPherson, KS. The party was held on Friday (Dec 13th) night and Saturday (Dec 14th) morning so all of the company’s caregivers would have an opportunity to attend. Touching Hearts at […]
See MoreThe weather was more delightful than frightful when Touching Hearts at Home of central Kansas owners, David and Anita Settle, came upon this remembrance from a favorite Christmas movie, A Christmas Story (1983). This leg lamp is on display in Chickasha, Oklahoma, David’s hometown. They had traveled there a few weeks back for David’s class […]
See MoreAs we age, mobility can become more difficult, but using a cane is a simple and effective approach to maintaining balance, decreasing strain, and staying active. However, for seniors just starting to use a cane or considering one, taking the first step can be overwhelming. This is where home care comes in, offering encouragement and […]
See MoreAlzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia, and while the two terms are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. While Alzheimer’s refers to a specific disease (similar to saying diabetes is a disease), dementia is an umbrella term that can be used to describe a large variety of symptoms (similar to saying cancer […]
See MoreAnita and David Settle of Touching Hearts at Home attended the Touching Hearts at Home National Conference in Stillwater, Minnesota last month. The conference featured training and information sessions for franchise owners from all corners of the nation. Anita and David started their Touching Hearts at Home home care agency in April of 2018 and […]
See MoreTouching Hearts at Home of Central Kansas would like to recognize and honor all Veterans that have served our nation. We celebrated Veterans Day on Monday, November 11 and are grateful to all those that have served to keep our nation safe and free. We Salute All Our Veterans and are proud to serve them. […]
See MoreTouching Hearts at Home of Central Kansas staff members were happy participants in the Buhler Sunshine Meadows Fall Fest on Saturday October 26. The facility had several food and fun booths set up for visitors during the fun afternoon and evening event. Participants were treated to face painting, yummy snacks and drinks, corn hole, and […]
See MoreNovember is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. While stomach cancer is not considered one of the more common cancers, it is often not detected early enough for doctors to do much for the patient. Learning more about the disease, its causes and risk factors, is an important step in keeping your loved one healthy. Here are […]
See MoreHealth challenges, aging, and cognitive changes all affect how seniors feel and how well they’re able to deal with daily activities. Some of these activities involve tasks related to bathing, eating, and hygiene. Personal care at home offers a unique type of assistance for seniors who have difficulty with these tasks but who want to […]
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