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Community- minded

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Be a Santa to a Senior, Salute to Senior Service, Alzheimer’s Arkansas Walk, Potter’s Clay Ministries, FCA, Alzheimer’s Family workshops, Senior Fraud workshops — these are some of the ways that Charles and Krista give back to the communitie­s in which they work and live. They have always been involved because they understand the value of volunteer service to the quality of community life and the local economy.

In addition, Home Instead Internatio­nal provides a wealth of resources and informatio­n to not only its franchise offices and their caregivers, but also the general public and health profession­als. One example of those free resources is the Confidence to Care kit for family members dealing with Alzheimer’s.

Confidence to Care Kit — free resource for families dealing with Alzheimer’s

Until there is a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there is care and family support from Home Instead caregivers. In addition, there are cuttingedg­e resources available from Home Instead which are designed for family caregivers. Confidence to Care … A Resource for Family Caregivers Providing Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Dementias Care at Home ( 2013), is an easy- to- read guide for the family caregiver offering practical insights from both experts and family caregivers to understand­ing and managing actions associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. A free Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias Daily Companion mobile app, based on content from the book, provides more than 500 searchable tips and solutions for family caregivers. Last, the Confidence to Care at Home Kit includes informatio­n to minimize the risk of accidents, keep seniors with dementia engaged and offer helpful tips for family caregivers. To download the free Confidence to Care at Home Kit and learn more about the Confidence to Care book and companion app, go to http:// www. HelpforAlz­heimersFam­ilies. com.

For a free in- home consultati­on about services for you or your loved one, contact Charles Underwood at Home Instead Senior Care, 501- 625- 3133, or visit the web at http:// www. homeinstea­d. com/ hotsprings­ar.

 ??  ?? OWNERS: Charles and Krista Underwood, franchise owners.
OWNERS: Charles and Krista Underwood, franchise owners.

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