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A Passion for Care, 16486 Bernardo Center Drive , Ste 300, San Diego, CA (2025)

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08/26/2021

What we now know about how to fight the delta variant of COVID

An expert, Dr. J. Stacey Klutts, explains why vaccines — and masks — are so important, and why delta is different and more dangerous.

He is the Special Assistant to the National Director of Pathology and Lab Medicine for the entire Veterans Affairs system, with a specific role in advising on elements of COVID testing for the system.

1. Delta Variant sticks "Like Gorilla Glue" whereas the other strains were covered in syrup, this is like fast drying gorilla glue

2. Viral Loads are 1000 times higher than the previous variants

3. Much more Infectious (higher viral load plus extra stickiness)

4. Five days: The viral loads in the throats of vaccinated persons who become infected with delta rises at identical rates as in unvaccinated persons, but only for the first few days. After five days or so, the viral loads in the vaccinated person start to quickly drop whereas those in the unvaccinated person persist.

5. Young people: Round 2 is primarily being observed in younger patients than in Round 1.

6. Vaccines are working and doing what they are expected to do

7. Preventing Disease and Death. The Vaccine shows an 8-fold reduction in the development of any symptomatic disease secondary to delta. For hospitalization, it is a 25-fold reduction. That’s 25 times! Remarkable. For death, it is also 25 times!

8. Those Vaccinated should still wear a mask. An infected, vaccinated person can transmit this very infectious virus to others for at least a couple of days. So, as before, you are being asked to wear a mask to primarily protect others.

9. Tsunami wave on the horizon. If haven’t yet been affected, run like hell to metaphorical higher ground — get vaccinated, wear a mask.

https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2021/08/10/what-we-now-know-about-how-to-fight-the-delta-variant-of-covid-column/

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08/04/2021

Happy Wellness Wednesday!

August is National Immunization Month

Every year, the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC), in collaboration with CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, has develops a communication toolkit for use in your communities, schools and work places and encourages people to become involved, raise awareness and most important of all, get immunized. There are 4 key messages of the toolkits that produced annually, these being:

Vaccines protect against serious diseases.
These diseases still exist and outbreaks do occur.
Vaccines are recommended throughout our lives.
Vaccines are very safe.

For more information about available immunizations visit one of the official websites.

https://www.nphic.org/
https://www.cdc.gov/ncird/index.html

07/27/2021

Are you looking to be able to provide the best in-home care services for San Diego’s most vulnerable people during these current times? If so, we are looking to hire you!

At A Passion for Care, our employees are a key component in providing quality client care. Our employee’s knowledge of human behaviors and performances along with providing customer and personal services, transmit the principles and procedures that we, at a Passion for Care, have selected to benefit and give our clients the best quality of life. Our employees are the most valuable resources to the growth and success of our company. We are looking to hire individuals to serve the senior population throughout San Diego County. As an “employer of choice”, we pride ourselves in providing our employees with valuable and lifelong skills while working with our clients. A Passion for Care is a growing company with a boutique-like feel, meaning small but highly sophisticated.
We are looking for experienced Home Care Aides, Certified Nursing Assistants, retired RNs, and those with caregiving backgrounds to join our team. If you are transitioning from one career, A Passion for Care is willing to train those who are willing to truly learn and make a difference and want to become a caregiver. We are looking for a diverse group of individuals with strong backgrounds in occupations that can benefit the in-home care received by our clients.
With the stresses that COVID-19 has brought to many, A Passion for Care has put into place ways to safely navigate and ensure the safety of both our clients and staff. The availability of 24/7 management, COVID-19 resources and training, secure technology for virtual communication, as well as protective equipment and workplace cleanliness policies for each caregiver are just some of the ways we are responding to COVID. We follow policies and standards in accordance with CDC guidelines such as daily temperature check of both client and employees that enter the home.

A PASSION FOR CARE BENEFITS
· Top pay with flexibility to accommodate your work/life balance
· Paid Time Off (vs. sick time only)
· Cell phone reimbursement
· Company Bonus and 401k Plans: Annual, Caregiver and Client Referrals
· Employee Recognition
· Client Orientation before being on the clock

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD POSSESS:
· High school degree
· Comfortable providing an array of services, including, but not limited to, personal care, medication assistance, light housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation, companionship, hospice services, errands, hoyer lift, home health
· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and through daily care notes
· Ability to use sound judgement while working with clients
Knowledge of relevant work-related needs

CAREGIVERS WHO ARE AVAILABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS ARE A HUGE PLUS!

If you are interested in a position with us, please apply or call Tracy at 858-798-5005. We’re interviewing daily and are looking for great caregivers to start immediately!

06/16/2021

Wellness Wednesday!

What happens when COVID-19 symptoms don’t go away? In some people who recover from COVID-19, lingering health problems can wreak havoc for months.

Long COVID: What is post-COVID syndrome?

Mild or moderate COVID-19 lasts about two weeks for most people. But others experience lingering health problems even when they have recovered from the acute phase of the illness.

In such patients, there is no longer live coronavirus running amok in the body. If tested, the person would test negative for the coronavirus, but they might be severely debilitated nonetheless.

Long COVID can happen in people who have mild symptoms, not just extreme cases.

According to the CDC, the most common lasting symptoms are fatigue, shortness of breath, cough, joint pain and chest pain. Other issues include cognitive problems, difficulty concentrating, depression, muscle pain, headache, rapid heartbeat and intermittent fever.

*****The best way to avoid post-COVID-19 complications is to prevent infection with the coronavirus in the first place. Practicing coronavirus precautions and getting a COVID-19 VACCINE as soon as it is available to you are effective ways to avoid getting COVID-19.******

Understanding the seriousness of COVID-19 and its potential for long-term, debilitating symptoms is good motivation for protecting yourself and others by wearing a face mask consistently and properly whenever you are around people from outside your household; maintaining physical distance of at least six feet from people outside of your household; and practicing careful hand hygiene.

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was identified in December 2019. There is still a lot to learn about it, but our understanding of the virus and COVID-19 is evolving by the day.

Researchers will learn more about how and why the coronavirus affects different people in such a variety of ways, and why some people experience no symptoms at all while others have life-threatening organ damage or lasting disability.

For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/2Syg2Xo

06/02/2021

Happy Wellness Wednesday!!

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It's an overall term that describes a group of symptoms.

Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases.

Alzheimer's worsens over time. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease, where dementia symptoms gradually worsen over a number of years. In its early stages, memory loss is mild, but with late-stage Alzheimer's, individuals lose the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to their environment.

Alzheimer's has no current cure, but treatments for symptoms are available and research continues. Although current Alzheimer's treatments cannot stop Alzheimer's from progressing, they can temporarily slow the worsening of dementia symptoms and improve quality of life for those with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.

For more information on how you can Take Action, Share your Story or GO PURPLE, visit: https://www.alz.org/abam/overview.asp

05/13/2021

NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK

The federal government’s Office on Women’s Health created National Women’s Health Week as a way to encourage all women to make the choices which are right for them.

Women have unique health issues such as pregnancy and menopause. And some of the health issues that affect both men and women can touch women differently.

The observance, which begins each Mother’s Day, runs from May 9 to 15, 2021. National Women’s Health Week also encourages women to consider the factors that influence their mental health, such as managing stress, in order to ward off anxiety and depression. This year marks the 21st annual event.

How to Observe"
1. Visit your Doctor
2. Analyze your Diet
3. Join the Gym

Health and Happiness: 5 Strategies
1. Lose the Stress
2. Put a cap on Calcium
3. Pap test
4. Birth control benefits
5. Stop fearing (all) FATS

WHY NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK IS IMPORTANT
A. Happiness starts with good health
B. Kids need their Moms
C. Good health is infectious

For more details, visit: https://bit.ly/3fjqKbg

05/05/2021

Wellness Wednesday from APfC!

Happy Mother's Day!

Mother’s day is a perfect excuse to get out and enjoy some fun activities with your mom. Depending on what your mom likes to do, and the weather forecast for that day, there are plenty of fun options to get involved in.

While mobility, overall health, and weather may play a role in what you can do, there are activities for outdoors, indoors, and seniors with dementia.

Some suggested outside mother’s day activities, include:

Stroll in the park
Outdoor hobbies
Botanical gardens
Outdoor events
Farmer’s market

If the weather outside does not end up being what you were hoping for, it is always a smart idea to have a contingency plan in the reserves. Some recommendations might be:

Prepare a meal
Play some games
Listen to music
Go to a museum or art gallery
Watch a movie or TV series

For moms with Alzheimer’s or dementia, mother’s day activities might be a bit more limited. But that is not to say you still can’t have some fun. Some possible mother’s day options for seniors with dementia, might be:

Cooking or baking
Arts and crafts
Games
Spa day

However you plan to spend your day with Mom, enjoy every minute.

For more ideas, visit: https://bit.ly/3eTPDu1

04/22/2021

🌎EARTH DAY 2021🌎

🌳The celebration of Earth Day is on April 22. Since 1970, it has grown into a global event recognized by over 192 countries. Devoting a special day to helping the earth is a way to demonstrate how much we care about the future of our planet. No matter what you like to do best, there's a way to get involved in Earth Day. 🌳

-Spend time in nature to deepen your appreciation still further.
-Plant a tree
-Make a meal with locally-grown vegetables
-Educate a family member, friend, neighbor, co-worker, or member of your faith community
-Clean up trash in your neighborhood
-Set up a bird feeder
-Reduce your use of electricity, and find other ways to get around that use no or much less fuel.

The possibilities are endless. Use Earth Day to appreciate what you and others are already doing and to explore what you may do further today and throughout the coming year to help heal this planet that is our home.

https://bit.ly/3tF18M4

04/14/2021

It's Wellness Wednesday!

The importance of exercise for seniors

Let’s take a look at 10 benefits of exercise researchers at Harvard have identified for seniors:

Lessens risk of heart disease
Lowers blood pressure
Strengthens bones
Protects Joints
Limits knee & mobility problems
Improves mood, reduces depression
Improves cognitive functioning
Improves sleep
Helps fend off infection
Increases lifespan

Finding the right exercise is the ultimate life hack. Not only will it help the elderly feel better physically and emotionally, it will help them live independently far longer – dramatically improving their quality of life.

It's recommended to follow a weekly routine by a recent study from Harvard University specifically for seniors:

Do at least 150 minutes of walking or other aerobic exercise per week
Practice strength training 2-3 times per week, but never 2 days in a row
Stretch and do balance exercises every day

Just make sure to consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine.

For specific exercises with videos, visit:
https://www.lifehack.org/689202/exercise-for-seniors

04/02/2021

Fun Friday with APfC!

Easter is a fun holiday for everyone and a perfect opportunity to bring cheer and distract us from the ongoing pandemic.

Whether or not you participate in the religious aspect, the Easter holiday is bright and joyful and is a great time to (virtually) get together with family and friends.

To help you enjoy the holiday while reducing exposure to Covid-19, we rounded up 7 festive ways to celebrate.

These ideas are senior-friendly, suitable for any age, and fun to do in groups or one-on-one.

7 ways to celebrate Easter while staying safe from coronavirus

1. Decorate the house
2. Make creative Easter baskets (for future gifting)
3. Send Easter cards to family and friends
4. Have a virtual family gathering on Easter Sunday
5. Play Easter games
6. Participate virtually in Easter church services
7. Have a virtual Easter Parade

For more ideas, visit: https://bit.ly/3wljuDv

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